'The ability to get hold of eyewitnesses as breaking news happens is incredible' – Chris Hamilton, head of social media, BBC News
Social media has accelerated the pace of the 24/7 news cycle, according to Chris Hamilton, head of social media at BBC News, who himself was a reporter before he turned to social.
Asked if his reporting skills help in the social arena, Hamilton replied: “Absolutely, not least because for us social media is a tool that integrates with traditional reporting, both in terms of news gathering – finding stories, contacts, and content – and getting our content to audiences.
“Many of the skills I learnt as a reporter, primarily an understanding of what stories resonate with audiences, and how to tell them, Read full story ›
Source: The Drum
