Collective Memory, Journalism, and News Making

Abstract This chapter discusses the role of media in the construction of collective memory, especially in the post-broadcast era. It focuses on the role of institutions and power organizations standing behind journalists and influencing how news stories are reported. It discusses various techniques used by journalists to make such stories believable, relevant, and accessible to the target audience, such as the choice of eyewitnesses, selective sources, or using media templates in order to reinforce stereotypes and provide the typification of new reports. In addition, the chapter discusses techniques that intend to manipulate the minds of the group as well as it discusses the macro- and microstructures of the news text, including headlines, leads, and visuals, are also discussed.