Jurnalisme dalam Kerangka Memori Kolektif

Abstract

This article aims to elaborate the role of journalism as a collective memory agent.
The theoretical grounding is derived from the pattern of media relations and
reality formulated by McQuail (2010). This literature review presents theories
and concepts related to journalism, collective memory, and also media memory.
The findings suggest that journalistic practice has a close relationship with
collective memory work. When articulated through the mass media, the work of
journalism is then seen as a media memory phenomenon. As a memory agent, the
journalist's authority and social politic context are two fundamental things in the
study of media memory. Off from some doubts over the professionalism of
journalists in exercising their memory authority, prospective memory is
recommended for their run. This will enrich the meaning of the past, the present
day, and the direction that will be directed towards society in the future.