Professionalization of the workforce in television journalism in Imperatriz-MA

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https://doi.org/10.1590/1809-58442023107pt%20

Keywords:

Journalism. Communication. Professionalization.

Abstract

In the municipality of Imperatriz, in Maranhão, television is one of the media with the largest coverage and the possibility of broadcasting news. This research aims to understand how the process of professionalization of television journalism professionals took place in the city. For this purpose, a qualitative research was conducted, with data collection through in-depth interviews and content analysis from seven categories. As a result, empirical professionalization is the main form of professionals’ entry into journalistic practice, despite the conventional training of the interviewees. In addition, as advantages, the love of journalism and social contributions to the region. On the other hand, the drop in the requirement of a diploma, low salary and current labor market as negatives points that need to be discussed.

Author Biographies

Mônica Barbosa Brandão, Universidade de Taubaté. Taubaté – SP, Brazil

Graduated in Social Communication – Journalism (UFMA). Master in Management and Regional Development (UNITAU). Manager of communication companies, journalist, and university professor.

Monica Franchi Carniello, Universidade de Taubaté. Taubaté – SP, Brazil

Graduated in Social Communication with specialization in Publicity and Propaganda (PUCCAMP). Marketing Specialist (University of California). Master in Communication and Language Studies (MACKENZIE). PhD in Communication and Semiotics (PUC-SP). Postdoctoral in Communication (UMESP). Postdoctoral (University of Minho). Professor at the University of Taubaté (UNITAU) and at the Faculty of Technology of Pindamonhangaba (FATEC).

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2023-10-09

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BRANDÃO, M. B.; CARNIELLO, M. F. Professionalization of the workforce in television journalism in Imperatriz-MA. Intercom - Brazilian Journal of Communication Sciences, São Paulo, v. 46, p. e2023107, 2023. DOI: 10.1590/1809-58442023107pt . Disponível em: https://revistas.intercom.org.br/index.php/revistaintercom/article/view/3746. Acesso em: 19 dec. 2024.

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Vol. 46 (2023)

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