As social networks reshape news telling and news sharing, their impact goes well beyond those of news consumers. The creators and distributors of news are also evolving in response to this phenomenon. Practicing journalism has changed because of this dynamic, and now, in addition to traditional journalists, “citizen journalists” have the means and channels to report & deliver news.
We invite you to have a look at how these two creators of news differ.
You’ll learn:
- How these two types of reporters have evolved and specialized, based on their backgrounds, available resources and channels, and technology
- That both journalists are important to reporting & sharing the news, but bring unique perspectives and areas of expertise
This infographic illustrates these differences between traditional journalists and citizen journalists.
Use citizen journalism to your advantage and incorporate social media content alongside your editorial content. We’re happy to tell you more. Download the infographic yourself to learn more about the differences between these disparate but equally important types of journalists.
