Reflections on the social role of a changing journalism
An interview with Tim Vos
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5212/RevistaPautaGeral.v.11.23469Keywords:
Tim Vos, Jornalismo, Plataformas digitais, ensino, papel socialAbstract
Journalism faces a gap between the legitimizing discourses of professionals and their daily practices, reflecting conflicts between economic and cultural capital. Tim Vos, a distinguished researcher at Michigan State University and a member of the Worlds of Journalism Study (WJS), addresses this issue in an interview with Revista Pauta Geral. Among other topics, Vos connects the restoration of trust in journalism to a move away from commercial models and commends the growing academic influence in the field. He also examines the media ecosystems of the United States and Brazil, with a focus on political polarization and the impacts of digital platforms.
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