Journalism During Turbulent Times

The Corona virus has changed everyone’s life in some way. Some bigger than others. Journalism is a job that could be changed forever along with many other jobs that could look different forever. Face to face conversations have been turned into 6 feet apart or more. The interactions journalists have with people they interview can feel less personal. Zoom calls and face time have become a part of everyone’s lives nowadays. Journalists have used these tools to still interact and talk to people. What happens over a video call is not the same as being with someone. It can become harder to connect and make a personal relationship without being able to be there or close enough. Will this be the new normal is a question we have to all ask. The uncertain times have made many people living in fear. Which only makes the jobs of journalists more important.

But as other jobs have stopped or changed the job of journalism during this uncertain time is more important than ever. From reporting on riots and moments to one of the biggest presidential elections in history and on top of being in a global pandemic. Popular sports events only being on Television. Reporting is becoming as critical as ever.

“The bubble” in Orlando is where the NBA has been hosting their games to keep the players and reporters safe. Malika Andrews was the first reporter in “the bubble”. The players, reporters, refs and coaches all stay quarantined to ensure the safety of everyone. Andrews has been reporting there from the beginning. Reporters are switched out every once in a while to make sure they are able to have breaks.This is an example of a way journalism is changing and evolving.

Whether these are temporary or permanent changes a journalist’s job never stops. Journalists will continue to work in these unclear times and keep up with the unexpected even if its six feet a part.