Technical Expertise in Newsrooms: Understanding Data Journalists’ Roles and Practices

In recent years, there has been a notable increase in the integration of technology and the employment of technological experts within newsrooms. However, there remains a paucity of scholarly research examining the evolution and maturation of these practices. This article addresses this gap by analyzing data from ten semi-structured qualitative interviews with developers embedded in the editorial departments of Norwegian news outlets. The findings reveal that developers have become fully integrated and indispensable actors within newsrooms. They contribute comprehensively to the journalistic news production process, engaging in routine tasks such as news visualization as well as participating in extensive investigative projects. Furthermore, developers navigate their work and practices within the framework of journalistic logic, culture, and the principles of objectivity, thereby reinforcing the democratic function of journalism in society. Interestingly, the integration of developers has also induced spill-over effects among non-technical staff. While developers are the primary bearers of technical expertise, there is an increasing expectation for reporters to acquire technical competencies.

Individuelle Mehrsprachigkeit

Diese Erläuterung zum eigenen Sprachenporträt, verfasst von einem Mädchen im Rahmen des Projektes zur lebendigen Mehrsprachigkeit an Wiener Schulen (vgl. Krumm/Jenkins 2001), zeigt deutlich, wie wichtig Kindern ihre Sprachen sind, dass sie über...

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How academics review books (and each other)

The editorial guidelines for academic book reviews regularly instruct authors to focus on the content of the works being reviewed, rather than the authors. But, how far does this hold true in pract…