Media work in change : Understanding the role of media professionals in times of digital transformation and convergence
Abstract
This article discusses media work and the changes that have swept the media industry from the vantage point of professionals working in media companies and organisations. The concept of media work guides towards new understanding about the media industry and media professions under digital transition. Media work indicates a move towards more diversified job tasks, closer cooperation among different media professions, increased commercial thinking, and interaction with audiences.
Main Authors
Format
Articles
Research article
Published
2017
Series
Subjects
Publication in research information system
Publisher
Blackwell Publishing Ltd
The permanent address of the publication
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:jyu-201707193323Use this for linking
Review status
Peer reviewed
ISSN
1751-9020
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1111/soc4.12494
Language
English
Published in
Sociology Compass
Citation
- Malmelin, N., & Villi, M. (2017). Media work in change : Understanding the role of media professionals in times of digital transformation and convergence. Sociology Compass, 11(7), e12494. https://doi.org/10.1111/soc4.12494
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