Impact of digital technology on journalists’ work

My research interests focus on the impact of digital technology on journalists’ work.

Question: What significant changes have Colombian newspaper journalists experienced due to digital technology when researching, gathering and producing information?

Method: Using an online survey, last year I asked this open question to 134 newspaper journalists who are working for major newspapers in Colombia.

I have organized their answers in five themes: Mobility, access to information, collaborative work, use of new tools-social networks, and information immediacy.

Some academic resources I found:

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Harries, G., & Wahl-Jorgensen, K. (2007). The culture of arts journalists: Elitists, saviors or manic depressives? Journalism, 8(6), 619–639. doi:10.1177/1464884907083115

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Statham, P. (2008). Making Europe news: How journalists view their role and media performance. Journalism, 9(4), 398–422. doi:10.1177/1464884908091292