Precision Journalism in Online Media Reporting in Indonesia
ansar suherman (a*), Hasrullah (b), Hafied Cangara (b), Sudirman Karnay (b)

a) Department of Communication, Universitas Muhammadiyah Buton, Jl. Betoambari No. 36 Kota Baubau, Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia
b) Department of Communication, Universitas Hasanudin, Jl. Perintis Kemerdekaan KM. 10 Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to find the implementation of precision journalism in online news content on Tempo.co, Kumparan, Detik.com, Tirto.id, and CNN.com. In the midst of intense competition in the media industry, audiences as news consumers still need complete and factual information. Although online media generally provide concise details and rely on clicks and speed of publication, it turns out that in the last 5 years online media have emerged that are different from most online media, such as Tempo.co, Kumparan, Detik.com, Tirto, and CNN.com. The existence of precision journalism today is also important. This is because the public^s need for news that is empirical and based on certain data is increasingly pressing. Especially with so many hoax news, of course the quality of the news is more concerning. Using a qualitative research design with a case study approach, conducting content analysis, and comparing the contents of their reports in online media.

Keywords: precision journalism- content analysis- online news

Topic: Other Social Sciences and Humanities