In-depth book series on modern journalism: Conversations with experts

Notably, the authors are all leading experts with extensive practical experience and research in a professional, modern journalism environment, providing practical career suggestions.

Many practical books for journalists in the modern journalism book series introduced by Tre Publishing House on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of Vietnam Revolutionary Press Day.

Career moves

How is journalism moving in a world of many changes, especially in terms of science and technology? The rich books on journalism that Tre Publishing House has just introduced to readers for the first time can help outline the basic features of this colorful picture.

These include “Creating News” by Ulrik Haagerup, former Managing Director of News at the Danish Broadcasting Corporation; “The Online Journalism Handbook” by Paul Bradshaw, an expert in data journalism, mobile journalism and multi-platform journalism at Birmingham City University; “Mobile Journalism and Social Media Platforms” by Anthony Adornato, Head of the Department of Radio and Digital Journalism at the Newhouse School of Public Communications, Syracuse University (USA); “A Guide to Using News” by Alan Rusbridger, former Editor-in-Chief of the Guardian (UK); “The Art of the Interview” by Gail Sedorkin and Amy Forbes, two reporters, editors, and lecturers at many newspapers, radio stations, and universities in the United States, the Philippines, etc.

The experts brought up many issues of modern journalism, from different professional experiences as well as different approaches. Among them, challenges such as fake news emerged, which made veteran editor and press manager Alan Rusbridger exclaim: "What to believe in a world filled with fake news". Or, what are the survival and growth skills of journalism in the digital age? And what is journalism for in an era where anyone can publish directly?...

Alan Rusbridger, editor of Prospect and former editor-in-chief of the Guardian from 1995 to 2015, in his book “A Guide to Using News”, has bluntly pointed out clichés, clickbait, chaff… and much more. In short, some aspects of practicing the profession, thinking about the profession, making money, ownership, control…

According to him, the book can help readers decide whether these professional activities are worthy of their trust, and at the same time provide working journalists with an overview of how the outside world sees them. This is a different, new perspective in the way of raising the issue of modern journalism, a perspective from both sides, not only from within the journalism profession but also from the outside - where readers are also moving in the way of receiving information.

It can be said that these books on journalism have tried to give warnings, instructions, and summarize the core of the profession, aiming at the common mission of journalists and journalism: truth, honesty, understanding, and humanity.

Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Journalism

This is also the name of a book in a series of books about journalism that Tre Publishing House widely introduced to readers on this occasion. “The Journalist - Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Journalism” is a work by Francesco Marconi (a young journalist and computer science researcher, who used to work at the Wall Street Journal, USA).

The book not only raises important questions about the role of journalists in news production and how to deliver news, but also “plays an important role in helping readers navigate the complex information ecosystem”, instead of just talking about the challenges, which are easy for everyone to see. The author approaches journalism from the role of journalists, pointing out old and new journalism models, how to use artificial intelligence while still mastering one’s work...

Indeed, according to Francesco Marconi, “AI helps accelerate the process of collecting and linking data” and “In other words, the purpose of automation is not to replace the work of journalists but to free up their time from labor-intensive tasks so that they can do higher-level journalism.”

In particular, in the relationship between artificial intelligence and newsroom strategy, the author points out: “Newsroom digital transformation is not just about technology; it is also a change in culture. This begins with fostering an environment where journalists are encouraged to experiment, fail, get feedback, and repeat the process until success”...

It can be said that the common point of these books on world journalism is that the authors are not only practitioners in press agencies, but also researchers involved in teaching and training in journalism and communication. Each comment and analysis is presented with scientific data to help clarify the presented issues. And conversely, the complex issues of information are handled through a sharp, professional pen, bringing vivid stories about journalism and the life of journalism.

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