marc ellison: data journalism at bbc scotland
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Data journalism: Friend or fad?
Marc Ellison || Data journalist || BBC Scotland @marceellison || marc.ellison01@bbc.co.uk
• Independence Referendum team• Perception of data journalism• Placement in newsroom• Watershed moment – stop and search…
BBC Scotland (then)
2,912 kids (8-12) searched
3times the number of searches by Met police
79% consensual searches
949searches made by one officer
16% positive searches
“I think they judge people by what they're wearing - like if they're wearing tracksuits, got their hoods up, or got a cap on…”
• CMS limitations• Limited engagement with beat reporters• Centralized visual journalism unit• Budgetary challenges• Regional data units & collaboration
BBC Scotland (now)
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