JURNALISME DIGITAL DALAM MEDIA DARING: TANTANGAN DAN PELUANG PRAKTIK JURNALISTIK

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The development of information technology has driven significant transformations in journalism practices, particularly through the emergence of online media. Digital journalism has not only changed the way news is produced and distributed, but also influenced the relationship between media and audiences. This study aims to analyze the development of digital journalism and identify the opportunities and challenges faced in journalistic practices in online media. The study uses a qualitative approach with a descriptive-analytical design through a literature review of relevant journal articles, academic books, and research reports. The data were analyzed by grouping the main themes related to the characteristics, opportunities, challenges, and ethics of digital journalism. The results show that digital journalism has the main characteristics of speed of publication, use of multimedia, and high interactivity. The opportunities for digital journalism include expanded audience reach, efficient distribution of information, and increased public participation. However, digital journalism also faces serious challenges, such as the pressure of speed that impacts the verification process, the risk of spreading misinformation, and a business orientation based on clicks and traffic. This study emphasizes the importance of commitment to journalistic ethics in order to maintain the quality and credibility of reporting amid the dynamics of digital media.

Perkembangan teknologi informasi telah mendorong transformasi signifikan dalam praktik jurnalisme, khususnya melalui hadirnya media daring. Jurnalisme digital tidak hanya mengubah cara produksi dan distribusi berita, tetapi juga memengaruhi hubungan antara media dan audiens. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis perkembangan jurnalisme digital serta mengidentifikasi peluang dan tantangan yang dihadapi dalam praktik jurnalistik pada media daring. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan desain deskriptif-analitis melalui studi pustaka terhadap artikel jurnal, buku akademik, dan laporan penelitian yang relevan. Data dianalisis dengan mengelompokkan tema-tema utama yang berkaitan dengan karakteristik, peluang, tantangan, dan etika jurnalisme digital. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa jurnalisme digital memiliki karakteristik utama berupa kecepatan publikasi, pemanfaatan multimedia, dan interaktivitas yang tinggi. Peluang jurnalisme digital meliputi perluasan jangkauan audiens, efisiensi distribusi informasi, serta meningkatnya partisipasi publik. Namun demikian, jurnalisme digital juga menghadapi tantangan serius, seperti tekanan kecepatan yang berdampak pada proses verifikasi, risiko penyebaran misinformasi, serta orientasi bisnis berbasis klik dan trafik. Penelitian ini menegaskan pentingnya komitmen terhadap prinsip etika jurnalistik agar kualitas dan kredibilitas pemberitaan tetap terjaga di tengah dinamika media digital.