About
Associate professor in journalism and media studies. Teaches media theory, research method and online journalism. Has a research interest in digitization and value creation in journalism, specifically in local journalism, as well as the user perspective in editorial priorities and strategic development in news media.
Research groups
Publications and research
Scientific publications
Olsen, Ragnhild Kristine; Furseth, Peder Inge
(2023).
Service Innovation and Value Creation in Local Journalism During Times of Crisis.
Journalism Studies
.
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/14616...
Olsen, Ragnhild Kristine; Solvoll, Mona K; Futsæter, Knut Arne
(2022).
Gatekeepers as Safekeepers—Mapping Audiences’ Attitudes towards News Media’s Editorial Oversight Functions during the COVID-19 Crisis.
Journalism and Media
.
Vol. 3.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/3010110
Olsen, Ragnhild Kristine; Olsen, Gunhild Ring; Røsok-Dahl, Heidi
(2022).
Unpacking Value Creation Dynamics in Journalism Education. A Covid-19 Case Study.
Journalism Practice
.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/3005036
Olsen, Ragnhild Kristine
(2021).
Brukerbetaling i lokalaviser – en trussel for bruksmangfold og lokaldemokrati?.
Gran, Anne-Britt; Røssaak, Eivind (Ed.).
Mangfold i spill: Digitalisering av kultur og medier i Norge. 10. p. 190-210.
Universitetsforlaget.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/2979504
Olsen, Ragnhild Kristine (2021). The Value of Local News in the Digital Realm–Introducing the Integrated Value Creation Model. Digital Journalism . Vol. 9.
Olsen, Ragnhild Kristine; Kalsnes, Bente; Barland, Jens (2021). Do Small Streams Make a Big River? Detailing the Diversification of Revenue Streams in Newspapers’ Transition to Digital Journalism Businesses. Digital Journalism .
Olsen, Ragnhild Kristine; Pickard, Victor; Westlund, Oscar
(2020).
Communal News Work: COVID-19 Calls for Collective Funding of Journalism.
Digital Journalism
.
Vol. 8.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/2983857
Olsen, Ragnhild Kristine
(2020).
Understanding the relationship people in their early adulthood have to small-town news and paywalls.
Journalism - Theory, Practice & Criticism
.
Vol. 21.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/2771484
Olsen, Ragnhild
(2019).
Connecting People? Understanding Media’s Role as Democratic Resources for People in Digitally Advanced Local Environments.
Digital Journalism
.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/2761587
Frey, Elsebeth; Olsen, Ragnhild; Giannoumis, G. Anthony (2019). Exploring Journalism and Computer Science Student Collaboration A Norwegian case study. Nordicom Review . Vol. 40.