Host a Digital Ambassador

In a first-of-its-kind opportunity, the Iowa Newspaper Association is partnering with Iowa State University and Drake University to launch the Walt Potter Digital Ambassadors Program in Iowa. The program provides newspapers with on-site digital expertise to enhance their online presence and audience engagement. 

The program originated in Missouri, where Walt Potter Jr. partnered with the University of Missouri to help local newspapers manage their social media accounts. After the program had success at the University of Missouri, the Iowa Newspaper Association was invited to launch it as a pilot program for students this upcoming winter break.

During this program, students will be receiving real-world experience on everything digital in the journalism world; Students will be taking on projects such as content creation, managing social media pages, and helping newspapers with whatever tasks they may need assistance with. 

If you are interested in being a participating newspaper in the Walt Potter Digital Ambassadors Program, please contact the Iowa Newspaper Association at ina@inanews.com by July 18th.