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Abstract(s)
This paper analyses the self-representations of Portuguese media professionals and their
work practices. Utilizing data from a broader empirical study, this paper delves into the dynamics of
influence among various actors within newsrooms. Based on journalists’ perceptions of the content,
the methods they use to assess the quality of the news are also identified. To address these enquiries,
a survey was conducted among professionals engaged in the news production process. This sample
comprised 72 individuals from various sectors of newsrooms, including photographers, designers, IT
professionals, social media managers, and videographers. The main results indicate that seven out of
ten respondents acknowledged their reliance on colleagues in newsrooms for success. Furthermore,
the data suggest that there are no significant disparities among different professionals, with personal
satisfaction emerging as the primary criterion for assessing the work quality. It is notable that almost
twice as many women tend to indicate the low impact of the journalist on their work compared to
male respondents. Moreover, most respondents stated that there is space for hybrid professionals
in newsrooms.
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Keywords
Journalism Self-representation Newsroom Convergence
Citation
Canavilhas, J. and Di Fátima, B. (2024). Decoding Journalism in the Digital Age: Self-Representation, News Quality, and Collaboration in Portuguese Newsrooms. Journalism and Media 5: 515–525. https://doi.org/10.3390/journalmedia5020034
Publisher
MDPI