One third of all journalists are creator journalists, new report finds
A third of journalists are creator journalists, independently publishing news, commentary or other content outside of a traditional media organization, according to a Muck Rack study published Tuesday.
The study, which provides a snapshot of the state of creator journalism, found that out of 1,515 surveyed journalists, 522 self-identified as creator journalists. To compile the report, Muck Rack sent journalists in its database a survey in April. Most of the respondents were based in the United States, though the pool also includes journalists in the United Kingdom, Canada and India.
Half of the creator journalists who responded said they have been self-publishing for more than five years, signifying that the segment is quite mature despite narratives that creator journalism is a new, fleeting trend, said Muck Rack data journalist Matt Albasi, who compiled the report.
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