Press Freedom and Journalist Independence in Medan, Indonesia

Authors

  • Ahmad Tamrin Sikumbang State Islamic University of North Sumatera, Indonesia
  • Taufik Wal Hidayat Medan Area University, North Sumatra, Indonesia
  • Syukur Kholil State Islamic University of North Sumatera, Indonesia
  • Hasrat Efendi Samosir State Islamic University of North Sumatera, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37680/muharrik.v6i2.4821

Keywords:

Journalist, independence, freedom, Medan

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the application of journalists in carrying out journalistic duties in Medan City. The research method used is descriptive with a qualitative approach. The research informants were ten people who were determined purposively. Observation, interviews, and documentation are data collection. Data analysis refers to the Milles-Hubberman model: data reduction, data presentation, drawing, and testing conclusions. The results of research on the application of journalists in carrying out journalistic duties in Medan City cannot be realized in totality because there are conflicts of interest, such as the interests of media authorities, advertisers, and the government who drive the news and the personal interests of journalists. It is possible to implement the independence of journalists with the style of writing Feature news (typical essays).

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Published

2023-08-15

How to Cite

Sikumbang, A. T., Wal Hidayat, T., Kholil, S., & Samosir, H. E. (2023). Press Freedom and Journalist Independence in Medan, Indonesia. MUHARRIK: Jurnal Dakwah Dan Sosial, 6(2), 349–362. https://doi.org/10.37680/muharrik.v6i2.4821

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 2 (2023): Muharrik: Jurnal Dakwah dan Sosial

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Articles

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