Self-trained and selfmotivated: Newspaper photojournalists strive for quality during technological challenges

Greenwood, Keith; Reinardy, Scott

doi:10.1080/15551393.2011.599285

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“…After the introduction of digital technology in print media, photojournalists faced several challenges, as they were not trained and expert to the new technology (Greenwood and Reinardy,2011;Russial and Wanta, 1998), however they have to take photos and send them immediately to the newsroom, as well as managing archives and digitally editing their own photos (Bock, 2008;Bossen et al, 2006;Cookman, 2009;Fahmy and Smith, 2003;Newton, 2009a;Yaschur, 2012b). Now, photojournalists have to face many challenges, such as the massive pressures of time, workload, job insecurity, and the pressing need to redefine their professional identity (Bock, 2008(Bock, , 2011Buehner, 2013;Greenwood and Reinardy, 2011; Mortensen and Keshelashvili, 2013).…”

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confidence: 99%

Evolutions in Photojournalism in India (2001 to 2011)

Tewari

2015

ONLINE J COMMUN MEDI

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This study investigated the revolutionary impact of digitization on the photojournalism in India during the 2001 and 2011. The digital camera becomes very popular, almost every person is having a digital camera or cell phone with camera features. Most (82.2%) of the photojournalist strongly agree that the use of digital camera has increased, 65.3% says quality of image increased. 30.7% photojournalist strongly agreed, with the development of new technology newspapers are reducing their photo staff. 74.3% photojournalist strongly agreed the work load of photojournalist has increased. 57.4% photojournalist believed that level of education increased among photojournalist in India.

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Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

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Evolutions in Photojournalism in India (2001 to 2011)

Tewari

2015

ONLINE J COMMUN MEDI

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“…While both TAM and DIT have been drawn upon by scholars of sociology of newswork under rubrics such as newsroom technology adoption and/or convergence (Forte Duhe, 2004;Greenwood and Reinardy, 2011;Garrison, 2001), various other research, on newsroom technology adoption with a focus on convergence phenomenon, have reported divergent views on changing practices in newswork, and attitudinal change or perceptions of newsworkers on technology adoption (Singer, 2004). Hence, convergence and adoption of technology are integral aspects of innovation in newsrooms to which the scholars have fruitfully used DIT (Garrison, 2001;Singer, 2004).…”

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The New Broadcasting Ethos and Motivations for Interactive Technology Use in a Nigerian Radio Station

Oni¹

2015

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I examine in this study what constitute the motivations/gratifications for the pervasiveness of interactive technology (mobile phone and Internet) use for participatory programming among broadcast journalists. A survey was modelled after similar studies on motivations for citizen journalism (Jack, 2009), against extant theoretical frameworks of technology adoption, including adaptive structuration and uses and gratification theories. A matrix was also constructed to pre-test what constitute the motivations/gratifications for the use of interactive technology in the production of dissemination of participatory programming. Hence, broadcast journalists in a purposively selected FM radio station in southwest Nigeria were sampled. Findings showed that broadcast journalists’ motivation to use interactive technology for participatory programming is geared toward information dissemination. In achieving this, broadcast journalists rely more on text-based (quasi-synchronous) new media platforms rather than a more convenient but costlier voice call channel to act the social responsibility (information dissemination and mobilization) roles. Poor telecom connectivity is a significant threat. The study, while contributing to the current discourse on the convergence of radio, also practically advances the concept of participatory communication and newsroom technology adoption beyond the theoretical and speculative dimensions.

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“…As increased production became a higher priority, it resulted in added burdens. More recent studies (Greenwood & Reinardy 2011, Klein-Avraham & Reich 2014, Russial 2009, Santana & Russial 2013) have found that even though the majority of photojournalists and photo editors are doing multimedia work, news organizations rarely provide them with the necessary training in multimedia skills. While pressure to multitask may be economically enticing for a news organization (Bock 2008), it can affect the quality of news production negatively.…”

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Photojournalism in Central Europe

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Štefaniková²

2017

Nordicom Review

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The adoption of digital technologies, along with current economic realities, has affected the entire process of visual news production. It has also influenced the traditional concept of photojournalism. As a result, news photographers face multiple new challenges. Although visual news material is becoming ever more important, news organizations have cut back on employment, leaving those few who remain employed with additional workload and responsibilities. Based on interviews with photojournalists and photo editors, this article examines the current state of photojournalism and editorial processes in three Central European countries -the Czech Republic, Poland and Slovakia. Findings indicate that photojournalists and photo editors face ongoing developments in the photographic medium that significantly affect their working practices and routines. At the same time, they must deal with increasing workload, new responsibilities, competition and the challenges of maintaining quality in the digital age.

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Self-trained and selfmotivated: Newspaper photojournalists strive for quality during technological challenges

Cited by 21 publications

References 30 publications

Evolutions in Photojournalism in India (2001 to 2011)

Evolutions in Photojournalism in India (2001 to 2011)

The New Broadcasting Ethos and Motivations for Interactive Technology Use in a Nigerian Radio Station

Photojournalism in Central Europe

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