MANAGING VULNERABILITY
- 27 October 2009
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd in Journalism Practice
- Vol. 3 (4), 421-438
- https://doi.org/10.1080/17512780902798653
Abstract
The notion that journalists can develop emotional problems after being exposed to violent or traumatic events has only recently become part of the dialogue about sound newsroom management. This study, based on a national survey of 400 US news people, examines issues related to journalists' coverage of tragic events. It also explores their views about management attitudes toward news workers who are experiencing profound emotional reactions after covering violent or traumatic events. It finds that when journalists see managers as empathetic on these matters, job satisfaction and perceived morale are higher, and journalists also are more likely to remain committed to their careers.Keywords
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