Mobile journalism in Finnish TV-news broadcasting - The impact on news storytelling
Maksimainen, Pirkka (2020)
Maksimainen, Pirkka
2020
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2020121829618
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2020121829618
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Mobile journalism is a form of video journalism that relies on handheld devices to create news stories. Typically, these stories are completely shot, edited, and distributed by using only a mobile phone and its accessories. The aim of this study is to examine the differences between mobile journalism and traditional TV broadcast journalism. The methods used for the study are a literature review and interviews.
The findings of this study conclude that while mobile journalism can improve reactivity and emotionality in news stories, it requires multi-skilling and -tasking from a journalist. The concept can bring more undercover stories into daylight but may also lead to the creation of unnecessary videos and infotainment. Practicing mobile journalism can reduce costs but also overall quality. It is also worth noting, that using citizen-provided material in news broadcasts requires extra careful fact-checking.
The findings of this study conclude that while mobile journalism can improve reactivity and emotionality in news stories, it requires multi-skilling and -tasking from a journalist. The concept can bring more undercover stories into daylight but may also lead to the creation of unnecessary videos and infotainment. Practicing mobile journalism can reduce costs but also overall quality. It is also worth noting, that using citizen-provided material in news broadcasts requires extra careful fact-checking.