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'''Tehran Bureau''' is an online news magazine in English covering politics, foreign affairs, culture and society in [[Iran]] and the [[Iranian citizens abroad|Iranian Diaspora]]. It was founded by Iranian-born journalist Kelly Golnoush Niknejad in February 2008, initially as a [[blog]]. In May 2009, it was launched as a virtual news bureau, featuring a growing list of regular contributors and journalists knowledgeable about Iran and Iranian affairs.<ref>[http://www.nieman.harvard.edu/reportsitem.aspx?id=101483 "The Virtual Iran Beat"] [[Harvard University]] [[Nieman Foundation]]</ref><ref>[http://tehranbureau.com/2009/05/28/press-release-news-syndicate-to-focus-soley-on-iran/ Tehran Bureau Press Release]</ref> Tehran Bureau combines aspects of traditional journalism and new media, using trusted online social networks to complement conventional coverage. Starting out as an independent news organization, Tehran Bureau had no affiliation with and received no funding or support from any government, religious, or interest group.<ref>http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/15/business/media/15guerrilla.html?_r=1</ref> However in September 2009 it began a collaboration with the [[Public Broadcasting Service]] television series "[[Frontline (U.S. TV series)|Frontline]]" which will provide it with financing, host its Web site and provide editorial support. In return the bureau will help shape a coming “Frontline” program about Iran.<ref>[http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/25/business/media/25frontline.html ‘Frontline’ to Work With Upstart Site Focused on Iran By BRIAN STELTER] September 24, 2009 </ref>
'''Tehran Bureau''' is an online news magazine covering politics, foreign affairs, culture and society in [[Iran]] and the [[Iranian citizens abroad|Iranian Diaspora]]. It was founded by Iranian-born journalist Kelly Golnoush Niknejad in February 2008, initially as a [[blog]]. In May 2009, it was launched as a virtual news bureau, featuring a growing list of regular contributors and journalists knowledgeable about Iran and Iranian affairs.<ref>[http://www.nieman.harvard.edu/reportsitem.aspx?id=101483 "The Virtual Iran Beat"] [[Harvard University]] [[Nieman Foundation]]</ref><ref>[http://tehranbureau.com/2009/05/28/press-release-news-syndicate-to-focus-soley-on-iran/ Tehran Bureau Press Release]</ref> Tehran Bureau combines aspects of traditional journalism and new media, using trusted online social networks to complement conventional coverage. Starting out as an independent news organization, Tehran Bureau had no affiliation with and received no funding or support from any government, religious, or interest group.<ref>http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/15/business/media/15guerrilla.html?_r=1</ref> However in September 2009 it began a collaboration with the [[Public Broadcasting Service]] television series "[[Frontline (U.S. TV series)|Frontline]]" which will provide it with financing, host its Web site and provide editorial support. In return will help shape a coming “Frontline” program about Iran.<ref>[http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/25/business/media/25frontline.html ‘Frontline’ to Work With Upstart Site Focused on Iran By BRIAN STELTER] September 24, 2009 </ref>


Its mission statement states, "Tehran Bureau is a virtual bureau connecting journalists, Iran experts and readers all over the world. Our stories are written by Iranians in Iran and the Middle East, foreigners viewing or interacting with our culture for the first time, and hyphenated Iranians best suited to bridge the cultures." <ref>[http://tehranbureau.com/about-2/ Tehran Bureau About Page]</ref>
Its mission statement states, "Tehran Bureau is a virtual bureau connecting journalists, Iran experts and readers all over the world. Our stories are written by Iranians in Iran and the Middle East, foreigners viewing or interacting with our culture for the first time, and hyphenated Iranians best suited to bridge the cultures." <ref>[http://tehranbureau.com/about-2/ Tehran Bureau About Page]</ref>
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Among its contributing journalists Muhammad Sahimi, Jason Rezaian, Gareth Smyth, and many others writing without a byline since the crackdown on journalists after the [[2009 Iran elections|June 12 presidential election of 2009]].
Among its contributing journalists Muhammad Sahimi, Jason Rezaian, Gareth Smyth, and many others writing without a byline since the crackdown on journalists after the [[2009 Iran elections|June 12 presidential election of 2009]].


Tehran Bureau is syndicated by Agence Global, which is also the exclusive syndication agency for [[Le Monde diplomatique]] and [[The Nation]]. They utilize Tehran Bureau's material.

Tehran Bureau has been widely quoted in the press and media, including: [[BBC News]], [[ABC News]], and [[CNN News]].




Revision as of 05:25, 2 May 2010

Tehran Bureau
Programming
Language(s)English
Ownership
OwnerKelly Golnoush Niknejad

Tehran Bureau is an online news magazine covering politics, foreign affairs, culture and society in Iran and the Iranian Diaspora. It was founded by Iranian-born journalist Kelly Golnoush Niknejad in February 2008, initially as a blog. In May 2009, it was launched as a virtual news bureau, featuring a growing list of regular contributors and journalists knowledgeable about Iran and Iranian affairs.[1][2] Tehran Bureau combines aspects of traditional journalism and new media, using trusted online social networks to complement conventional coverage. Starting out as an independent news organization, Tehran Bureau had no affiliation with and received no funding or support from any government, religious, or interest group.[3] However in September 2009 it began a collaboration with the Public Broadcasting Service television series "Frontline" which will provide it with financing, host its Web site and provide editorial support. In return Tehran Bureau will help shape a coming “Frontline” program about Iran.[4]

Its mission statement states, "Tehran Bureau is a virtual bureau connecting journalists, Iran experts and readers all over the world. Our stories are written by Iranians in Iran and the Middle East, foreigners viewing or interacting with our culture for the first time, and hyphenated Iranians best suited to bridge the cultures." [5]

Among its contributing journalists Muhammad Sahimi, Jason Rezaian, Gareth Smyth, and many others writing without a byline since the crackdown on journalists after the June 12 presidential election of 2009.


  1. Tehran Bureau Homepage
  2. Tehran Bureau About Page
  3. Tehran Bureau Press Release
  4. Disapora Iranians spreading the message, David Mattin, The Guardian, 17 June 2009
  5. Laura Secor: Why Tehran Matters, The New Yorker, June 15, 2009
  6. "Kelly Golnoush Niknejad, M.S. ’05, M.A. ’06, launches Tehran Bureau" Columbia University Journalism School Press Room
  7. "The Virtual Iran Beat" Harvard University Nieman Foundation
  8. The Boston Globe
  9. The Financial Times

References

  1. ^ "The Virtual Iran Beat" Harvard University Nieman Foundation
  2. ^ Tehran Bureau Press Release
  3. ^ http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/15/business/media/15guerrilla.html?_r=1
  4. ^ ‘Frontline’ to Work With Upstart Site Focused on Iran By BRIAN STELTER September 24, 2009
  5. ^ Tehran Bureau About Page
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