New media and Journalism-
Journalism is the process of gathering news and information and
then disseminating it to the audience. Journalism includes print media like
newspapers, magazines etc and electronic media which is the television news.
Journalism has got a new meaning because of new media. Any kind of fresh news
or what we call the breaking news is first up on social media in today’s
world. Journalists and media houses mostly break the news first on twitter and
then on television and newspapers. The speed and reach of new media can be
credited for that.
There are applications of respective media houses,
newspapers and news channels which can be downloaded on your smart phone which
can enable to stay updated with the recent happenings around the world. You can
stay updated while you are anywhere because of the wonders of new media. This combination of journalism utilizing the
innovations and technologies of new media has made it extremely easy to convey
any news easily to the public.
Many journalists also have their personal blogs which can
help you to create an opinion on any issue. The blogs of reputable journalists
can direct the public in the right direction and help them to shape their
thoughts and opinions in important issues.
However journalism is a very responsible field. New media
can convey any news to thousands of people within a short period of time. This
very characteristic can work against the society. Any false news or rumor if
spread through new media can prove to be dangerous. It can disturb the society
and create panic. Thus journalism through new media needs to be undertaken
carefully and responsibly. The journalists
and media houses should take into consideration various journalistic ethics
before putting up any news on social media as it spreads very fast. News needs
to be verified before being put up on the website or social media and news
channels should not put up any piece of news in haste without verification just
for being ahead in competition.
Journalists and editors influence the public and play an
important role in shaping their opinion and thoughts. Thus editors and
journalists should write their blogs in a responsible way and should always
keep in mind the betterment of the society before putting up anything
sensational. Blogs which give news should be written in very unbiased and
honest ways which only give the facts.
While putting up any opinion on a new media platform like
twitter, journalists should take into consideration the after effects that
particular opinion might have. News should be disseminated through social media keeping in mind various
kind of audiences and their
sensitivities in mind. The dignity of the people involvedin any news
should not be compromised while putting up any news on social media.
New media and journalism is a great combination as it truly
lays out a path for a healthy democracy where everyone can place their opinion
and the public can be warned or informed about any issue in a fast way provided
it is done in a sensitive and responsible manner.
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