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Journalism Personal Role

There are many who argue that journalists should take more of a personal role in their stories. Traditionally journalists are viewed as professionals who must at all times exhibit a lack of bias and a high degree of objectivity in their reporting of news stories. However, as the media continues to transform including the ways people receive their news (TV, 24-7 News Outlets, and the Internet), perceptions about the role of the modern journalist are changing. This is particularly true with respect to conflict. Journalists often view conflict as the breads and butter of journalism. Journalists often cover stories where moral and ethical issues are fought between different groups, for example the Pro Life and Anti-Abortion lobbies. Such conflicts often lead to a questioning of the role played by journalists who cover them. As one industry insider questions: “Should such professional merely report, comment on and interpret it or should they be actors in the resolution – or, more importantly, the prevention – of conflict?” (Editorial 1).

While many stalwarts of journalism argue for a totally objective presentation of the news, increasing pressure on media outlets to compete for audience attention and share have begun to change the role of journalists. This is not to say that journalists should become moralists or ethical knights riding the high horse of morality. Instead, it basically underscores the need for an objective, unbiased, and balanced presentation of all significant aspects of the story being reported. In this manner journalists help resolve or ameliorate conflict by helping inform the public in a fair manner. As one individual notes about this kind of role, “Is it practical to expect journalists who cover conflicts actually to play a role in their mediation? Yes, to the extent that they are expected to pave the way by providing a balanced perspective on the issues and sides invo

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