The University Edition of the Mobile Journalism textbook.

The 2025 University Edition of the Mobile Journalism is the preferred set text for professors teaching courses in smartphone video production, mobile journalism, digital marketing, broadcast reporting, and mobile filmmaking.



Mobile Journalism” is a comprehensive guide to multimedia storytelling with smartphones.


The Mobile Journalism University Edition textbook is a comprehensive teaching resource that directly supports the development of essential mobile journalism skills sought by media schools:

  • Smartphone Video Production: The book offers step-by-step guidance on shooting professional-quality video using smartphones, complemented by multiple downloadable resources and videos that visually demonstrate practical techniques.
  • Storytelling and Content Creation: Featuring 12 chapters, the textbook delves deeply into multimedia storytelling strategies, including fresh case studies from industry experts like BBC’s Ros Atkins and Deutsche Welle’s Johanna Rüdiger, helping students build strong narrative skills tailored for mobile platforms.
  • Editing and Post-Production: It includes behind-the-scenes insights into workflows for creating long-form TV documentaries using mobile equipment, exposing students to realistic editing and production challenges.
  • Multimedia Integration: The inclusion of AI toolkit usage and case studies encourages students to integrate various media formats—video, audio, and interactive elements—to produce compelling stories suitable for multiple platforms.
  • Social Media & Distribution Strategy: The text discusses what it means to be a respected news influencer and shares contemporary approaches to distribution and engagement, essential for mobile journalism’s reach and impact.
  • Emerging Technologies: Updated insights on leveraging the AI toolkit and mobile filmmaking innovations keep learners abreast of the latest technology trends, ensuring they acquire skills relevant to current industry shifts.
  • Mobile Reporting in Challenging Environments: While case studies reflect global reporting contexts, the textbook offers insight into adaptable mobile journalism techniques suited for diverse and complex newsroom scenarios.
  • Ethics and Legal Considerations for Mobile Journalism: By incorporating expert experience and real-world examples, the textbook encourages ethical storytelling and responsible journalism practice in the mobile-first media environment.

The Mobile Journalism University Edition, priced at USD $60 with instant digital delivery, is tailored for professors and students in media studies programs worldwide. It is the preferred set text for courses in smartphone video production, mobile journalism, digital marketing, broadcast reporting, and mobile filmmaking, including its use as a mandatory text in the Singapore University of Social Sciences’ Digital Marketing program.

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    The ‘Bible of Mobile Journalism.’

    Marcela Kunova, Editor, Journalism Co UK