Reciprocal (and reductionist?) Newswork

Authors

Robert E. Gutsche Jr., School of Journalism and Mass Communication, Florida International UniversityFollow
Susan Jacobson, School of Journalism and Mass Communication, Florida International UniversityFollow
Juliet Pinto, School of Journalism and Mass Communication, Florida International UniversityFollow
Charnele Michel, School of Journalism and Mass Communication, Florida International UniversityFollow

Date of this Version

11-11-2015

Document Type

Article

Abstract

This paper builds upon previous research that examines participatory forms of “reciprocal journalism” and “public communication” led by high school and college students in Miami, Florida, USA, in the fall of 2014. In this study, the students’ assessment of local and national media coverage is used to reveal greater details inherent in examining participatory methods of newswork. Collectively, students said that media coverage emphasis on local and national public officials instead of residents and community members who experience sea-level rise first-hand, combined with a lack of scientific explanation of and solutions for sea-level rise reduced the event’s potential to build reciprocal relationships with younger audiences.

Publication Title

Journalism Practice

Comments

Published in Journalism Practice.

Recommended Citation

Robert E. Gutsche Jr., Susan Jacobson, Juliet Pinto & Charnele Michel (2015): Reciprocal (and reductionist?) Newswork, Journalism Practice, DOI: 10.1080/17512786.2015.1111159