Content Creators and Journalists: Redefining News and Credibility in the Digital Age

What do “newsfluencers” mean for journalism? What can digital content creators and journalists learn from each other? These are the questions driving this pioneering e-book from the Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas. Edited by Dr. Summer Harlow, the Knight Center’s Associate Director, and funded by UNESCO, “Content Creators and Journalists: Redefining News and Credibility in the Digital Age” is an edited collection of lessons and observations from digital creators and journalists from around the world, shedding light on the emerging importance of influencers in the evolving news media landscape. Part 1 considers the similarities and differences between content creators and journalists and the important roles both play in providing news. Profiles in Part 2 let readers get up close and personal with “newsfluencers” from around the world, like Dylan Page (aka News Daddy) of the United Kingdom and Kassy Cho (founder of Almost) of Taiwan. Part 3 provides perspectives from creators and activists using their influence to fight climate change, and Part 4 shows how creators can promote media and information literacy. Lastly, Part 5 offers best practices for journalists and content creators who want to ethically and successfully share the news in an age of digital media.

Download the book for free in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

Published: 2024