The Washington Post today announces it will provide software and technology to the student newspapers at the University of Maryland (The Diamondback) and Columbia University (The Columbia Daily Spectator), giving them access to the same advanced digital tools and technology that The Post’s newsroom uses every day.
“The Post is building some of the most innovative technology in journalism right now and we plan to license these products to other journalism organizations, so this is a first step in that direction,” said Shailesh Prakash, CIO and Vice President of Technology at The Post. “We are thrilled to provide these services to these student publications, both to help support their journalism and to get real-world feedback on our software services program.”
“Spectator is excited to work with The Washington Post in this partnership that will help us incorporate videos, graphics, and multimedia that will enhance our storytelling. As we work to further develop our digital journalism, we are grateful to have access to The Post’s digital tools and technology. This relationship has opened up new opportunities for us to better present our journalism, and we are optimistic to see what else our staff can do with these new tools,” said Abby Abrams, Editor in Chief of The Columbia Daily Spectator.
Below are examples of how The Diamondback and The Columbia Daily Spectator are using Post technology: