How TV News is Turning to Mobile Journalism – Podcast
Year of production: 2020
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Though newsgathering has always been «mobile» in that reporters go to where stories are unfolding, the advent of the smartphone and broadband wireless has completely revolutionized what a single reporter can do. These new technologies mean you no longer need an expensive satellite truck with a huge TV crew to cover breaking news. However, journalists still need the right tools and skills to do a professional job. Guests of the podcast elaborate on ways in which traditional broadcasters are starting to embrace mobile journalism.