This study sought to observe and analyze the production of television news content
broadcast daily by TV Equinocio, as well as the working conditions of the journalism
team, and adaptation to the Covid-19 pandemic scenario in Amapá. Specifically, we
sought to examine the production of guidelines; check the dynamics of the interviews;
and describe the work of reporters during the period of social withdrawal/distance in
Macapá, state of Amapá. To achieve the proposed objectives, a case study was
developed, with a qualitative approach, in which semi-structured interviews were
carried out with reporters, producers and the broadcaster's journalism director, and
direct observation of the stages of the studied process. The interviews and
observations took place between July 16, 2020 and August 6, 2020. The results show
that the use of new technologies was essential for the work of journalism teams during
the health crisis. It was also verified the use of home videos recorded by the
interviewees, home office work and stricter hygiene measures. It is considered that the
pandemic affected the routines and ways of working, mainly in the sense of distancing
from the source, and in all stages of construction of the articles. On the other hand, it
brought challenges and experiences that allowed it to transform and innovate
traditional journalistic practice.
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