Julie Posetti

Dr. Julie Posetti is a prominent researcher and journalist specializing in the intersection of journalism and digital media. She serves as a Senior Researcher at the Centre for Freedom of the Media (CFOM) at the University of Sheffield and is also the Global Director of Research at the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ).

Academic Background and Research Focus

Dr. Posetti holds a PhD in journalism studies, with a focus on digital age threats to investigative journalism. Her research interests include journalism practice, digital media, disinformation, gender issues in journalism, and freedom of expression. She has authored significant works such as Protecting Journalism Sources in the Digital Age (UNESCO, 2017) and co-edited Journalism, Fake News and Disinformation (UNESCO, 2018) and Balancing Act: Responding to Disinformation While Respecting Freedom of Expression (UNESCO/ITU, 2020) .12

Professional Experience

With over three decades in journalism, Dr. Posetti's career includes roles as a news editor, documentary reporter, and national political correspondent for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). Her investigative reporting has garnered multiple awards, including recognition for her coverage of Indigenous affairs and systemic child abuse .12

Before her current roles, she was a Senior Research Fellow at the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism (RISJ) at the University of Oxford, where she led the Journalism Innovation Project. Dr. Posetti has also contributed to various reputable publications, including The Atlantic, BBC, and The Guardian, and has been involved in initiatives addressing online violence against journalists .234

Contributions to Journalism

Dr. Posetti is known for her insights into the transformative impacts of social media on journalism, particularly regarding audience engagement and verification challenges. Her work aims to address contemporary crises and opportunities facing journalism, particularly in the digital landscape .125