Melanie Jongsma

Melanie Jongsma is the Publisher and Founder of The Lansing Journal, an independent local news publication based in Lansing, Illinois.2 She grew up in Lansing and believes that The Lansing Journal plays a crucial role in building community through information sharing.3

As the Publisher, Jongsma has been actively involved in growing the journal's readership and revenue. In late 2023, she launched a matching campaign aimed at reaching 350 monthly supporters, which represents about 10 percent of their readership.4 This initiative resulted in a 20% increase in recurring reader revenue for The Lansing Journal.6

Jongsma is passionate about the importance of local news. She has been known to create content that showcases the value of community journalism, including a video tour of small-town Lansing that emphasizes the significance of local news coverage.5

In addition to her role at The Lansing Journal, Melanie Jongsma offers her skills as a writer, editor, and publications layout specialist to companies and nonprofits seeking to effectively reach their audiences.1 Her LinkedIn profile username is indeed melaniejongsma, as mentioned in the query.