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Differences Between Citizen Journalists and Professional Journalists in South Sudan
[edit]Citizen journalists are individuals from the community who engage in collecting, reporting, and disseminating news without formal training or affiliation with mainstream media organisations. Motivation: They often participate in citizen journalism as a response to perceived shortcomings in traditional journalism and driven by different objectives and ideals. Tools: Citizen journalists rely on personal devices like smartphones, social media platforms, and online tools to share news and information. Regulation: Generally unregulated, leading to varying quality and coverage levels. Resources: Lack professional resources and may not have the same level of training or experience as professional journalists. Subjectivity: Can be more opinionated and subjective due to the absence of traditional journalistic standards.
Professional Journalists: Training: Professional journalists typically undergo formal education and training in journalism practices, ethics, and standards. Employment: They work for established media organisations like newspapers, TV stations, or online news outlets. Ethics: Adhere to industry standards of accuracy, fairness, objectivity, and verification in reporting. Resources: Have access to institutional support, editorial oversight, legal guidance, and other professional resources. Accountability: Held accountable by their employers, industry regulations, codes of conduct, and journalistic ethics. Aweilian Boy (talk) 08:21, 28 June 2024 (UTC)