Industry Matters

The state of the journalism industry

Photographers optimistic in wake of Sun-Times layoffs

Lia Chang, left, New York bureau chief of AsianConnections.com, snaps a photo on her iPhone, from left, Sachi Cunningham, Chang . Lee and Marilynn K. Yee. COURTLAND THOMAS | VOICES

With the advancement in photography equipment and ways to share images, some photojournalists argue this is a great time for photography. But don’t expect to hear that from the 28 Chicago Sun-Times photographers who were laid off on May 30, ...

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For papers, a focus on video newscasts

Every morning, Rachel Canelli browses the Web site of the Bucks County Courier Times, a newspaper in suburban Philadelphia. She quickly picks out a cluster of stories from the day’s issue and puts them together in a Word document. A ...

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Technology, social media changing journalism

Thanks to advancements in technology, just about anybody can take photos or video of major events and instantaneously distribute the images or footage around the world. The recent Boston Marathon bombings provided a vivid example; within minutes of the explosions, ...

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Tenacity, networking key for freelancers

Many journalists, whether experienced or recent graduates, have a sense of uncertainty when it comes to freelancing. Saying “I’m a freelance journalist” is often perceived as an incomplete job description. However, recruiters at this year’s convention are talking long-term contracts ...

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