Chapter 5 of “Journalism Next” deals primarily with mobile journalism. Mobile journalism has been enhanced over the past few years with the rapid advancement of technology, particularly the cell phone. What used to require pounds and pounds of equipment can now be done with a high powered phone such as an iPhone or an Android.
The Benefits of Mobile Journalism
- Speed, news can get out from anywhere, instantly.
- The audience is increasingly mobile, so journalism must follow suit.
- The public is now involved in the media.
The Downside of Mobile Journalism
- There has been a reduced role of the “gatekeepers” of journalism.
- Photos and videos can be doctored or altered.
Everyone seems to have photo, video, and blogging capabilities on their phones and as such are well equipped journalists. In short, everyone can report news now, so the burden falls on us to validate it.
