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; Hess, Kristy
(2024).
“It’s New to Us”: Exploring Authentic Innovation in Local News Settings.
15 p.
Media and Communication.
Vol. 12.
https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.17645/mac.7444
Olsen, Ragnhild Kristine; Furseth, Peder Inge
(2023).
Service Innovation and Value Creation in Local Journalism During Times of Crisis.
Journalism Studies.
Vol. 24.
https://doi.org/10.1080/1461670X.2023.2173510
Olsen, Ragnhild Kristine; Mathisen, Birgit Røe
(2023).
Deserted Local News: Exploring News Deserts From a Journalistic
Recruitment Perspective.
11 p.
Media and Communication.
Vol. 11.
https://doi.org/10.17645/mac.v11i3.6738
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://doi.org/10.1080/17512786.2022.2043767
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.
15 p.
Journalism and Media.
Vol. 3.
https://doi.org/10.3390/journalmedia3010014
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. p. 190-210.
Universitetsforlaget.
https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.18261/978821504...
Olsen, Ragnhild Kristine
(2021).
The Value of Local News in the Digital Realm–Introducing the Integrated Value Creation Model.
Digital Journalism.
Vol. 9.
https://doi.org/10.1080/21670811.2021.1912623
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.
22 p.
Digital Journalism.
https://doi.org/10.1080/21670811.2021.1973905
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://doi.org/10.1177/1464884919886438
Olsen, Ragnhild Kristine; Pickard, Victor; Westlund, Oscar
(2020).
Communal News Work: COVID-19 Calls for Collective Funding of Journalism.
7 p.
Digital Journalism.
Vol. 8.
https://doi.org/10.1080/21670811.2020.1763186