The study of journalism that involves producing news content for social media platforms such as Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, etc.
Social Media Platforms: Different social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram, and understanding how they work.
News Gathering and Verification: How to find, verify, and gather news on social media.
Ethics and Standards: Understanding the ethics and standards of social media journalism while reporting, fact-checking, and dealing with privacy issues.
Audience Engagement: How to engage with audiences on social media platforms and keep them regularly informed.
Data Journalism: How to utilize social media data to make informed decisions and create data-driven stories.
Multimedia Journalism: Creating and publishing multimedia content on social media platforms, including videos, photographs, and live streaming.
Analytics and Metrics: Analyzing social media metrics to evaluate brand awareness, engagement, and reach.
Legal Issues and Copyright Laws: Understanding the legal issues associated with social media content creation and how to protect intellectual property.
Crisis Communication: How to handle and report on crisis communications, such as natural disasters, terrorist attacks, or public health outbreaks.
Automation and Artificial Intelligence: How new AI and automation tools can be used in social media journalism to improve productivity and efficiency.
Branding and Influencer Marketing: How brands and social media influencers can work together to promote products, services, or ideas.
Community Management: How to manage social media platforms and build a strong sense of community online.
Mobile Journalism: How mobile devices can be used to report news, conduct interviews, and capture content for social media platforms.