CITIZEN JOURNALISM




On Saturday, January 29^th, 2011. A team from Dawn news visited Jinnah University for women to mobilize girls about their forthcoming projects. This session was especially held for the students of mass communication.

MR.OWAIS MANGALWALA, producer and anchor in dawn news. Recently working on his new reality show “meri khabe”r related to citizen journalism, along with his team promoted the concept of citizen journalism in society. Students of mass communication were very impressed with his concept in which all the students were provided the opportunity to bring their concepts to the world.

“When people formally notice the audience and employ the press tools in their possession to inform one another that’s citizen journalism,” he stated

He said,“It is an Independent reporting, often by amateurs on the scene of an event, and disseminated via media in which every common citizen can participate. A common goal of citizen journalists is to recapture journalism as a truly democratic practice that is thoroughly rooted in -- and thus directly serves -- the real lives and interests of citizens.”

He further said,“Citizen journalism is democracy of thoughts. Sharing personal experiences in a journalistic way is an art, we would appreciate all those individuals who will participate in this and if we find their matter of our interest then we will welcome he/she to be part of our show."

After brief discussion, he answered questions asked by students and make their visions clear in all aspects. He further elaborated all the key points of citizen journalism to be focused and provided all other details through which students can approach them. And emphasis on the matter they would give preference and suggest that every thing is of human interest it’s just how uniquely one may present it.

He said,“The key to good citizen journalism is reporting – bringing to readers ever more accurate facts, verified observations and descriptions of the world around us. Television is a platform where you can prove your skills and we are providing you a platform to be known around the globe.”

This session ended with general opinions on the newly started morning show,“Mast morning with Maira” at DAWN news and how they can make it more progressive.