In a century, more than 5,000 journalists graduated from the Lille School of Journalism. This one is the oldest establishments recognized by the profession. In a collective work, a dozen journalists (Corinne Vanmerris, Jérôme Delavenne, Frédéric Baillot, Eric Maitrot, etc.) look at the history and future challenges of the profession. “ The ESJ has always adapted to the requirementssummarizes Joëlle Jacques, co-author and former journalist at The Voice of the North. It is also a unique observation post for media changes.. » The work aims to be “ a general public book, written entirely by journalists ».
The written press, “from lead to digital”
This work crosses all developments of the profession. The written press is thus mentioned “ lead to digital », with the help of the “feathers” passed by ESJ Lille. There voice is also welcomed. Personalities of radio and televisionlike Pierre Bonte or Patrick Cohen, graduated from this school. The image and social networks are entitled to their chapter. Artificial intelligence and its challenges have not been forgotten. With ESJ Sans frontières, the training is international.
Journalism is also a risky profession. In France, pressures, threats are becoming more and more common. ESJ graduates were taken hostage. Like Jean-Paul Kauffmann or Philippe Rochot, Lebanonin the 1980s. Vahid Shamsoddinnezhad was detained in Iran from September 2022 to March 2023. In November 2001, Johanne Sutton was killed in Afghanistan. At 34 years old. Alongside two other journalists, Pierre Billaud and Volker Handloik.
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