Reporting the refugee crisis, Accessing news online, Achieving 'balanced' EU coverage.
Jun 15, 2016
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Hannah Storm discusses challenges of reporting refugee crisis, while Lindsey Hilsum shares her experience. Survey shows online news consumption shifting to social media. Debate on media balance in EU coverage amid fact-checking concerns.
Journalists covering the migrant crisis face emotional toll, need better support.
Over 50% of news consumers rely on social media platforms, posing challenges for traditional publishers.
Deep dives
The Impact of News Coverage on Journalists
Covering distressing events like the migrant crisis can have emotional effects on journalists. Unlike reporting from war zones, journalists may struggle emotionally when witnessing tragic scenes without being at physical risk themselves. News organizations are beginning to recognize the mental health challenges faced by journalists covering such events and are exploring ways to provide better support and understanding.
Rise of Social Media as News Source
The podcast discusses the growing trend of obtaining news through social media platforms. Over 50% of people globally now find and consume news through social media, with a significant increase in the UK as well. For younger demographics, social media has become a primary source of news, surpassing television. While social media offers wider reach for news, monetization remains a challenge for publishers.
Adapting Traditional Journalism in the Digital Age
The podcast highlights the challenges traditional news organizations face in the digital era. Audience engagement and loyalty are becoming more critical than reach, focusing on delivering distinctive content and developing sustainable revenue models. With ad blockers on the rise, publishers are exploring various strategies to balance revenue generation with user experience.
Supporting Journalists in Traumatic Reportage
Recognizing the emotional toll of reporting on distressing events, news organizations are urged to provide better support for journalists. Distinguishing between risks in war zones and emotionally challenging reporting environments like the migrant crisis is crucial. Understanding and addressing potential mental health impacts on journalists covering such events is gaining importance within the industry.
The International News Safety Institute is launching a survey into the psychological impact on journalists covering the migrant crisis, following anecdotal evidence that some journalists are finding it is taking a high emotional toll on them. INSI Director Hannah Storm discusses the challenges of reporting the crisis, and Steve Hewlett is also joined by Channel 4 News International Editor Lindsey Hilsum, who has spent decades reporting around the world on conflicts and who, more recently,has been reporting first-hand on the refugee crisis.
A survey by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism has revealed that more than half of online news consumers are turning to social networking sites such as Facebook, YouTube and Twitter ahead of traditional media groups. The trend is aided by the acceleration of smartphone use, as 53 percent of those surveyed reported using their handheld device to access news content. Steve Hewlett talks to lead author Nic Newman about Facebook's growing influence, and what it means for traditional publishers.
There have been calls for broadcasters to do more to fact check claims made in EU referendum coverage. Writing in the Guardian, columnist Peter Preston thinks the BBC in particular is being restricted by fairness and balance rules, leaving interviewers unable to robustly refute claims politicians make. But what can broadcasters do to ensure every fact is correct, in a situation where one sides 'fact' may be the other sides 'lie'? Steve Hewlett discusses with Peter Preston, and Stewart Purvis, former editor in Chief at ITN, and Jamie Angus, editor of the Today programme.
Producer: Katy Takatsuki.
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