PENGATURAN HUKUM CITIZEN JOURNALISM DALAM PRAKTEK PEMBERITAANYA.

Syahriar, Irman; Bazarah, Jamil; Khairunnisah

This study aims to analyze differing perceptions of Citizen Journalism as part of the professional journalism domain and assess its implications for journalistic standards and legal protection for Citizen Journalists. The research employs a qualitative descriptive approach, utilizing data collection methods such as literature reviews, in-depth interviews with media experts, and content analysis from online and print media sources. The findings reveal that there are conflicting opinions regarding the status of Citizen Journalism in the field of professional journalism. Some experts argue that Citizen Journalism does not meet professional journalism standards due to its lack of adherence to journalistic codes of ethics and adequate verification standards. However, other groups regard Citizen Journalism as a form of modern journalism, as it includes fundamental journalistic elements such as news reporting and information dissemination through digital media. The study also finds that Citizen Journalism provides the public with access to voice their opinions but faces challenges in terms of legal protection. Citizen Journalists do not receive the same legal protections as professional journalists due to their lack of formal status within the journalism profession. The study concludes that Citizen Journalism is a significant phenomenon in the digital era but requires the development of professional standards and clearer legal recognition. The implications of this research highlight the importance of regulations that accommodate the role of Citizen Journalism while upholding fundamental journalistic principles to ensure credibility and adequate legal protection for its practitioners.

Journal of Syntax Literate, 2024, Vol 9, Issue 11, p6169

2541-0849

Academic Journal

10.36418/syntax-literate.v9i11.16998