O IMPACTO DA PANDEMIA NO TELEJORNAL DA EPTV SUL DE MINAS

Abstract

This work addresses the impact that the pandemic had on the news on EPTV Sul de Minas. Such an approach is necessary because it is a subject that has become global, and that has impacted different professions and their way of doing things. The objective of this work is to show the main changes during this pandemic period. This intent will be achieved by comparing television news before and during the pandemic. In addition, a survey was carried out with the professionals of the EPTV station, bringing their main perspectives of changes, during that period, when everything was new for the whole world. The analysis demonstrated that many of the changes were necessary, and the COVID-19 subject became the main subject in regional newscasts. Some changes with technological advances were used in this period and still remained after the pandemic. These resources made life easier for journalism professionals.