Staying Alive: Keeping Canadian newsrooms alive, vibrant, and diverse

Winston Sih is joined by journalists, producers, industry analysts and academics to discuss strategies for broadcast journalism practitioners and policymakers. The podcast explores new and innovative approaches to grow and sustain the journalism industry in Canada using emerging platforms, diversify voices, and most importantly, do so in a way that’s true to why journalism remains to be critical to democracy today.

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With heightened awareness of the realities of difficult storytelling and the demands of work, journalistic practice has been pushed to evolve. Journalist Tamara Cherry and author and advocate Mark Henick discuss newsrooms’ responsibility to workers and sources.

The post Staying Alive: Trauma-Informed Broadcasting and Mental Well-being with Tamara Cherry and Mark Henick first appeared on J-Source.

Winston Sih is joined by journalists, producers, industry analysts and academics to discuss strategies for broadcast journalism practitioners and policymakers. The podcast explores new and innovative approaches to grow and sustain the journalism industry in Canada using emerging platforms, diversify voices, and most importantly, do so in a way that’s true to why journalism remains to be critical to democracy today.

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With major legislative changes surrounding news delivery in Canada, tech and news organizations are mapping their next moves. Parliamentary reporter Anja Karadeglija discusses the function of the broadcast regulator in the digital age.

This interview was conducted before the June 22 passage of Bill C-18. The episode was recorded before Google announced it would remove links to news in Canada, following Meta’s announcement the previous week.

The post Staying Alive: Breaking Down Public Policy’s Role in Local Broadcasting with Anja Karadeglija first appeared on J-Source.

Winston Sih is joined by journalists, producers, industry analysts and academics to discuss strategies for broadcast journalism practitioners and policymakers. The podcast explores new and innovative approaches to grow and sustain the journalism industry in Canada using emerging platforms, diversify voices, and most importantly, do so in a way that’s true to why journalism remains to be critical to democracy today.

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Improving reporting on Indigenous issues isn’t just about increasing coverage. Journalist and producer Melissa Ridgen discusses changing structures in television news and bringing best practices to enterprise reporting.

The post Staying Alive: Expanding Indigenous Journalism in Broadcasting with Melissa Ridgen first appeared on J-Source.

Winston Sih is joined by journalists, producers, industry analysts and academics to discuss strategies for broadcast journalism practitioners and policymakers. The podcast explores new and innovative approaches to grow and sustain the journalism industry in Canada using emerging platforms, diversify voices, and most importantly, do so in a way that’s true to why journalism remains to be critical to democracy today.

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With social media and increased online engagement in local news, there are not only more voices in a polarized news ecosystem, but greater distrust in the journalism industry. Journalist Shireen Ahmed discusses fostering healthy dialogue while building public trust.

The post Staying Alive: Engaging the Public with Shireen Ahmed first appeared on J-Source.

Winston Sih is joined by journalists, producers, industry analysts and academics to discuss strategies for broadcast journalism practitioners and policymakers. The podcast explores new and innovative approaches to grow and sustain the journalism industry in Canada using emerging platforms, diversify voices, and most importantly, do so in a way that’s true to why journalism remains to be critical to democracy today.

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The rise of artificial intelligence has caused analysts to reflect on the possibilities of almost every industry, including journalism. Journalism professor Gavin Adamson on tools like ChatGPT and their implications for media ethics, practice and education.

The post Staying Alive: The Rise of AI in Newsrooms with Gavin Adamson first appeared on J-Source.

Winston Sih is joined by journalists, producers, industry analysts and academics to discuss strategies for broadcast journalism practitioners and policymakers. The podcast explores new and innovative approaches to grow and sustain the journalism industry in Canada using emerging platforms, diversify voices, and most importantly, do so in a way that’s true to why journalism remains to be critical to democracy today.

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Newsroom convergence means Canada has seen a rise in news deserts and ghost newsrooms. Media consultant Anita Li explores the consequences, effects and innovative solutions for geographic and cultural communities across the country.

The post Staying Alive: Understanding News Deserts with Anita Li first appeared on J-Source.

Winston Sih is joined by journalists, producers, industry analysts, and academics to discuss strategies for broadcast journalism practitioners and policymakers. The podcast explores new and innovative approaches to grow and sustain the journalism industry in Canada using emerging platforms, diversify voices, and most importantly, do so in a way that’s true to why journalism remains to be critical to democracy today.

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As freelance journalism increasingly becomes the norm in the broadcasting industry, Canadian Freelance Union President Nora Loreto discusses strategies for entrepreneurs to succeed in a challenging media environment.

The post Staying Alive: The Reality of Freelancing with Nora Loreto first appeared on J-Source.

Winston Sih is joined by journalists, producers, industry analysts, and academics to discuss strategies for broadcast journalism practitioners and policymakers. The podcast explores new and innovative approaches to grow and sustain the journalism industry in Canada using emerging platforms, diversify voices, and most importantly, do so in a way that’s true to why journalism remains to be critical to democracy today.

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From FAST streaming news channels to continued remote production, journalism professor Adrian Harewood analyzes the effects of post-pandemic local broadcasting in Canada.

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