The concept of ‘new media’ among Jordanian news producers

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ID6434932
AuthorsShlash N Alzyoud (0000-0002-0280-4585, University of Southern Mississippi), Ahmad Kyaruzi Ahmad (0000-0002-7583-024X, Zarqa University), Ahmed Makharesh (0000-0001-9264-7167, University of Southern Mississippi), Abdelbaset Ahmad Alabed Alrahman (0000-0002-6564-0338, Zarqa University), Amjad Omar Safori (0000-0002-6212-3132, Zarqa University)
Year2023
Volume16
Issue1
Pages91-108
Publication date2023-09-15
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Digital Media & Policy (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2516-3523 • E-ISSN: 2516-3531
PublisherIntellect (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1386/jdmp_00128_1
OpenAlexW4386785472
LanguageEN
References cited21

The aim of this study is to understand how Jordanian journalists view social media networks as being related to the news industry in Jordan and the extent of their dependence on these networks in producing news. It also explores the opinions of Jordanian journalists on the pros and cons of these networks through the lens of the relationship between these networks and professional journalism. This study uses the qualitative approach by conducting interviews with a number of professional journalists. The findings indicate that Jordanian journalists perceive social networks as an essential and beneficial development. There is optimism among journalists about the relationship between professional journalism and social media. Also, social networks have brought several benefits to professional journalism. The results also show that journalists firmly believe that social networks cannot be considered a substitute for traditional media

Citizen journalism · Journalism · Media studies · News media · Optimism · Political science · Public relations · Social media · Sociology · Technical Journalism · Law · Media Studies and Communication · Psychology · Public Relations and Crisis Communication · Social Media and Politics · Social Psychology

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