Reporteros del futuro: consumo de noticias entre estudiantes de periodismo en Portugal

Understanding journalism students’ perceptions of their news consumption is fundamental for defining media strategy and new professional profiles. Therefore, the purpose of this research is to analyse the relationship between Portuguese journalism students and news. To achieve this goal, an online survey was conducted. The analysed database comprises 449 responses from students representing all regions of the country. This dataset constitutes the largest and most diverse national sample to date for analysing this research topic in Portugal. The findings indicate that most respondents do not read printed newspapers and magazines, instead preferring to obtain information via traditional media websites, digital platforms, and social media. While the frequency of reading starts off relatively low, there is an observed increase as students advance through their journalism courses. For these young people, the consumption of news is primarily centred on digital platforms, with television being the last traditional medium to have a significant impact.