Local radio without borders: the experimentation of a Portuguese community broadcaster on the Internet (in Portuguese)

Abstract

Hyperlocal journalism, understood as the type of journalism practiced and undertaken in small communities around the world, is part of the media ecosystem, but it is rarely recognized for its importance. With the withdrawal of media companies from smaller locations, in the beginning of the 21st century, hyperlocal journalism has resumed its space thanks to the Internet, exploring the streak of community news with a view to reaching audiences in various parts of the world. This study focuses on Portugal and investigates how hyperlocal news is being made on a radio in the interior of the country - Rádio Cova da Beira (RCB). The results of content analysis on the website, interviews and participant observation in the newsroom of the broadcaster based in Fundão show that this model of local journalism values culture, but faces serious structural and financial problems.