What does PJMS mean in UNIVERSITIES

Policy Journalism and Media Studies explores the role of media and journalism in both the formation and interpretation of policy. It examines the impact that media have on public policy, as well as its contribution to policy discourse, advocacy, and agenda-setting.

Policy Journalism and Media Studies helps us to understand how news outlets cover public policy topics. It also provides insight into how these coverage shapes our understanding of policies, amplifies or silences certain opinions, and thus contributes to public engagement with the policy process.

Topics studied in POMS include media representation of public policies, communication theories related to the formation of public opinion about policy issues, journalism ethics related to policy coverage, among others.

Students who specialize in POMS can have careers in fields such as journalism, communications research, political analysis, advocacy organization staff positions and other related fields. Additionally they may pursue academic roles at universities or research organizations focused on studying news media production processes.

By studying POMS we can better understand how news organizations shape our perception of policies which can lead to greater civic engagement in politics. Additionally it allows us to become aware of factual inaccuracies potentially embedded within news stories which could influence decision-making processes.

Several applications for this field have emerged over recent years; from providing a deeper understanding of “fake news” phenomena often seen during election seasons around the world, to understanding why some issues don't get much attention from journalists despite their importance for public debate or challenging existing expectations about what kind of policies should be discussed by media outlets.

Those interested in this field should possess strong written communication skills as well as quantitative analytical abilities (such as using data analysis software). Furthermore they need an interest in current affairs since this plays an important role when studying both journalistic production and consumption processes related to public policy topics.

There are several online resources available discussing PJMS including The Shorenstein Center's online archive on ‘Journalism and American Politics” featuring relevant articles discussing US politics through a journalistic lens or Columbia Journalism School's annual book series focusing on ‘News Coverage & Government Information' hosted by The Tow Center for Digital Journalism.