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This overview delves into the roles of journalists in Malaysian media, covering their influence on society and characteristics such as credibility and curiosity. Discover types, associations, responsibilities, and advantages in the field.
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UNIT 1: Roles of journalists (An Overview)
Who is journalist? Journalists are people who write for newspapers or magazines.
According to Malaysian Press Institute (2012) journalists are:- a. Professional who are influencing the views or attitudes of society, through their reports and writings. b. agent of social change.
Some example of Journalist Associations:- National Union Journalist (NUJ), Sport Association Malaysia (SAM), Entertainment Journalist Association (EJA),
According to Wiramanja (2008), there are two types of journalist Mainstream journalist Alternative media journalist
What do the Journalist do Attend the press conference, do research, investigation , to get information. 2. write the news based on the house style 3. Based on code of ethics
characteristics of journalist 1. credibility 2. Curiousity 3. interest 4. brave 5. Skil in writing and questioning 6. knowledgeble
Advantages to be a Journalist 1. Have the sixth sense (sense of news) 2. Have privileges (connection with VIP, politicians 3. Journalist makes news.