Journalism in the digital age

@HollyEdgellSt. Louis Society of Professional JournalistsCollege Journalism Boot CampSIUEFebruary 2016

“We are in something of a golden age of journalism for news consumers.

There’s no shortage of great journalism being done, and there’s no shortage of people hungering for it.

-Arianna Huffington

FIRST My motto > “Journalism is about people” My other motto > “Have a multimedia state of

mind” So, what’s the story?

Purpose or missionIs there a news hook?

Cultivate curiosity Storytelling vs. reporting

PEOPLE

So What’s the Story? What are you trying to convey?

Information, humor, emotional impact 5 categories to consider

People Process Place Event Trends & Data

JUST START

PS: It’s always about PEOPLE Who is affected, has been affected or

will be affected? Know your audience

Campus population v. wider community

HUMAN FACTOR

Basic sources: human Most news organizations will want at

least two real live sources; i.e. people THREE is even better1. Central Compelling Character(s)

> victim, patient, stakeholder, profile subject, outraged individual

2. Perspective person; expert3. Observers, opinions

WHAT THE STAKE?

Digital reality checkHow & where are people going to consume your story? TV Paper Phone Tablet Laptop PC

Digital reality checkHow can you provide a complete picture? Photos, video Graphics Text Links Maps Embeds

7 Examples1. When tracking Twitter pays off2. A great story + multimedia3. Emotion, depth and perspective4. Serious stuff5. Having a bit of fun6. You tell us 7. Useful

4 great FREE digital tools For finding info, people

Social media “crowdsourcing” For curating content

Storify For tracking social media conversation

Tweetdeck, Hootsuite For tracking trends, getting story ideas

Google Trends

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