Yotam Ophir on Journalism’s Struggles, Upcoming Talks, and Book Release
Yotam Ophir, Associate Professor of Communication, was quoted in as recent about how media outlets lack racial diversity amid the backlash following MSNBC’s canceling of Joy Reid’s show.
He took the opportunity to highlight broader issues in journalism.
Yotam Ophir, an associate professor at the University at Buffalo’s Department of Communication, commented that while there’s no clear proof race was a factor, concerns are valid. He noted that journalism is struggling due to shrinking newsrooms and financial challenges. Ophir emphasized the importance of diversity in media for a strong democracy and urged journalists to continue informing the public, especially in difficult times.
“Journalists play a critical role in democracies, as irreplaceable mediators between the public and the governments, but if the media [fails] to include the voices of non-white people (or in other cases, of non-male people), it cannot adequately fulfill this important role.”
Upcoming Appearances
Additionally, Yotam Ophir is currently engaged in several prestigious speaking engagements, proudly representing UB in three invited talks. He is also eagerly anticipating the release of his upcoming book, , expected in early summer. Below are details of his upcoming events:
- March 17: Attending a 4-day NSF workshop in Brazil on cybersecurity and misinformation.
- April 9: Panelist at the International Science Reserve event at the New York Academy of Sciences.
- June 11: Plenary Speaker at the CSTE Annual Conference in Grand Rapids, MI.
