Dr. Cindy Royal, an associate professor in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Texas State University-San Marcos, explores how to prepare students for careers in a rapidly changing media industry with New York Times Editor of Interactive News Aron Pilhofer.
Journalism is evolving into a more engaging, consumer-oriented format. The problem is that many institutions are slow to adopt and are essentially constrained by their content management systems. So what can journalists and educators do to get with the times?
Aron Pilhofer, The New York Times Interactive editor talked with me about the importance of teaching data journalism in schools, as well as how imperative it is for students to utilize social media. He emphasized that students need to take initiative in developing skills and that excelling at one thing is key in journalism today. […]
We are in the midst of the great digital age, yet many journalists seem to be stuck in the past. It is time for journalists and news sources to embrace technology, social media and data visualization in order to connect with today’s audience. Consumers no longer want the typical news story; they want to connect […]