Historically, the journalism industry has not had a standardized way into it, but rather flaunted the alternative methods of entering the industry. By interviewing ten employers at Swedish news organizations, this thesis aimed to investigate the importance of journalism training. This, in relation to the professionalization of the industry and how employers create boundaries between journalists and others, which was analyzed using the theory of professionalization and boundary work. The development of the industry is mainly explained by the evolution of the internet and changed media landscape. The results showed that, whereas employers value alternative ways into the industry, journalistic education is becoming increasingly more important. Employers unanimously value journalistic education for equipping aspiring journalists with essential knowledge about ethics, fostering professional unity and legitimacy. Highlighting the significance of maintaining the journalistic mission, it was noted that journalistic education could serve as a boundary between “real” journalists and “others”, based on their attitude towards responsibilities and characteristics. Hence the importance of including the requirement “education or equivalent” in job listings, to ensure that the applicants had basic knowledge about the job. Employers also recognize the importance of diversity in media representation, viewing non-traditionally educated individuals positively. They advocate for improved practical education and market alignment. This research offers vital insights for both aspiring and established journalists, signaling a shift towards a future where trained professionals dominate the field, ensuring its continued growth and adaptability.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:UPSALLA1/oai:DiVA.org:uu-532311 |
| Date | January 2024 |
| Creators | Alanko, Clara, Ingebäck, Anna |
| Publisher | Uppsala universitet, Institutionen för informatik och media |
| Source Sets | DiVA Archive at Upsalla University |
| Language | Swedish |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Student thesis, info:eu-repo/semantics/bachelorThesis, text |
| Format | application/pdf |
| Rights | info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess |
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