Mark Deuze

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Mark Deuze is a leading media scholar whose work fundamentally rethinks the practice and identity of journalism in the digital age. His primary research areas center on media work, digital culture, and the evolving nature of journalism as a profession. Deuze’s major contributions include his influential concept of “X Journalism,” which provides a critical framework for understanding the proliferation of new terms like “data journalism” and “solutions journalism.” This work, detailed in his 2020 paper (54 citations), argues that these labels reveal deeper ideological struggles over journalism’s core purpose. More recently, his 2024 paper (8 citations) pioneers a vital new direction by examining the embodied experience of journalists—what it feels like to be a journalist in an increasingly automated newsroom. By centering the physical and emotional reality of news work, Deuze challenges purely technological narratives of change. His impact is substantial, with his work cited over 10,000 times, making him one of the most influential voices in contemporary media studies. A professor at the University of Amsterdam, Deuze is also known for his accessible writing and his ability to bridge academic theory with the lived experiences of media professionals.