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Photojournalism after Digitalization: State of Photojournalism in the Czech Republic
Lábová, Sandra ; Silverio, Robert (advisor) ; Nilsson, Maria Elisabeth (referee) ; Allan, Stuart (referee)
This dissertation undertakes ethnographic research to examine photojournalism in the Czech Republic comprehensively. It builds on the importance of news images in the media representation of reality while considering the authenticity of photography. It stresses photojournalists' role in gatekeeping decision-making and discusses the challenges they face in the evolving media market and developing technology. The research employs qualitative and quantitative methods to examine four dimensions of current photojournalist practice in the Czech Republic: professional identity, production process, ethical standards, and working conditions in light of rising competition. Key findings show passionate and dedicated professionals facing challenges in digitalization and limited resources. Respondents prioritize authenticity and autonomy but highlight the concerns about the underrepresentation of photo departments and the impact of competition in photojournalism. Nevertheless, they express high job satisfaction, viewing their profession as prestigious and rewarding. This research sets a foundation for future longitudinal studies of Czech photojournalists by providing arguments for several concerns, such as gender disparity, technological advancements, and audience perception of visual narratives.
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Branding strategies on Instagram among female freelance photojournalists
Orlando Magnani, Amanda ; Němcová Tejkalová, Alice (advisor) ; Lábová, Sandra (referee)
Bibliographic note MAGNANI, Amanda (2022) Branding strategies on Instagram among female freelance photojournalists 59p. Master thesis. Charles University, Faculty of Social Sciences, Institute of Communication Studies and Journalism, Supervisor doc. PhDr. Alice Němcová Tejkalová, Ph.D. Abstract As journalism jobs become more precarious and scarce, journalists, especially freelancers, resort to personal branding on social media. For female freelance photojournalists, the situation is even more appalling. Yet, no previous studies have been found to address their online branding. In response to this gap, this study aimed to understand how women freelance photojournalists build their brands on Instagram. In order to do that, this qualitative cross-cultural study resorted to semi-structured interviews with ten female freelance photojournalists from eight different countries and analysed the data collected through the use of grounded theory. The study resorted to Labrecque et al.'s (2011) understanding of online personal branding; Molyneux et al.'s (2017) branding levels and Shoemaker and Reese's (2016) hierarchy of influences model; and Hermida and Mellado's (2020) Mapping Forms of Journalistic Norms and Practices on Twitter and Instagram. Keywords Photojournalists; online personal branding; branding levels;...
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