Degree Type
Honors Capstone Project
Date of Submission
Spring 5-2017
Capstone Advisor
Keren Henderson
Honors Reader
Donald Torrance
Capstone Major
Broadcast and Digital Journalism
Capstone College
Public Communications
Audio/Visual Component
no
Capstone Prize Winner
no
Won Capstone Funding
no
Honors Categories
Professional
Subject Categories
Broadcast and Video Studies | Journalism Studies | Social Influence and Political Communication | Social Media
Abstract
Given the prevalence of technology and the ability to go live on mobile phones, journalists and news organizations alike are learning why Facebook Live is such an important tool. As part of my research, I found online articles explaining the impact Facebook Live has had on the journalism industry and interviewed three different experts on the subject. In doing so, I was able to demonstrate the perspectives of someone from network news, a print and online publication, as well as a well-versed academic. My short documentary covers the rise of “fake news” and citizen journalism on the social media platform. Furthermore, I expose how live-streaming has been used as an outlet to promote social change and display acts of violence. Ultimately, while the emergence of Facebook Live has not entirely changed the nature of reporting, it is certainly an additional element that journalists today should know how to approach.
Recommended Citation
Stephanis, Brittany, "Journalism in the Digital Age: The Adaptation of Facebook Live in News Organizations" (2017). Honors Capstone Projects - All. 1009.
https://surface.syr.edu/honors_capstone/1009
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