Local Journalism

Four small words; the future of journalism. What should we expect to see making a dent in our profession over the 12 months ahead?

BBC 2’s new three part documentary series, Broke, is perfectly timed. Though in truth it would have been relevant and crucial at any time over the last ten years.

Too often, discussions about the state of journalism tend to be national-centric. Given differences across markets, this is not surprising.

Local journalism — like the wider news media — has been massively disrupted by the advent of new digital technologies and behaviors.

It’s not an easy time to be a journalist in the United States. Since 2000, nearly half of newsroom jobs – more than 20,000 of them – have disappeared.

When it comes to public communication about politics, Wales has issues.

There are difficulties with asylum and immigration – but is what is needed is calm and measured debate without prejudice and untruths.

In a turbulent era of fake news, Donald Trump, and Brexit, the need for accurate reporting and informed comment and analysis is all too clear.

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