From the newsroom to the big screen: Professional roles of journalism and its representation in cinema and tv series

Abstract

Since the beginning of silent film, the figure of the journalist has highlighted in several feature films. Parallel to the evolution of the audiovisual industry, this character has progressively adapted to the variety of genres that shape his mission in movies and television. Audiovisual products allow the spectator to approach the routine of the journalist, as privileged witnesses. However, there is a divergence between the representation of journalism in fiction and research on professional roles developed in the field of communication. This work aims to put into dialogue the different typologies of the audiovisual fiction character with the exhibition of professional roles. Through a comparative analysis, the professional attitudes prevalent in film and television are defined. The research identifies the most recurrent occupations in fiction and the professional role that dominates in the representation of journalist.