Bolstering trust by ‘letting them know who we are’: How New York Times ‘enhanced bios’ signal expertise
Journalism: Theory, Practice & Criticism
Published online on October 08, 2025
Abstract
Journalism, Ahead of Print.
What do news organizations treat as expertise when detailing their staff’s backgrounds and experiences? In this study, we apply the dual concepts of “connection-based reporting” and “political identity ownership” to examineNew York Times“enhanced bios,” ...
What do news organizations treat as expertise when detailing their staff’s backgrounds and experiences? In this study, we apply the dual concepts of “connection-based reporting” and “political identity ownership” to examineNew York Times“enhanced bios,” ...