Speed versus accuracy in “continuous” journalism
We have broached this topic here before, talking of grammar and accuracy. In the world of journalism this comes up a lot, and the deputy manager of New York Times’ digital journalism addresses this well.
The need to scoop, to deliver news as it breaks and the expectation of accuracy butts heads in a medium that has two formats, or two delivery systems. Very interesting insight by Jonathan Landman into how the Times juggle datelines, feedback and the challenge of ‘synchronizing’ both products.
In a previous piece Landman talked about a “continuous news” reporter, which is no different from the experience of communicators in other fields. No story is static, so whether it’s a press release or a microsite, I find myself in the continuous news mode.
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May 28th, 2008 at 11:17 am
As a former journalist, there is a need for speed and accuracy. That’s why most newspapers have a “desk” or copy editor to proof stories. Sometimes it seems the Republic doesn’t have a “desk,” especially for its online stories.
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