Ahead of some exciting mobile news in my neck of the woods - I'm publishing the goals I wrote up for newsrooms using smartphones.

Please add comments below, or tell me on Twitter or send me an e-mail about what else should be added and what should be removed.

Remember, this is intended for all journalists (reporters, editors, designers, photographers, developers, etc.) and I want to keep it short. This is not a list of demands that should be given to a smartphone-wielding journalist, just a list of journalism goals that are believed to be served by using a smartphone. Side note: The section heads below are based on our audience-based workflow.

LISTEN
Sourcing for content ideas and components should come from a diverse variety of people and places.

• Listen to current and new audiences.

 
ENGAGE
Conversations and exchanges across platforms and groups are necessary to drive and constantly inform coverage.

• Ask powerful and thoughtful questions.
• Ask for and acknowledge contributions.
• Share ideas and ask for feedback. Be approachable.

DISCOVER
Learn about content topics by participating in and observing the culture surrounding your beat to inform your coverage.

• Learn based on listening.
• Question and evaluate new ideas using critical thinking.

PRODUCE
Create content that builds and grows communities. Choose the storytelling and delivery methods that best help audiences connect with the content.

• Tell compelling stories in a variety of formats for your various audiences.
• Provide clarity, truth and fairness.
• Curate content from various sources.
• Correct errors swiftly and publicly.

SHARE
Grow a loyal audience by providing access to you and your coverage via useful and relevant tools that make sense for the coverage.

• Share your own work and the work of others. Curate what you share based on your audiences' wants.