Mobile journalism is a form of multimedia newsgathering and storytelling that enables journalists to document, edit and share news using small, network connected devices like smartphones.
A broadband wireless connection, satellite phone, or cellular network is then used to transmit the story and imagery for publication.
[2][3][4] The term mojo has been in use since 2005, originating at the Fort Myers News-Press and then gaining popularity throughout the Gannett newspaper chain in the United States.
[5] Some key benefits of mobile journalism in comparison to conventional methods include affordability, portability, discretion, approachability, and the ease of access for beginners.
[6] Editors at AJ+, a digital outlet form Al Jazeera, use mobile journalists in their video news coverage.