What role does data play in journalism? Series: Data heroes

In this episode of the interview series "Data Heroes," Dr. Gero Presser talks to Prof. Christina Elmer from TU Dortmund University about the use of data in journalism. As a proven expert in digital and data-based journalism, she brings with her extensive practical experience—from her journalistic work at SPIEGEL to her current professorship at TU Dortmund University.

Together, they shed light on how data is becoming the basis of journalistic work today: whether in the evaluation of leaked information, data-based research, or the critical use of algorithms and artificial intelligence. Prof. Elmer shows how journalistic stories gain depth and significance through sound data analysis—and why data-driven transparency is more important today than ever before.

Topics of discussion:

• What distinguishes data journalism from traditional journalism?
• How do you deal with a leak professionally?
• What role does data play in storytelling?
• Why journalistic data quality and algorithmic transparency are crucial

Gain exciting insights into the intersection of journalism, data, and technology—and learn how responsible data handling is changing the media landscape.

About the series:
In the "Data Heroes" series, Dataciders CEO Dr. Gero Presser regularly talks to leading figures from the world of data and AI. The interviews provide exclusive insights, practical perspectives, and inspiration for data-driven thinking in business, science, and society.