Hi, my name is Claire Yan, and I am a sophomore journalism student at the University of Maryland. Some challenges facing journalists today largely revolve around the new technologies, equipment, and journalism mediums that are becoming so popular. There is constantly new multimedia equipment that journalists must become well-acquainted with in order to keep up with the fast paced world of journalism. This multimedia is used for newer forms of journalism, like online newspapers, social networks such as Twitter, and blogs (such as photo blogs).
The new journalism mediums also pose another challenge for journalists: the dying popularity of print journalism. Small newspapers are going out of print, and big newspapers are opting to post their news online. The online world of news is gaining strength while newspapers are weakening, and this poses a threat to newspaper reporters, writers, and their jobs, especially in today's weak economy. However, if journalists make sure they stay on top of all the latest media and technology innovations, this can help better ensure their job stability as journalists.
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