This research project has a triple focus: on news organizations, on journalists, and on the product of their work, news. Within this research endeavor, the challenges news organizations are facing and the drastic modifications they are undergoing in the light of convergence dynamics, are studied. At the same time, it is investigated how the tasks, roles, self-perception and professional cultures of journalists are (re)appropriated in the internet era. Thirdly, it is examined how the practices related to this new reality are reflected into the news product.

Duration: 2011-2014

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Funding: € 85.000,00