Dyce Media + Levi Ismail Project
JOURNALISM | NASHVILLE News
Nashville News is a local, independent media company led by NC5 Investigative journalist Levi Ismail & Media Strategist, James Webb combining sharp journalism and creative storytelling to cover the city.
A MODERN LOCAL NEWSroom
Local News at Scale means starting with one city, one story, one crew—and building a model where independent journalism can grow through community, creativity, and connection across every platform.
Meet the Team
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world.
LEVI ISMAIL
JAMES WEBB
Erica AVI HART
HOw to work with Nashville News
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Bring your reporting skills and curiosity to the front lines of Nashville. As a journalist, you’ll help uncover stories that matter to the community, ask the tough questions, and create content that reaches people where they are—on their phones. Whether you’ve been in the industry for years or are just getting started, there’s space here for your voice and your storytelling.
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For students and emerging creators, this is your entry point into digital journalism. You’ll learn by doing —filming, editing, pitching, and collaborating with the team while gaining real-world experience in a fast-moving newsroom built for social media.
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The producer role is about vision and execution. You’ll help shape storylines, coordinate shoots, and work with creators to turn ideas into polished pieces that live across platforms. A mix of creativity and logistics—making sure stories get told the right way.
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Every story needs a final eye. As an editor, you’ll bring your craft to the details—tight cuts, sharp captions, and strong pacing. You’ll work hand-in-hand with journalists and producers to make content that feels alive, trustworthy, and distinctly Nashville News.