The task is taking a particular toll on journalists whose specific roles are tasked with surfacing video and images from the war and subsequent humanitarian disaster and authenticating the imagery for use in reporting.
However, viewing this graphic footage does have an impact on our team,” James Law, the editor-in-chief of Storyful, told me Wednesday.
Storyful is a news organization that sifts through the vast ocean of content posted on social media.
“As a result, it is our duty to look closely at the most confronting content posted online,” Law said.
Newsrooms have recognized the mental toll that the work is taking on their journalists, with many offering support resources to their staffs.
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” James Law, Storyful, ” Law, Law, “, Newsrooms
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Israel, ISRAEL