Scroll through TikTok for a few minutes and you will likely meet a news story told in under a minute. For many young people, this is where the news now begins.

Some believe short videos can only deliver shallow information. Yet short-form video now dominates major social media platforms, reflecting a shift in audience preferences toward content that is quick and easy to access (Towpek & Suriani, 2025). Digital journalism has adapted, and TikTok journalism shows that news can be told through concise, visual storytelling. With mobile journalism, a reporter can film, edit, and publish from one smartphone, helped by in-app editing tools simple enough for beginners (Towpek & Suriani, 2025). Multimedia journalism then blends video, text, and graphics to make complex issues easier to follow.

However, speed and style cannot replace credibility. Short videos must make their point in seconds (Towpek & Suriani, 2025), so context can easily be left out, and a catchy video may spread before its claims are checked. Credible journalism still depends on verified facts, clear sources, and transparency.

Audiences share the responsibility. Before you share, ask who made the video, where the information comes from, and whether reliable sources confirm it.

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Referensi :

Jurayeva, S. (2025). Fashion design as a self-branding strategy: Methods of personal image building by media influencers. Academic Journal of Science, Technology and Education, 1(8), 3–5.

Towpek, H., & Suriani, I. (2025). Content analysis of short videos as the dominant format for audience engagement on TikTok, IG Reels, and YouTube Shorts: A literature review. International Journal of Economic Literature, 2(12), 2192–2200.