The Russia Left Behind and Snowfall are two New York Times
multimedia packages that I have been especially inspired by lately. They embody
the future of journalism ad where the field is moving. A place of innovation
and open ideas is what my fellow journalism colleagues and I have to look
forward to. Stories can be told in an unimaginable number of ways. The use of
photography, video, and the written word compliment each other to create a
whole experience for the reader in these two examples. Never before seen web
designs also play a large role in keeping readers engaged. In Snowfall, the
people who were there take you step by step through the happenings of the day
of the avalanche. In The Russia Left Behind, the page is set up with a road map
on one side and as the reader scrolls, it’s like they’re sitting shotgun on a
road trip across the country. I’ve introduced a few friends to the story and
their initial reactions were: “Is this journalism?” and “This is so cool!” The
ability to attract readers in non-traditional ways is key to keeping society
engaged in journalism. It’s one thing if print journalism is dying, but there
is no way that all platforms of journalism are decaying. Projects like this are
inspiring to young journalists and news gatherers alike.
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