Social Media and The Dynamics of Journalism in Indonesia: A Study of Media Preneurship by Journalists in the Cross Platform Era
Rizki Briandana (a*), Muhammad Raqib Mohd Sofian (b), Abdul Haris (c)

a) Faculty of Communication Science, Universitas Mercu Buana, Indonesia.
Jalan Meruya Selatan No.1 Jakarta Barat 11650.
* rizki.briandana[at]mercubuana.ac.id
b) Faculty Of Leadership and Management, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, Malaysia
Bandar Baru Nilai, 71800 Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia.
c) Faculty of Social and Political Science, Universitas Bung Karno, Jakarta, Indonesia.
Jl. Pegangsaan Timur No.17A, Menteng Jakarta Pusat 10310.

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the phenomenon of journalists in utilizing digital platforms. At present Indonesia has entered the era of the industrial revolution 4.0. The change from the fourth industry is marked by the inclusion of digitalization technology in all fields of human life, ranging from the economic, business, infrastructure, and communication fields. Advances in information and communication technology have forced the media industry to converge to survive in this era of disruption. Meanwhile, journalists use digital platforms to upload news material that they create for economic or personal use. New media theory and social media preunership are used as the main foundation in research. This research uses case study method with in-depth interview data collection techniques. The result shows that the new practices as a result of new media technology appear in various forms of activities that have never been carried out before, especially in traditional media practices. This research also reveals the recognition of the erosion of professional values as a result of the impact of new media. One of the ways that is able to perpetuate existence is a deep and complete jurnalistic strengthening and sharpness.

Keywords: social media, Indonesian journalist, media preunership and ICT

Topic: Communication and Multimedia