156 Pages
41 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
156 Pages
41 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
156 Pages
41 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
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The Social Media Journalist Handbook teaches readers how to be a real-world social media journalist, tracing the evolution of the field to its current-day practice. This book establishes social media journalism as the latest and one of the most effective ways to practice journalism in the 21st century. It features insights from top recruiters, editors, and senior producers working in the... Read more
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Part I: History and overview of the evolution of social media in journalism
- A theoretical framework to understanding the impact and role of social media in journalism
- The evolution of social media in journalism
- Where the jobs are
- Legal and ethical considerations of using social media in journalism
- The rise of fake news and its impact on journalism
- Personal branding for journalists
- How to tweet without getting fired
- How to find sources, stay on top of trends and verify information
- Best practices for creating content for and with digital and social media
- Promoting your content
- Importance of measuring your success
- Social media for public relations
Part II: Best practices in using social media for journalism
Epilogue
Biography
Yumi Wilson is an Associate Professor of Journalism at San Francisco State University where she has taught since 2004. She also works as a social media consultant and trainer.
