The journalism industry has been dogged by talks of armageddon recently, with modern technology shaking up journalism’s logistics and economics.
However, the traditional journalistic values of resourcefulness and adaptiveness can still unearth the same compelling stories that created journalism’s legacy. Technology presents valuable new tools which widen the lens for the modern journalist. Journalists can be hamstrung if they do not engage with technology.
Transformative technologies can be intimidating and difficult to keep track of, particularly without in depth knowledge of the nebulous world of computers.
The ability to adapt and utilise new technology in interesting and original ways is one of the most important qualities a journalist can have. Being able to adapt quickly to incorporate new technology can be helpful in the more compelling delivery of a story, and understanding the ways new technology can enhance our stories, whether in a completely transformative way or when used alongside traditional methods.
The major boon that the technology boom offers journalism is a spike in available resources. The internet, and consequentially globalisation, has created an infinity of stories that couldn’t previously be reached by journalists.
Stories are driven by people, and the internet can connect journalists with people from all corners.
The accumulation and analysis of data has become much easier with processors and the internet. Data can be compiled and analysed by computers in volumes that would take years for a person to sift through.
Additionally, the ability to crowd source information could be transformative for journalism, and the endless library of information contained within the internet is yet to be fully realised by the journalism industry.
The internet age allows for faster and unique ways of disseminating information, marrying it to the journalism industry.
New ways of storytelling are emerging as technology develops, and the ability to keep pace with them, and employing them in journalistic pursuits is key to the prosperity of the industry.
