The Future Foreign Correspondent
Essential Skills for Tomorrow's Journalists
Mark Evans author Saba Bebawi author
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Published:21st Feb '19
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This insightful book explores the evolving role of foreign correspondents, emphasizing the need for cultural understanding and adaptability in journalism.
In an increasingly interconnected world, the role of foreign correspondents is evolving. The Future Foreign Correspondent delves into the essential skills and perspectives that aspiring journalists must cultivate to thrive in this dynamic environment. By critically examining traditional practices in international reporting, the book highlights the necessity for correspondents to adapt to changing circumstances while maintaining core journalistic values.
The author emphasizes the importance of cultural understanding, suggesting that future correspondents will need to navigate diverse cultural landscapes more adeptly than ever before. As they report on global events, they must be aware of the nuances that shape different societies, ensuring that their coverage is both accurate and sensitive. The Future Foreign Correspondent serves as a guide for journalists to develop these crucial competencies.
Targeted at media students, seasoned journalists, and researchers alike, this book provides valuable insights into the future of journalism. It encourages readers to reflect on how they can contribute to a more informed global discourse. By addressing the evolving demands of foreign reporting, the author equips readers with the tools necessary to succeed in an ever-changing media landscape.
“The Future Foreign Correspondent remains a timely, well-written and useful discussion on training aspiring foreign correspondents at a time when our globalized world feels at once smaller and more divided than ever before.” (Peter Greste, Australian Journalism Review, Vol. 42 (1), 2020)
ISBN: 9783030016678
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120 pages
1st ed. 2019