The Online Journalism Handbook: Skills to Survive and Thrive in the Digital Age (Longman Practical Journalism Series) [Paperback]

'...has as much to offer the hard-bitten old hack as the rawest new recruit...This is an exception – a down-to-earth guide which demystifies the online media landscape of the twenty-first century in a forthright and accessible way.'

Andrew Knight, London School of Journalism

'...provides a valuable guide to thriving in an evolving media ecosystem for both the seasoned journalist and those taking their first steps in journalism.'

Alfred Hermida, University of British Columbia

'...highlights a number of practical aspects of modern day media production and covers these elements particularly well. What makes this book indispensable is the contextualising with relevant theoretical perspectives.'

Paul Clark, University of Chester

How do we practice journalism in a digital world, in which the old 'rules' no longer apply? This text offers comprehensive, instructive coverage of the techniques and secrets of being a successful online journalist, both from a theoretical and practical point of view. Reflecting the vitality of the web, it will inspire you to acquire new skills and make sense of a transforming industry.  

Key Features:

• How to investigate and break stories online
• Learn to broadcast to millions using video and podcast
• How to blog like a pro
• Learn to manage and stimulate user-generated content
• Include and use social media in your toolkit
• How to dig out stories using data journalism
• Rise to the challenge of citizen journalism
• Make your journalism more interactive at every stage of the process
• Dedicated chapter for Law and Online Communication
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The Online Journalism Handbook is essential reading for all journalism students and professionals and of key interest to media, communication studies and more broadly the social sciences.

Paul Bradshaw established and leads the MA in Online Journalism at Birmingham City University and is Visiting Professor at City University. He publishes the Online Journalism Blog, the crowdsourcing site Help Me Investigate, and is recognised worldwide as one of the leading lights in online journalism and social media.  

Liisa Rohumaa is a former news editor of FT.com and lectures in online communication at Bournemouth University's Media School.

Liisa Rohumaa is a former news editor of FT.com and lectures in online communication at Bournemouth University's Media School.

Paul Bradshaw established and leads the MA in Online Journalism at Birmingham City University and is Visiting Professor at City University. He publishes the Online Journalism Blog, the crowdsourcing site Help Me Investigate, and is recognised worldwide as one of the leading lights in online journalism and social media.