Eroding the Fourth Wall
Written by News Channel 2 on July 17, 2013. Posted in Channel 10 rochester, Rochester channel 10 news, Rochester ny channel 10
Channel 10 Rochester NY is helping to change the way Rochester citizens see their local news team. Thanks to social media and RSS feeds, the people who report the news are more accessible than ever before, allowing viewers to follow each reporter on Facebook or Twitter, for a much more personal take on the stories of the day.
Journalists used to have to remain distinctly apart from their subjects and stories, adhering to an impartiality that was clearly defined and rigorously maintained. This separation was thought necessary for accurate and unbiased reporting of important topics, and personal investment in a story was left to the opinion desk. But Channel 10 Rochester NY offers a different take on modern journalism.
With the advent of social media, viewers are finding that a more personal connection with their news reporters helps to bring a fresh and welcome perspective to the stories. While journalistic integrity still dictates an unbiased and non judgmental approach to reporting, the comments and opinions of Rochester Channel 10 news reporters can offer a more human angle to the stories that affect the lives of Rochester residents.
Through the official website of Channel 10 Rochester NY news viewers have the opportunity to connect with journalists, reporters, and on air personalities that would have been unheard of just ten years ago. This type of interaction serves to nearly obliterate the "fourth wall" of the television medium by allowing social media users to tap into the comments of the commentators themselves. In addition to personal insights, social media allows for realtime updates of breaking stories, so newshounds can always stay abreast of the stories that matter most to them, as told by the people they trust.
Rochester NY Channel 10 is just one of many stations riding this new wave of transparency and genuine personal interest in the world of news reporting. And based on the response, Rochester residents like what they see.
Zachary Harvey
February 27, 2014 at 5:35 pm | #
I like the idea, but honestly, I'm waiting for a good, solid Alec Baldwin moment when someone just snaps and Tweets like a madman. I can't help it, that cracks me up.
Faith Mullins
Ruben Walsh
Alexander Patterson
Luis Fleming
June 27, 2014 at 8:00 pm | #