Journalism in the Age of Algorithms and the Unspoken Sensitivities
Journalism in the Age of Algorithms and the Unspoken Sensitivities - Diana Lopez Juleta Does a journalist have the right to criticize their own employer? It is a strange irony that they report on global crises but remain silent about the sensitivities of their own industry: sluggish wage growth , fading professional values, and for-profit ownership . Journalists need to understand that confronting this internal decay is not only a right, but also a necessity to save the profession from extinction. I was raised on the ideals of dedication to the news, the willingness to do my best, to work quickly, and to sacrifice everything to understand every possible side of an issue. I have struggled with the anxiety of ensuring objectivity and impartiality for fear of the truth slipping away. We expose officials who abuse their power, the corrupt, and the criminals; Yet, none of us journalists dare to expose our own vulnerable and unsafe workplaces or make them a subject of public debate. Jou...