Briggs – Journalism Next: Introduction

Fairfax, VA – Briggs starts off the book claiming that the field and the profession of journalism is everything but dead, but rather changing – dramatically. Technology is the biggest culprit, or benefactor as some may call it, to the resurrection of journalism. It has allowed the profession to bounce back and make progress leaps and bounds over it’s previous self. To support his statement, Briggs gave three reasons as to why journalism is a great profession to invest in:

1. Bright Future – the profession is staying put, and recent changes will prove to be beneficial.
2. Control – Employers are aiming for the younger generation, which bring newer and fresher ideas to the table.
3. Reinvented – Technology has given journalism the ability to do more, and better.

Despite what many have said (and are still saying), Briggs claims that Journalism isn’t dead, and that anyone interested in pursuing a career in the field should go all out.