JOURNALISM GENRES MULTIMEDIA JOURNALISM As multimedia is a

JOURNALISM GENRES

MULTI-MEDIA JOURNALISM As multimedia is a platform that has no limits as it caters for print Journalism, broadcast Journalism as well as photojournalism. Multimedia Journalism can consist of a written story, videos, photos as well as audio. Multimedia is content that uses a combination of different content forms such as text, audio, images, animations, video and interactive content. Multimedia contrasts with media that use only rudimentary computer displays such as text-only or traditional forms of printed or hand-produced material.

CITIZEN JOURNALISM Citizen journalism refers to instances where ordinary citizens participate in the journalistic process from the initial gathering of information through to the final production and dissemination of stories. Typical venues for citizen journalism include personal blogs as well as social media and networking sites The photo shows people taking pictures in shoals

PHOTOJOURNALISM Photojournalists, unlike everyday photographers are trained to tell a story with their photographs. This is used to enhance what traditional print journalists put out in the media and is used to emphasis a story. Photojournalists may contribute in writing by adding a caption to their image. Usually they work independently and they could sell on their photos to businesses and industries.

DATA Data journalism refers to a form of journalism that makes significant use of numerical data in the journalistic process. Typically, data journalists will gather information in the form of numerical data, and subsequently make these data a central part of the resulting stories and visual aids. Data journalism is a journalism specialty reflecting the increased role that numerical data is used in the production and distribution of information in the digital era. It reflects the increased interaction between content producers (journalist) and several other fields such as design, computer science and statistics. From the point of view of journalists, it represents "an overlapping set of competencies drawn from disparate fields

AMBUSH Ambush journalism refers to the journalistic practice of confronting potential news subjects without any prior warning. It is a controversial journalistic practice which some observers consider unethical and other observers believe provide for more truthful responses on the part of news subjects. The photo above is of a man being poached by reporters as for the photo on the right he is being approached by several 50 fellow people

MOBILE JOURNALISM Mobile Journalism is a method of field-reporting multimedia content and stories using small, connected mobile devices. Mobile Journalists typically work alone to produce multimedia stories that can take many forms to reach traditional and non-traditional audiences. Mobile journalism refers to a particular form of investigative journalism in which journalists report from the field using portable electronic devices, such as smart phones, laptops, and digital cameras and camcorders, with wireless connectivity. Mobile journalists often report from their own communities.

INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM Investigative journalism refers to a form of journalism in which journalists delve deeply into a given topic, often related to political or corporate wrongdoing, for an extended period of time. Investigative journalists often make use of primary sources of information such as original interviews and documents.

SENSATIONAL JOURNALISM Sensational journalism refers to a form of journalism that is explicitly aimed at increasing audience numbers and ratings at all costs. Sensational journalists often focus attention on issues and events that appeal to the lowest common denominator and do so in a highly exaggerated and emotional manner.

SERVICE Service journalism refers to all the different types of journalistic stories and features that appeal to audiences as consumers rather than as citizens. Common service journalism stories and features include financial planning tips, real estate listings, television and movie schedules, and weather forecasts.

HUMAN INTEREST Human interest journalism refers to news stories and other types of non-fiction stories whose primary goal is to appeal to audiences at an emotional level. Typically, human interest stories will focus on individual triumphs and tragedies and make use of highly emotive language and imagery. • In journalism, a human interest story is a feature story that discusses a person, or people, or a pet in an emotional way. [1] It presents people and their problems, concerns, or achievements in a way that brings about interest, sympathy or motivation in the reader or viewer. Human interest stories are a type of soft news.