Abstract
Tamara Witschge and Gunnar Nygren (2009). Journalistic Work: A Profession
Under Pressure? Journal of Media Business Studies, 6(1):7-36.
Key Words: professions, professional identity, roles, skills, autonomy
This article explores how the changing nature of journalistic work and organization are
affecting the profession, the way it is perceived by personnel, the roles played by
journalists, and autonomy of journalists. It finds that the technical and economic changes
are disrupting the established professional status, roles, and practices of journalists,
removing professional control that previously existed.
Tamara Witschge and Gunnar Nygren (2009). Journalistic Work: A Profession
Under Pressure? Journal of Media Business Studies, 6(1):7-36.
Key Words: professions, professional identity, roles, skills, autonomy
This article explores how the changing nature of journalistic work and organization are
affecting the profession, the way it is perceived by personnel, the roles played by
journalists, and autonomy of journalists. It finds that the technical and economic changes
are disrupting the established professional status, roles, and practices of journalists,
removing professional control that previously existed.
