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The struggle for authority and legitimacy: Lifestyle and political journalists’ discursive boundary work

Sandra Banjac, Folker Hanusch

Journalism, volume 24, issue 10 (2023), pp. 2155–2173

"Scholarship has pointed to an artificial hierarchy between political and lifestyle journalism that is rooted in norms and values stemming from Western-liberal thought. Within this distinction, lifestyle journalism has been subordinated as occupying a marginal or peripheral position in the field. Ye ... more

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Women in Media: Serbia Survey

Tamara Skrozza, Miodrag Mrkšic, Katarina Tomovic

London: Peaceful Change Initiative (2023), 29 pp.

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Between Shadows and Stories: Navigating the Journey of Afghan Journalists, from Aug. 15, 2021 to Aug. 15, 2023

Afghanistan's National Journalists Union (2023), 17 pp.

"The Afghan media landscape stands at a crossroads, navigating a landscape rife with challenges and uncertainties in the wake of the Taliban's resurgence. The post-Taliban era, marked by a thriving media sector with 160 television channels, 311 radio stations, 90 print newspapers, and 26 news agenci ... es, has witnessed a drastic transformation. The current media landscape, with 70 television channels, 211 radio stations, 11 print newspapers, and 9 news agencies, reflects a significant decline in numbers and diversity. Under the de facto rule of the Taliban, the media sector has encountered substantial constraints. Censorship and self-censorship have become rampant, with journalists and media outlets navigating the perilous territory of permissible content. Threats, intimidation, and violence against media professionals have created an atmosphere of fear, leading to an exodus of skilled journalists. Investigative journalism, once a cornerstone of accountability, has been stifled, and access to unbiased information has dwindled, leaving citizens ill-informed. The closure of media outlets has far-reaching implications, including restricted information flow, suppressed free speech, and diminished content diversity. The narrative has further fragmented between Kabul and the provinces, where media freedom varies significantly. Female journalists remain conspicuously absent in many regions, underscoring the entrenched gender disparity in the field. International media outlets, under surveillance and restraints, grapple with maintaining their operations and integrity in an increasingly controlled environment. Social media, once a platform for open dialogue, faces censorship and restrictions, hampering the exchange of ideas. As Afghanistan's media landscape evolves, the absence of comprehensive legal frameworks has exacerbated challenges. The suspension of the Mass Media Law and the Access to Information Law during the transitional phase has left media professionals in a legal gray area. The need for inclusive consultations with media stakeholders to shape these laws cannot be overstated. In this complex milieu, it is evident that safeguarding the media's role as a communication bridge between the government and the people is paramount. Collaborative efforts between the Islamic Emirate, the international community, and media support organizations are essential to prevent the collapse of Afghanistan's media landscape." (Conclusion, pages 16-17) more

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Actualidades cubanas e internacionales. Memorias del mundo en la lucha contra la pandemia del racismo y la desinformación

Gabriela Bustos

In: Comunicación popular y alternativa: una revisión dialogada

Claudia Villamayor; Natalia Vinelli (eds.)

Buenos Aires: Mil Campanas (2023), pp. 75-105

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Workplace Happiness, Journalism and COVID-19 in South Asia

Achala Abeykoon, Archana Kumari, Mohammad Sahid Ullah, Pallavi Majumdar, Sajjad Ali, Mou Mukherjee Das, Santosh Kumar Biswal, M. C. Rasmin, Shilpa Kalyan, Mohd Shahid, Mamunor Rashid

In: Happiness in Journalism

Valérie Bélair-Gagnon; Avery E. Holton; Mark Deuze; Claudia Mellado (eds.)

London; New York: Routledge (2023), pp. 166-174

"This chapter explores some of the positive strategies employed by South Asian media institutions to enhance workplace happiness and help journalists to cope with stress and traumatic experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. Happiness is crucial for media institutions because journalism is one of t ... more

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Women in Media: Kosovo Survey

Dafina Halili, Dion Krasniqi, Gentiana Sylejmani

London: Peaceful Change Initiative (2023), 31 pp.

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Loadshedding and information rights: Analysing media’s coverage of loadshedding and whether the media protected or violated information rights

Lister Namumba

Media Monitoring Africa (2023), 17 pp.

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“I Know Which Devil I Write for”: Two Types of Autonomy Among Czech Journalists Remaining in and Leaving the Prime Minister’s Newspapers

Johana Kotisova, Lenka W. Císa¡rová

International Journal of Press/Politics, volume 28, issue 1 (2023), pp. 238-256

"This paper examines two different understandings of professional autonomy among journalists currently and formerly working at Mafra, a Czech media house acquired in 2013 by Andrej Babiš, who in 2017 became the Czech Prime Minister. We build on existing research of local trends in media ownership a ... more

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Inclusive Language Guide

Oxford: Oxfam (2023), 92 pp.

"At Oxfam it is important that the language we use reflects our values and work. Language has the power to reinforce or deconstruct systems of power that maintain poverty, inequality and suffering. Choices in language can empower us to reframe issues, rewrite tired stories, challenge problematic ide ... more

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Tomorrow's journalism in the Southern Mediterranean countries: A study of the needs of the media and independent journalists

Support for Journalists from Southern Mediterranean Countries (2023), 15 pp.

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¿Cómo cubrir la crisis carcelaria en Ecuador? Guía práctica para periodistas

Quito: Periodistas Sin Cadenas (2023), 30 pp.

"[...] El acercamiento a los familiares de las Personas Privadas de la Libertad (PPL) resulta primordial para obtener una comprensión integral de la realidad en el interior de los centros carcelarios del país. Sin embargo, es importante destacar que el ejercicio de visibilizar sus voces demanda em ... patía y sensibilidad social, sobre todo en un momento en el que se ha generado desconfianza en la prensa. De acuerdo con Bessy Granja, “tienen miedo y decepción porque al final siempre nos enfocamos en que en las cárceles se matan entre todos”. Hay que recordar siempre que tanto los funcionarios, como los familiares de los PPL y los mismos PPL son fuentes. Es decir, que el vínculo que se establece con ellos debe ser el de periodista y fuente y no más allá de eso. La relación debe mantenerse siempre en el marco de lo profesional y los periodistas debemos ser siempre transparentes sobre nuestras intenciones y objetivos para comunicarnos con ellos. De este modo, estaremos protegiendo nuestra integridad y trabajo. Es importante que los y las periodistas se replanteen la manera en la que se realiza el acercamiento con los familiares de las PPL, generando espacios seguros en que los testimonios, desde la empatía y la sensibilidad. De acuerdo con Granja, muchos de los familiares no confían en la prensa porque sienten que la forma en la que han sido retratados ellos y sus seres queridos que están dentro de prisión ha sido revictimizante o estigmatizante. Dar protagonismo a las PPL, de igual forma que se consideran a las fuentes oficiales. Para Noroña, “que ellas y ellos hablen en las historias es fundamental. Que esas voces sean visibilizadas permite humanizar y tener una perspectiva de primera mano, porque permite romper con el imaginario social”. Cuando se muestran historias de PPL y sus familias, hacerlo desde el respeto. Esto aplica no solo para las historias en texto, sino también para el contenido fotográfico, audiovisual y multimedia que generen los periodistas. En el caso de que una fuente solicite el anonimato, esto debe respetarse, no solamente guardando la identidad de la fuente, sino que en el caso de retratos y video, ocultando el rostro o cualquier rasgo identificable de esa persona. Asimismo, se recomienda que los titulares y la información que se maneje no sea sensacionalista o amarillista, que se respete el dolor de los protagonistas buscando no revictimizarlos y que la información esté libre de estigmas y prejuicios. Contar historias en positivo, para comenzar a humanizar. Por ejemplo, narrar sobre las personas que están tratando de cambiar las realidades desde adentro de las prisiones." (Conclusiones y recomendaciones generales) more

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A Systematic Review of Constructive and Solutions Journalism Research

Kyser Lough, Karen McIntyre

Journalism, volume 24, issue 5 (2023), pp. 1069-1088

"Academic activity surrounding constructive and solutions journalism has surged in recent years; thus, it is important to pause and reflect on this growing body of work in order to understand where the field can and should go in the future. We conducted a systematic review of existing literature on ... more

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Mapping of Actors: Identification of Potential Cooperation Partners for Media Outlets in the Western Balkans

Amra Kapo

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ);Internews;Deutsche Welle DW Akademie (2023), 59 pp.

"In this study we identify and elaborate at least six components of the digital media ecosystem: (1) content creators and distributors; (2) consumers/users; (3) monetization channels; (4) advertising networks, (5) data analytics and insights and (6) social media, streaming and e-commerce platforms. ... Qualitative findings have revealed four major traits of the digital media ecosystem in Western Balkans: (1) market underdevelopment (the market significantly lags behind the developed countries); (2) financial constraints (media outlets are not resourceful enough and lack funding to use advanced services digital media ecosystem offers); (3) media dynamics and technological uptake (traditional media outlets recognize the opportunity in digital media and mostly possess digital channels as secondary screens to their main formats, with larger media also utilizing the opportunities of YouTube and podcast format); (4) driven by donors or media outside of WB (independent media outlets are mainly driven by donors and external investments. Furthermore, the main reasons for slower progress in the media landscape and with media outlets in Western Balkans are identified in the study, namely: (1) economic challenges, (2) lack of infrastructure, (3) regulatory environment, (3) media ownership and control, (4) lack of training and skills and (5) monetization challenges. Each of these reasons are elaborated, with the support of arguments from the primary study. Comprehensive maps of media outlets and IT companies in the Western Balkans are created, with detailed lists of both categories provided. Here, it can be concluded that there are plenty of actors in both sectors as well as the sector is growing. The study further groups media outlets into three main categories, taking the level of digital transformation and technology adoption: (1) advanced media outlets, (2) media outlets undergoing transformation, and (3) traditional media outlets. In terms of IT companies, and general in the IT sector, which is very prolific in the region, the study selected ones that demonstrate innovativeness and an advanced assortment of services and products, positioning them as potential collaborators for media outlets seeking to improve their digital presence, engagement strategies, and content delivery mechanisms." (Executive summary, pages 1-2) more

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Arab digital journalism

Noha Mellor

London; New York: Routledge (2023), x, 133 pp.

"Drawing on dozens of articles penned by Arab media professionals and scholars, supplemented with informal conversations with journalists, this book reviews the historical development of digital journalism in the region and individual journalists’ perceptions of this development. While technology ... more

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Managing Emotions in Journalism: A Guide to Enhancing Resilience

Maja Šimunjak

Cham: Palgrave Macmillan (2023), xi, 223 pp.

"This textbook offers the first practical guide to managing emotions in everyday journalism work based on interviews with more than 30 British journalists. It raises awareness of emotional situations and stressors journalists may face, so practitioners are better able to recognise these and prepare ... more

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Efficacy of Media Training on Extractive Sector Reporting in Nigeria

Akintunde Babatunde et al.

Abuja: Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) (2023), 34 pp.

"This study aims to investigate media intervention in the extractive sector, like media training for journalists, and investigative reporting in the sector, to improve innovations designed to drive transparency and accountability. It also aims to understand the experiences of journalists and media o ... more

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Journalism Cultures in Sierra Leone: Between Global Norms and Local Pressures

Sarah Bomkapre Koroma

Cham: Palgrave Macmillan (2023), xx, 212 pp.

"This book provides novel insights into the perspectives of journalists in Sierra Leone and on their work by examining their perceived journalistic values and the influences that shape them. It treats journalism as an occupational identity and as a community that works on the foundation of the sub-S ... more

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Press Freedom and the (Crooked) Path Toward Democracy: Lessons from Journalists in East Africa

Meghan Sobel Cohen, Karen McIntyre Hopkinson

New York: Oxford University Press (2023), 176 pp.

"Press Freedom and the (Crooked) Path Toward Democracy uses the perceptions of journalists in Rwanda, Uganda, and Kenya to examine mediascapes at varying stages of development and democracy-building—Rwanda, which experienced a genocide in 1994, is in relatively early (though fast-paced) stages of ... more

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Challenges & Support Needs of Exiled Journalists from Sudan, South Sudan & Ethiopia in Kenya

Berlin: Media in Cooperation and Transition (MiCT) (2023), 13 pp.

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Navegando los datos: En busca del periodismo

Germán Rey, Omar Rincón, Jucevín Gómez E. et al.

Bogotá: Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES), Programa de medios y comunicación para América Latina y el Caribe (2023), 57 pp.