Journalism Level Three Essay By Fynn Rackett, Media Production, Ms Crothers
In this essay, I will discuss the changes and advancements in journalism throughout the years, the modern role of a journalist in modern Australian society and the importance of the ethics that journalists abide by. The role of a journalist has changed and progressed massively over the years, and in the following text I will discuss the factors leading to that change and the current role and job a journalist in Australia holds in the workplace and society.
Journalism used to be a very simple job where usually the employee would report on events, information …show more content…
“In the '50s and '60s, journalism wasn't a profession. It wasn't something you went to college for - it was more of a trade. You had a lot of guys who came up working in newspapers at the copy desk, or delivery boys, and then they would somehow become reporters afterward and learn on the job.” -Matt Taibbi This quote alone shows that when print began, journalism was an occasional job and not something people would dedicate a lifetime to. In the 50’s to 60’s people did not have the thirst or wanting for information that is so evident and visible in today’s modern culture. It was almost a temporary job back when people would get part time jobs at newspapers or offices and suddenly they were fully recognised journalists, a lot different to the way the world works today. The transition from older forms of contemporary journalism to today’s methods of journalism has been startlingly quick and accelerated due to the advances in technology and culture in our current world. During the 50’s-70’s, people would read the news and tune into radio and occasionally television. But currently members of society indulge in many more forms of media and texts. We see the older forms of radio, print and television remain
In this essay, I will discuss the changes and advancements in journalism throughout the years, the modern role of a journalist in modern Australian society and the importance of the ethics that journalists abide by. The role of a journalist has changed and progressed massively over the years, and in the following text I will discuss the factors leading to that change and the current role and job a journalist in Australia holds in the workplace and society.
Journalism used to be a very simple job where usually the employee would report on events, information …show more content…
“In the '50s and '60s, journalism wasn't a profession. It wasn't something you went to college for - it was more of a trade. You had a lot of guys who came up working in newspapers at the copy desk, or delivery boys, and then they would somehow become reporters afterward and learn on the job.” -Matt Taibbi This quote alone shows that when print began, journalism was an occasional job and not something people would dedicate a lifetime to. In the 50’s to 60’s people did not have the thirst or wanting for information that is so evident and visible in today’s modern culture. It was almost a temporary job back when people would get part time jobs at newspapers or offices and suddenly they were fully recognised journalists, a lot different to the way the world works today. The transition from older forms of contemporary journalism to today’s methods of journalism has been startlingly quick and accelerated due to the advances in technology and culture in our current world. During the 50’s-70’s, people would read the news and tune into radio and occasionally television. But currently members of society indulge in many more forms of media and texts. We see the older forms of radio, print and television remain