Specialization Still Favored in Most Newspaper Jobs

Specialization Still Favored in Most Newspaper Jobs

This study compares survey data from 2009 to 2007 to determine the importance of role convergence. Findings indicate some convergence in the day-to-day operation of newspapers; however, jobs that still require specialized skills include reporters, editors and photographers.

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Veröffentlicht in:Newspaper research journal 2011-06, Vol.32 (3), p.6-23
Hauptverfasser: Russial, John, Santana, Arthur
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Core curriculum
Editing
Editors
Job descriptions
Job design
Journalism schools
Journalists
Skills
Specialization
Students
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Zusammenfassung:This study compares survey data from 2009 to 2007 to determine the importance of role convergence. Findings indicate some convergence in the day-to-day operation of newspapers; however, jobs that still require specialized skills include reporters, editors and photographers.
ISSN:0739-5329
2376-4791
DOI:10.1177/073953291103200302