The Role of Social Media Influencers in Journalism
The article discusses the growing role of social media influencers in delivering news, the importance of training them in journalism and fact-checking, and the need for collaboration between influencers and traditional media. It highlights a course for newsfluencers to enhance accuracy and build trust in their work, emphasizing the importance of media information literacy for everyone. The tension between influencers and traditional media is explored, with influencers advocating for recognition and collaboration.