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Re-enchanting journalism

A new kind of journalism is emerging online. The role of the journalist is also reinventing itself through new sources of information, and in particular amateur and professional blogs. The "CFJ/CNN European award for the best news blog" was created as a showcase for new journalistic talents. It encourages European journalism students to practice their future profession using new media, and more specifically the blog. Not the "dear diary" kind of blog, nor the stamp collector's blog. More a news blog, where texts, photos, sounds, videos and animations serve the interests of facts, reports and interviews to bring general-interest or specialist issues to the public's attention, and invite comment. CNN International, known for its professionalism in news reporting, and CFJ, a European reference in journalism studies, both believe in this "re-enchantment" of the information profession. Like them, I am confident that the generation of students who take part in this Award will lead the way for interactive, innovative, citizen journalism which, we trust, will draw on the fundamental values of our profession: watertight facts, multiple sources, honesty, clear language, an attractive style, and respect for the individual.

 

The « CNN International / CFJ Award for the Best Student News Blog in Europe » has been awarded to Ciaran Jenkins from Cardiff School of Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies and to Antonin Sabot from the CFJ in Paris.
 
Emmanuel Chain, President of the Jury, Pierre Haski, founder of Rue89.com, Marie Ducastel, General Director of the CFJ and, Charles Hodson CNN International Anchor of « World Business Today » hosted the Award Ceremony on Friday 15th of June, at the Television Fair.

Among the 12 Nominees, the Jury selected the two winners of the first edition of this Award:

blamerbellbriefs The « Grand Prize » (a 6 week internship at CNN International headquarters in London and 2 500 euros) went to : Ciaran Jenkins from Cardiff School of Journalism, Media & Cultural Studies (United Kingdom) for his blog:

http://blamerbellbriefs.blogspot.com

Ciaran's blog has become one of the most popular blogs in the region of Cardiff. Politicians contribute to it; it is respected by the Media and the author is pretty amazed by his success which he would not have envisaged a few months back.

antoninsabot The « Judges’ Special Prize » (One month internship organized by the CFPJ International) went to : Antonin Sabot from the CFJ (France) for his blog:

http://antoninsabot.over-blog.com

This blog aims at sharing the work and interests of Antonin: his pictures, commentaries, and his passion for journalism. In this blog, he stresses the importance of journalism which he considers to be essential for the community.

This first edition of the Award was designated for students currently registered in one University or School of Journalism within one of the countries of the Council of Europe. The aim was to award an information blog, written in French or in English. For more information on this first edition of the Prize and on the rules, click here.

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