“Content Creators and Journalists: Redefining News and Credibility in the Digital Age,” Knight Center and UNESCO publish e-book:

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Bridging the gap between digital content creators and journalists: Knight Center and UNESCO publish pioneering e-book

With 105 pages of interviews, research, first-hand accounts from news content creators like Dylan Page (aka News Daddy) and Kassy Cho (founder of Almost), illustrations and best practices, this unique open-access e-book published by the Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas, in partnership with UNESCO, is aimed at fostering understanding between digital content creators and journalists.

“Content Creators and Journalists: Redefining News and Credibility in the Digital Age,” is a must-have edited collection of lessons and observations from digital creators and journalists from around the world, shedding light on the emerging importance of influencers in the news media landscape.

Part 1 considers the similarities and differences between content creators and journalists and the important roles both can play in this new media landscape.

Profiles in Part 2 let readers get up close and personal with “newsfluencers” from around the world. 

Part 3 provides perspectives from creators and activists using their influence to fight climate change, and Part 4 shows how creators can promote media and information literacy.

Lastly, in Part 5, the e-book offers best practices for journalists and content creators who want to ethically and successfully share the news in an age of digital media.

Available now in English, the e-book will be translated to Spanish and Portuguese soon, reaching an even wider audience.

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