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Dr. Dawn Wheatley is an Assistant Professor in the School of Communications at Dublin City University (DCU), specializing in journalism, political communication, and social media. Her research focuses on newsroom practices, digital journalism, source use in healthcare reporting, and gender representation in media. Previously working as a production journalist at the Irish Daily Mail and Irish Times, she transitioned to academia in 2018 following her PhD on Irish healthcare media coverage.
Educational Background:
- PhD in Journalism Studies (2018)
Research Interests:
- Mobile news dissemination patterns
- Social media's role in journalism
- Gender dynamics in news media
- Journalistic sourcing ethics
- Media monitoring projects (e.g., Global Media Monitoring Project)
Research Trends: Dr. Wheatley's work bridges traditional journalism practices with digital-era challenges, particularly addressing issues like online hostility toward journalists, newsroom adaptation to mobile platforms, and achieving gender parity in media representation. Her 2023-2024 studies highlight persistent gaps in gender representation and evolving professional challenges for journalists.
Key Projects:
- Irish contribution to Worlds of Journalism Study (journalist surveys)
- Coordinating Irish data for Global Media Monitoring Project
Labs/Teams: Active in DCU's media research community, contributing to interdisciplinary projects on climate communication and crisis journalism through the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
