Original analysis of an ecosystem most journalism coverage ignores โ produced with researchers, journalism organizations, and partner institutions.
Our comprehensive analysis of the leading independent journalism creators shaping the future of news. This list showcases the diverse approaches, platforms, and business models powering creator journalism today.
View the Top 50 ListProject C supports and chronicles the creator journalism movement. As the Atlas' flagship publication, it features regular contributions from all three co-founders exploring this emerging space.
Liz Kelly Nelson & Justin Bank ยท April 2026
Marisa Kabas spent a year in federal court to get the footage. Then a TV station called with three hours notice. A story about accountability journalism outside the institution โ and who gets credit for it.
Reason | January 24, 2026
Nieman Lab | December 2025
Nieman Lab | December 2025
A first look at the people shaping independent information in the US โ and the challenges keeping most from breaking even. 26 independent info providers interviewed. 1 in 5 Americans now get news from individuals, not institutions.
Video Consortium
Coming June 2026 โ The Economics of Independent Journalism at Scale
A revenue cohort analysis of 1,000+ independent journalists โ what sustainability actually looks like across the ecosystem. With Knight Foundation & Arizona State University.