Date of Award

7-28-2011

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Journalism, MSMC

First Advisor

Lily Zeng

Committee Members

Gilbert Fowler; Po Pan

Call Number

ISBN 9781124714004

Abstract

Media professionals in Nepal have been facing a wide range of threats in recent decades as a result of the political turmoil. In 2007, an interim constitution was finally introduced, which states that the freedom of news and communication is protected in Nepal. This study examines the condition of journalists through a survey of practicing Nepalese journalists. It documents the profile of Nepalese journalists, including their perception of press freedom, professionalism, job security, financial situation, technological challenges, and job satisfaction. Findings reveal that journalism is a dangerous profession in Nepal. Journalists struggle in pursuit of press freedom and professionalism in the face of poor financial compensation and the challenge to use necessary media technology where resources are barely available. Not surprisingly, only a small numbers are satisfied with their jobs.

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Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
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