Hyderabad: Senior journalists stressed the need for media professionals to adapt to digital journalism and modern technology amid rapid changes in the media industry.
Telangana Media Academy organised a discussion programme at its office in Nampally on Tuesday under the chairmanship of K. Srinivas Reddy. Senior journalists and academy members discussed media digitisation, journalism training, media laws and welfare measures for journalists.
Special Chief Commissioner of Information and Public Relations Department G. Mukund Reddy attended the programme and interacted with journalists.
Mukund Reddy said reading newspaper editorials during his student days inspired him to prepare for civil services. He further stated that journalism played an important role in shaping his career.
Senior journalist I. Venkat Rao appreciated the activities of the Media Academy and promised to donate more books to the institution. Meanwhile, former MLC Ameer Ali Khan said journalism gave him confidence and recognition.
Digital journalism and AI dominate discussions
Senior journalist U. Sudhakar Reddy suggested that the academy introduce digital classrooms and establish a media incubator. He also recommended discussions on issues such as gag orders.
Similarly, senior journalist Devulapalli Amar proposed that the academy document interviews of veteran journalists in book form.
Several participants stated that artificial intelligence was rapidly influencing the media sector. Therefore, they stressed the need for journalists to improve awareness of modern technology and digital tools.
Participants also suggested specialised training programmes, internships and separate workshops for desk journalists under the Media Academy.
Meanwhile, senior journalists urged the academy to utilise facilities such as the digital auditorium, board room, library and computer room more effectively. They also proposed digitising old newspapers, rare books, Telugu publications and Nizam-era documents for future generations.
Several journalists offered to donate valuable books to the academy library. In addition, participants stated that media laws required changes in tune with modern developments.
They also suggested introducing a separate code of conduct for social media platforms. Furthermore, speakers emphasised that journalism remained a profession that reflected society and carried the responsibility of delivering truthful information without fear.
Senior journalists appreciated the services rendered by Telangana Media Academy since 1996 in areas such as book publications, monographs and training programmes.
Several senior journalists and media professionals attended the meeting and shared views on digital journalism, AI, social media impact, journalism training and future media reforms.
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