Alana Rocha is joining the Institute for Nonprofit News

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Over almost a decade, Alana Rocha has been a multimedia innovator and pioneer at The Texas Tribune as one in all the most outstanding representatives of our journalism and a pacesetter of our fellowships and partnerships.

So it is with a mixture of each pleasure and disappointment that we share the news that Alana is leaving us to hitch the Institute for Nonprofit News in the important new function of editor for the Rural News Network and Special Projects. The community, which entails greater than 60 retailers in 30 states, will give attention to the most urgent points going through rural communities, particularly communities of coloration.

Alana joined the Tribune as a multimedia reporter in 2012, coming from what was then often known as YNN (now often known as Spectrum News 1) in Austin. Partnering with Justin Dehn, Alana helped us create polished video news packages that we shared with companions throughout the state. Alana conceived and helped execute our “State of Mind” collection. She was a important a part of the Trib’s “God and Governing” undertaking, which was acknowledged nationally by the Online Journalism Association and the Edward R. Murrow Awards. Another stellar undertaking Alana helped lead was “13 Hours to Midnight,” our documentary noting the five-year anniversary of Wendy Davis’ filibuster concentrating on abortion laws.

Alana additionally began “The Brief,” which continues to climb in reputation as many Texans use the podcast to start out their day. During the pandemic, she labored with Todd Wiseman and with Justin on the “Weekend Brief,” which targeted on Texas’ experiences throughout the pandemic. People throughout Texas have gotten to know Alana by way of her common media appearances on behalf of the Tribune. During the pandemic, she oversaw the manufacturing of a limited-series Spanish-language podcast targeted on offering correct and well timed information about COVID-19.

Promoted to director of news partnerships final 12 months, Alana has labored seamlessly with varied groups throughout the Trib to search out philanthropic assist for new alternatives for rising journalists. While we’ll miss Alana deeply, we’re thrilled that she is persevering with her management journey in the rising discipline of nonprofit news and with INN, of which the Tribune is a longstanding, energetic member.

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