Previous studies on solution journalism and investigative journalism suggested that both cross over to each other and typically share many characteristics. The previous findings, however, are contradicted by a recent study that says both “have different pathways of reporting and storytelling.” Three members of the School …
Journalists write investigative stories to inform citizens about abuses of power. As local TV is American’s preferred news source, television investigations have the potential for great impact. Jesse Abdenour, assistant professor in the School of Journalism and Communication at the University of Oregon, examined the amount …
Local TV newsrooms face no shortage of challenges these days in the digital era: audience, revenue, technology and more. According to eMarketer, more than 22 million US adults canceled their cable and telco services in 2017. The figure was 15.4 million in 2016. They did …
The 2018 Investigative Reporters and Editors Conference in Orlando was packed with information that could help you take your reporting to the next level. One of the most informative sessions was called “Public Records Track: 50 Records to Request Now.” Described as a “quick-paced, lightening round-style …
Despite what the numbers suggest, NBC reporter Vivian Salama says the media’s gender gap doesn’t reflect the roles and opportunities for women in the industry. The reliance of male experts has been ongoing, and a 2016 survey from the American Society of News Editors revealed that …
