This post features video filmed by the BBC College of Journalism of Charlie Beckett, founding director of POLIS, the media think-tank at the London School of Economics, delivering the keynote speech at news:rewired – connected journalism on Thursday (6 October).
Charlie Beckett: ‘Go forth, connect and innovate’
Charlie Beckett, founding director of POLIS, the journalism and society think-tank at the London School of Economics delivered the keynote speech at today’s news:rewired – connected journalism conference
Beckett, who has previously worked as programme editor for Channel 4 News and the BBC, explained why it is an exciting time to be a journalist
LIVE: Keynote with Charlie Beckett
A welcome address from executive producer of MSN Pete Clifton and Charlie Beckett, founding director of POLIS gives the news:rewired – connected journalism keynote speech
Photo by Nigel Stead, London School of Economics
Charlie Beckett to give keynote at news:rewired – connected journalism
Beckett, previously programme editor for broadcasters including Channel 4 News and the BBC, will discuss the past, present and future of networked journalism, drawing on his extensive research and interest in the topic of participatory journalism and the growing examples of collaborative efforts within the news industry.
You can still buy tickets for news:rewired – connected journalism at this link.