citizen journalism
noun [mass noun]
The collection, dissemination, and analysis of news and information by the general public, especially by means of the Internet.The Washington Post sees a new trend in the role of "citizen journalism" in the London bombings....
- Get local businesses to contribute prizes for the best citizen journalism.
- Think about combining podcasting with "citizen journalism."
Derivatives
citizen journalist
- He actually does fit the bill of citizen journalist.
- This year, they are less restricted than domestic citizen journalists.
- We are always looking to hear from citizen journalists.