A 2014 Pew research study found that more than half of
American adults own a smartphone. Of them, 7% are “smartphone-dependent” ("Mobile Technology Fact
Sheet," 2013). You can read the full report here: http://www.pewinternet.org/fact-sheets/mobile-technology-fact-sheet/
Since smartphones are so prevalent, it is no wonder that
they have had such an impact on today’s media. The news, in particular, have
been changed dramatically by the prevalence of smartphones in today’s society.
With a large percentage of people owning smartphones, citizen journalists are
on the rise, and news outlets are utilizing their input to create their
stories. Besides the camera being as good as a modern digital camera,
smartphones also have additional features that DSLR cameras do not. Smartphones
are equipped with a data network, geotagging, optimized software, location-aware
updates, and helper applications (Harrington, 2011).
Journalists and newscasters have entered a new world of
reporting in regards to the digital age. Not only have their job requirements
changed, but they must also have an enhanced skill set as well. Enhanced skill
sets are listed here and here.
References
Harrington, R. (2011, November 10). The impact of the
camera phone and citizen journalism. Retrieved from https://www.asmp.org/strictlybusiness/2011/11/the-impact-of-the-camera-phone-and-citizen-journalism/#.Vcfje_lViko
Mobile technology fact sheet. (2013, December 27).
Retrieved from http://www.pewinternet.org/fact-sheets/mobile-technology-fact-sheet/
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