Focusing on the evolution of journalism, this book examines how technological, economic, and societal shifts are reshaping the profession. Allie Kosterich employs a mixed-methods approach, utilizing interviews, social network analysis, and industry data to analyze the entrenched skills and practices within the news industry. The findings illustrate the integration of new technological competencies and production routines, highlighting the ongoing transformation of journalism despite the consistent nature of its content over the last century.
The content of news has remained consistent over the past century, focusing on politicians, celebrities, wars, crime, and sports. However, the methods journalists use to gather and disseminate information have drastically changed. The traditional model of editors assigning stories to writers has evolved; today's journalists are increasingly involved in coding, programming, and analytics. These "news nerds" represent a blend of traditional journalism with tech-intensive roles, reshaping the profession's institutional framework.
This exploration delves into how technological, economic, and societal shifts are influencing journalism. Allie Kosterich employs a mixed-methods research approach, utilizing interviews, social network analysis of LinkedIn, job postings, and industry publications to understand the entrenchment of new skills and practices in the news industry. The findings illustrate the profession's evolution, incorporating technological skillsets and new production routines.
Kosterich addresses the tension between emerging skillsets and established journalism practices, introducing the concept of institutional augmentation. This process reflects a change that transcends the simple dichotomy of new versus old, highlighting the coexistence of supplementary institutions. This analysis offers a timely perspective on contemporary journalism and a framework for understanding how industries adapt to new career paths and emp
