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Brit Laak is a Lecturer in Television Journalism at the University of Tartu, Faculty of Social Sciences, Institute of Social Studies. She has held teaching and administrative roles since 2014, including Programme Director for the BA "Journalism & Communications" since 2022.
Education:
- Doctoral studies in Media and Communication (2018–present)
- Master's Degree in Journalism (University of Tartu, 2014)
- Bachelor's Degree in Journalism and Communication (University of Tartu, 2011)
- Chemistry Bachelor studies (University of Tartu, 2008)
Research Focus: Brit Laak explores narrative temporality in TV news, journalistic decision-making around sensitive content, and stress management in journalism. Her work connects media theory with practical applications in Estonian television journalism.
Projects:
- Fighting Mis- and Disinformation with Knowledge (Principal Investigator, 2023–2025)
- Analysis of ResTA/RITA communication activities (2023)
- "Behind the curtains": Estonian newsrooms in 1989 (2019–2020)
Supervision: She has guided numerous master's and practical projects on topics including narrative construction, author collaboration in news, and emotional responses to tragic broadcasts.
Publications: Her recent works analyze narrative persistence in global news coverage and ethical challenges in visual journalism, while earlier research examined burnout factors in sports journalism during major events like the Rio Olympics.