Prism

Who We Are

We are a community of journalists, truth-tellers, organizers, and justice seekers committed to delivering in-depth and thought-provoking news and analysis.

Prism is an independent and nonprofit news outlet led by journalists of color. We report from the ground up and at the intersections of injustice. Together, our journalists go where justice requires.

Activists, thought leaders, decision-makers, and all those who believe in justice for all come to Prism for deep reporting and honest insights on the most pressing injustices of our time—delivered through the lens of those who are most impacted.

What We Do

When Prism was established in 2019, we knew that the status quo media landscape wasn't reflecting enough of the truth—and it wasn't bringing us closer to our vision of collective liberation and justice.

We saw a different path forward, one that we could forge by disrupting and dismantling toxic narratives, uncovering the hard truths of injustice alongside the people experiencing the acute impacts of injustice, and providing a platform for people of color to tell their own stories, and those of their communities.

Our journalism centers the voices and experiences of communities most affected by systemic injustice, from environmental racism to economic inequality, from criminal justice to immigration policy. We believe that those closest to the problems are closest to the solutions, and our reporting reflects that principle.

Our Mission

Through in-depth and thought-provoking journalism, Prism reflects the lived experiences of people most impacted by injustice. As an independent and nonprofit newsroom led by journalists of color, we tell stories from the ground up: to disrupt harmful narratives, and to inform movements for justice.

Our Team

As an independent and nonprofit newsroom led by journalists of color, we tell stories from the ground up to disrupt harmful narratives and inform movements for justice.

While we are headquartered in California, we are a fully remote team—with staff member locations ranging from the Bay Area, Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, and the US South. Our distributed model allows us to maintain strong connections to the communities we serve across the country.

Consistent with our mission, we believe the experiences of BIPOC, women, the LGBTQ+ community, and other invisibilized groups should be centered in our work, and we encourage people from these identities to apply to join us. We are committed to building a newsroom that reflects the diversity of the communities we cover.

Our Benefits

We believe that journalists who are well-rested and supported produce their best work. Our benefits reflect our commitment to work-life balance and supporting the whole person:

• 32-hour, four-day workweek from Monday to Thursday – Take back your Fridays for rest, family, and personal pursuits
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance – Comprehensive health coverage with no employee premium costs
• 6 weeks paid vacation, 10 paid holidays, and 2 weeks paid sick leave per year – Generous time off to recharge and care for yourself
• Paid parental leave (16+ weeks) – Supporting new parents during critical bonding time
• Paid sabbatical leave every 3 years – Extended time for reflection, learning, and renewal
• 401(k) match – We invest in your long-term financial security
• Professional development support – Funding for training, conferences, and skill-building
• Home office stipend – Support for creating a productive remote workspace
• Technology provided – All staff are provided with a loaned MacBook Air, AirPods, and additional tech as needed
• And much more – We're continually evaluating and improving our benefits to support our team