TRANSFORMATION OF JOURNALISM: CONVERGING MEDIUM AND CONVERGENT JOURNALISM

This article attempts to treat the transformations caused by digital communication technologies and convergence in journalism field. therefore, sector-specific effects of convergence are examined firstly and then consequences of convergence are explicated in point of journalistic practices and employment contextures, afterwards the profile of new media professionals is tried to figure out. besides, effects of convergence policies in sector are mentioned in terms of working conditions and fringe benefits of journalists.