Uses and Advantages of the Smartphone, Formats and Apps in Mobile Journalism

The mobile journalism (MOJO) is a rapidly journalistic modality. Using the smartphone and its apps, journalists today carry out their professional work. The study aims to identify the apps used by journalists across various formats, as well as the advantages offered by both these apps and smartphones in the practice of MOJO. A mixed methodology was applied. For the quantitative study, 63 journalists were surveyed, and for the qualitative study, four mobile trainers were interviewed. The results show that journalists predominantly use video and communication apps. Among the benefits provided by smartphones are agility and their non-intimidating nature. Regarding apps, their variety of functionalities was highlighted. It is emphasized that journalists must possess skills in MOJO practices, as this knowledge is now considered a requirement in the labor market.