The Future of Journalism
Blueprint for progress
Hobart, October 15, 2009 5.30pm – 9.30pm
There has never been a more exciting time to be in journalism.
The pace of change enabled by the rapid development and convergence of new technology means that within years the media environment will be almost unrecognisable. Join in the conversation to discuss what the future holds.
Venue: Dechaineux lecture theatre, Tasmanian School of Arts, Hunter Street, Hobart
Welcome: Christopher Warren, federal secretary, Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance
The $64,000 question – will people pay for news?:
Christopher Warren in conversation with Margaret Simons, journalist, blogger and author of “The Content Makers”
Q & A
Panel: The changing workplace: Journalists and news managers on how the work environment has changed, what the workload has become, what sort of new skills journalists will require and what training needs to be provided.
Moderator: Jonathan Este: director of communications, Media Alliance
Garry Bailey, editor The Mercury
Andrew Fisher, state editor, ABC News
John Martinkus, lecturer in journalism, University of Tasmania
Sue Neales, chief reporter, The Mercury
Fiona Reynolds, editor, The Examiner
Q & A
Keynote interview – Future Shock: Stephen Brook, deputy editor, MediaGuardian.co.uk talks to Jonathan Este
Panel: The changing landscape: Thoughts on the future directions of the news industry: who will pay for news, what sort of organisations will flourish and is there a role for small, independent operators?
Moderator: Barbara Cox, ABC News
Miranda Harman, lecturer in journalism, University of Tasmania
Jocelyn Nettlefold, head of HR, Hobart Contact Centre, Vodafone Hutchison Australia
Mark Thomas, CPR Public Relations
Lindsay Tuffin, founder and editor, Tasmanian Times
Q & A
Closing remarks: Christopher Warren
Drinks and networking
This is a free event organised by the Media Alliance, but for catering purposes we need to know you are coming.
Please RSVP to:
[email protected] (specifying Hobart FoJ event in the subject line. Please include your mobile phone number)
Or phone 1300 65 65 13.
Download flyer: hobart_speakers.pdf
Tasmanian Times has published extensive articles and links on this subject in its Media section: Here
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