Founder and Creator Journalist
Bottom Up Media
Rahim Jessani is a creator journalist and founder of Bottom Up Media, an independent journalism organization that produces, incubates, and consults on creator journalism for the next generation of audiences. A graduate of Boston College, Rahim has worked across several newsrooms, start-ups, and nonprofits, helping guide audience engagement strategies through short-form video, live streaming, and grassroots-level marketing to reach new audiences in online “content deserts.” Rahim’s own reporting is based in Boston, where he covers marginalized communities and works alongside community members and creator journalists to elevate undercovered voices and help rebuild trust in journalism through accessible, community-driven storytelling.
The Creator Journalism Playbook 2026: What’s Working? What Can We Borrow?
Monday, March 30, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CT