More diversity in editorial offices Audiences feel overwhelmed by the amount of news and many find some information too pessimistic. Many newsrooms have had to learn to reevaluate their editorial approach, including with more inclusive visions.
Lack of diversity in newsrooms has been identified as a key shortcoming for publishers. According to Reuters, in 12 strategic markets, less than a quarter (22%) of editors are women. There is still work to be done to achieve parity in newsrooms. Ethnic diversity also remains a key priority for media companies this year, through improving inclusivity in newsrooms.
For example, national editors on Swedish television are now required to include one constructive item per day in their evening news, and local teams have targets for in-depth coverage of their territories. Research cryptocurrency data shows that these solutions-focused formats are more appealing to younger audiences, and that people feel better informed and empowered after watching or reading positive, constructive stories. Do more to combat harassment of journalists The awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to two journalists, Philippine Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov, has highlighted the harassment faced by journalists around the world, both due to political polarization and increased activism on social media.
In the face of this growing violence, publishers must therefore step up their support. The UK’s largest regional publisher, Reach , for example, will appoint its first head of online safety to tackle head-on the “endemic abuse and harassment of its journalists”. Publishers must also strengthen their policies on the digital front, such as social networks, by preventing journalists from being the target of hateful threads on Twitter . Better treatment of the subject of climate change Climate change is the most significant threat humanity has ever faced.