A “multiskilled journalist” is known as the one who posses the abilities to adapt stories into different media, using a variety of tools. Nowadays, convergence in journalism asks for journalists to be prepared in becoming chameleons of media.
Transforming a print story to online storytelling, or broadcast to print and vice versa are some of the roles of a “multiskilled journalist.” Along with this, the journalist should be always prepared for capturing news for all media meaning knowing how to take good photos (professionally), knowing how to upload information online effectively, knowing how to create websites, write headlines, and edit video and audio.
The “multiskilled journalist” should be ready to get the information in all the possible ways by having a professional camera, audio recorder and even sometimes a computer to publish information immediately. Once all the reporting is done the “multiskilled journalist” has the job of assimilating the material and knowing what goes for what medium within time limits. Basically, the “multiskilled journalist” acts very independently or better said, practices “backpack journalism.”
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I like this term, media chameleon! The key is knowing how to tell a story in several mediums. This is especially important as media companies pare down staff and expect those remaining to produce even more content.
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