(NB&CL) Resolution 18-NQ/TW, a crucial step in the strategy for reforming the political system, has set a dual requirement for media agencies: first, to be "streamlined," and then to be "refined." This means that media agencies not only need to reduce the number of personnel but also improve the quality of their reporters and journalists.
"Concise" isn't just about reducing the quantity.
The "streamlining" process outlined in Resolution 18 is not simply about reducing the number of personnel in media organizations, but also about screening and eliminating individuals and organizations that no longer meet the industry's development requirements.
According to Dr. Phan Van Kien, Director of the Institute of Journalism and Communication Training - Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, there are two important issues to consider during the streamlining process. “First, this process will eliminate agencies and individuals that the system deems unnecessary. This leads to some people being removed from the system,” Dr. Kien stated.
"The issue is not just about quantity, but also about quality," Mr. Kien added. When the system has too many people but lacks talent, it cannot meet the job requirements, and thus, they will be eliminated. This is a natural mechanism that helps improve the system's efficiency and promotes the transformation of the journalism industry in the context of a rapidly changing society and technology.
Besides reducing the number of journalists, the requirement for "quality" demands a team of reporters and journalists of superior quality, capable of handling the work within a streamlined yet efficient system. Dr. Phan Van Kien also pointed out that, in the context of traditional journalism facing strong competition from digital media, "quality" is not only about improving writing skills but also includes adapting to new technologies.
"Journalists not only need to be proficient in traditional journalistic skills but also need to know how to apply technology in gathering, processing, and transmitting information. If they cannot adapt to this change, they will have difficulty maintaining their job positions in the future," Dr. Kien emphasized.
Dr. Phan Van Kien, Director of the Institute of Journalism and Communication Training - Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi .
Regarding training, Dr. Phan Kien believes that although the impact of the shrinking labor market may not be clear in the short term, training institutions will have to adjust their teaching methods to meet these changing requirements.
"Universities should not only train journalists but also prepare students to work in the broader media environment, meeting the demands of a rapidly changing labor market," Mr. Kien emphasized.
He also argued that journalism training in Vietnam is not simply about equipping students with journalistic skills, but also about building critical thinking abilities and social responsibility, helping students understand the role of journalism in providing accurate and objective information. This creates a clear distinction between journalism and other media fields, which focus on image building and information management.
Furthermore, combining journalistic skills with fields such as communication, advertising, and media management opens up more career opportunities for students, while also helping them become more flexible and versatile in a competitive job market. "Journalism always provides a solid foundation for students to adapt and thrive in other professions within the media field," Dr. Kien shared.
"The field of journalism will not disappear but will transform, thereby creating many new career opportunities and helping to improve the quality of the media workforce," Dr. Kien emphasized.
Technology assessment, collaboration, and adaptation.
To effectively streamline its organizational structure, journalist Vu Kieu Minh, General Secretary of the editorial board of the NTNN/Dan Viet newspaper's digital platforms, stated that Dan Viet newspaper has adopted a specific set of criteria to evaluate personnel quality, including the evaluation of officials, editors, and standards for assessing the level of task completion.
In addition to evaluating the quality of articles, personnel selection also considers overall competence, multitasking ability, and adaptability to new technological trends. This ensures that only truly competent individuals who are a good fit for the job can survive and thrive.
According to journalist Kieu Minh, the quality of the workforce is a key factor in the long-term development of media organizations. "This means that reporters and editors need to constantly improve their skills and expertise, while also keeping up with the latest knowledge and technology," Mr. Minh emphasized.
In a context where traditional journalism is facing intense competition from digital media, excellence is not just about improving writing skills, but also about adapting to new technologies.
According to journalist Vu Kieu Minh, the context of downsizing the workforce also presents an opportunity for media organizations to select high-quality personnel who have previously worked at other media outlets and are capable of meeting the stringent requirements of the job.
At the same time, Dan Viet Newspaper, with its strategy of cooperating with reputable domestic journalism training institutions, has been seeking and developing high-quality human resources to meet development needs.
Discussing the issue of cooperation, Dr. Phan Kien argued that a close relationship between journalism schools and media organizations is essential for improving the quality of human resources. According to him: “Students gaining practical experience in real-world work environments not only refines their skills but also helps them grasp job requirements after graduation. In particular, the rapid changes in journalistic technology require training institutions to constantly update and be flexible in their teaching methods.”
In the context of ever-evolving technology, Dr. Phan Kien also pointed out a major challenge facing journalism training institutions: the constant changes in journalistic and media technology. He stated: “Journalistic technology is changing every day, and universities will struggle to keep up with these changes if they rely solely on existing budgets and facilities. Therefore, collaboration with media organizations is essential so that students can learn and experience the latest technological tools at newsrooms.”
Hoang Anh
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