This research aims to examine how local journalists perceive media capitalism and its connection to the content produced by the media, as well as the challenges it poses to journalistic ethics. Capitalism is closely intertwined with mass media in Indonesia, including in the Yogyakarta Province, Indonesia. This study utilizes a case study method with a qualitative approach. Data collection techniques involve in-depth interviews with three local journalists in Yogyakarta. The researcher applies the theory of media political economy from the perspective of critical communication studies. The research findings indicate that capitalism is inevitable in the mass media ecosystem. This capitalism impacts the content produced by journalists, prioritizing the ideologies and interests of capital owners, including advertisers, with the goal of making a profit. It also presents ethical challenges to journalists themselves in maintaining their independence while practicing their profession. This study also found that journalists are often under pressure from capital owners when carrying out their profession according to journalistic ethics, sometimes contradicting journalistic principles such as objectivity, accuracy, and the obligation to report facts accurately. 

Authors:
Silvy Dian Setiawan, Gadjah Mada University, Indonesia

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Last updated: 2023-02-23 23:45:00

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