The interactive data explorer allows users to filter ICFJ's data on newsroom technology by region, role and more.
The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) and Google News Lab today launched an interactive data explorer that makes it easy for users to dig into a wealth of new survey data from hundreds of newsrooms worldwide and examine how journalists are using technology.
The data visualization tool uses findings from ICFJ's State of Technology in Global Newsrooms, the first-ever global survey of the adoption of technology by the news media. ICFJ partnered with Google News Lab, design studio Polygraph and University of Miami’s Knight Chair in Visual Journalism Alberto Cairo to build the tool.
The survey report, released in October, found that despite some gains, journalists are not keeping pace with the tech revolution. It identified the regional leaders and laggards, as well as gaps in everything from newsroom training to digital security. Now, ICFJ is making this data available and inviting journalists to explore and illuminate hidden trends.
“We are sharing this treasure trove of data for journalists, newsroom managers, researchers, funders and others to explore,” said Joyce Barnathan, ICFJ’s president. “Study the trends that interest you, and use the data to inform new strategies and research.”
Aimed at gauging how well journalists are keeping pace with the tech revolution, the study garnered responses from more than 2,700 newsroom managers and journalists across 130 countries.
“The News Lab is proud to support this incredible study," said Simon Rogers, data editor at the News Lab. "Working in a newsroom has never been more challenging, and this report gives us unique insights into the day-to-day lives of journalists at the bleeding edge of editorial innovation."
The data explorer allows users to sift through this unprecedented dataset and surface new findings that shed light on trends in their region and around the world. They can filter by variables such as position and newsroom type, as well as download the aggregated, anonymized survey data for further analysis.
With the explorer, users can address questions such as:
- Which tools are reporters in sub-Saharan Africa using to reach and interact with their audiences?
- What types of training are most valued by news editors in Latin America and the Caribbean?
- How are newsroom employees in Eurasia/the former USSR securing their information - and how does that compare to those in North America?
Storyful, Google News Lab and SurveyMonkey supported the study. Georgetown University’s Communication, Culture & Technology program helped to administer and analyze the survey, which was distributed via SurveyMonkey. Results were collected across eight regions: Eurasia/former USSR, Europe, Latin America, Middle East/North Africa, North America, sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and East/Southeast Asia.
Check out the data explorer, and see highlights from the survey on Medium.
Is there a new strategy you want to try in your newsroom based on ICFJ’s survey? Do you now want to conduct further research on a particular topic? Let ICFJ know how you are putting this data to use: Fill out this form or tweet out on #ICFJtechsurvey.
For more information, please contact ICFJ Communications Director Erin Stock at 202-349-7636 or estock@icfj.org.