Lottie Jangdal

Lottie Jangdal is a researcher at Mid Sweden University, affiliated with the Department of Communication, Quality Management and Information Systems (KKI) and the DEMICOM research center. Her work focuses on hyperlocal media, environmental journalism, and their democratic significance.

• PhD in Journalism and Media and Communications Science
• Recent research examines role perceptions of Nordic environmental journalists and hyperlocal media's impact on civic engagement.

Her publications address themes such as media ecology, local governance, and newsroom practices during crises. She co-authored studies on hyperlocal journalism's interactions with public relations and its ability to fill information gaps in municipalities.