RSS Feed → AI Summary → Newsletter Draft → Email Campaign
Automatically monitor local news sources, generate AI-powered summaries, and create ready-to-send newsletter drafts for local journalism outlets.
Workflow Steps
Feedly
Monitor local news sources
Set up RSS feeds to track city council meetings, school board announcements, local business news, and community events from various sources like government websites, competitor outlets, and press release sites.
ChatGPT
Generate story summaries
Use a prompt template to summarize each news item in 2-3 sentences, focusing on local impact, key stakeholders, and actionable information. Include instructions to maintain journalistic tone and highlight community relevance.
Notion
Compile newsletter draft
Automatically populate a newsletter template with the AI summaries, organizing by category (government, business, community events). Add placeholder sections for reporter commentary and local angles.
Mailchimp
Create email campaign
Import the formatted newsletter content, apply local branding template, segment subscriber lists by neighborhood or interest, and schedule for optimal local engagement times.
Workflow Flow
Step 1
Feedly
Monitor local news sources
Step 2
ChatGPT
Generate story summaries
Step 3
Notion
Compile newsletter draft
Step 4
Mailchimp
Create email campaign
Why This Works
This workflow scales local journalism by automating the time-consuming process of news aggregation and initial drafting, allowing reporters to focus on original reporting and community engagement rather than administrative tasks.
Best For
Local newsrooms wanting to create consistent, comprehensive newsletters without overwhelming their small reporting teams
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