During the pandemic, reporters were challenged to find creative ways to engage with audiences on important stories during lockdown. As the primary reporter covering unemployment for Spectrum News, I worked daily to identify angles, connect with affected Ohioans and hold state leadership accountable for issues that filers faced when trying to receive benefits. This was a facebook live that was viewed more than 1,400 times providing information to Ohioans about their benefits with answers from the Director of Job and Family Services.