1st Edition

Social Media for Journalists

By Frances Yeoman, Steve Harrison Copyright 2026
178 Pages 3 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

178 Pages 3 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

178 Pages 3 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

This book offers a concise guide to using social media ethically and responsibly for journalism. Focusing on the essential practical skills that journalists need to operate successfully across multiple social media platforms, Social Media for Journalists takes readers step-by-step through the entire journalistic process – from story generation and newsgathering, through content creation and... Read more

1. The social media revolution in journalism?

2. Gathering: Stories, sources and interviews

3. Verifying: Trust, Truth and Factchecking

4. Telling: Multimedia story-telling on social media

5. Showing: Data visualisation and infographics

6.. Promoting: How to build your brand and interact with audiences

7. Protecting: Trolling, harassment and staying safe on social media

8. Updating: Stay current in an ever-changing social media world

Biography

Frances Yeoman is Associate Professor in Journalism and Media Literacy and Head of the Department of Journalism at Liverpool John Moores University, UK.

Steve Harrison is Senior Lecturer in Journalism at Liverpool John Moores University, UK.