Perfil do jornalista na Região Tocantina

a construção da identidade profissional no sul do Maranhão

Abstract

Objective: This research aims to investigate the identity, routine and perceptions of journalists in the second largest city in Maranhão, Imperatriz. The objective is to draw a panorama that identifies the satisfaction of these professionals with the area in which they work, as well as to know the particularities that mark the way in which journalists graduated in Social Communication who work in journalistic vehicles or institutions with assistance are seen. Method: Methodologically the study adopts the mixed method, with a quantitative and a qualitative step. An exploratory survey sought to map journalists and vehicles in the city. Results: The study shows that in Imperatriz there are two printed newspapers, two journalistic magazines, six broadcasters with news programs and six communications advisors. In order to achieve these objectives, this research selected five journalists who work in different vehicles: printed newspaper, television news and press office. The results show that, even though they are satisfied with the chosen profession, journalists are unhappy with some problems they face in relation to the area, such as low remuneration, lack of unionization and representation, machismo, class disarticulation, accumulation of functions and the presence of political interests. Conclusion: It is understood that the academic training and the knowledge acquired during training, through their teachers and by the disciplines, influenced and shaped the way these former students see the communication market in Imperatriz. There is more thinking and the intention of adding greater knowledge and value to the class than giving up or crisis in the face of this problem.