Automation of Work With User-Generated Content Inthe Practice of a Regional Tv Journalist

The article is devoted to working with user content on a regional TV channel. Due to their convergence, the work of journalists is changing. This is influenced by the fact that the distribution environment becomes shared. Despite the tradition of broadcasting, programs are increasingly being released online. Atthe same time, journalists often use social media to search for information guides and content. The essence of interaction with user content in modern conditions is considered. The Internet is becoming a key platform for journalists to compete due to its technical capabilities. A method for automating the collection of user content is proposed, which significantly reduces the time spent by a journalist and creates the basis for new scientific research. The process of developing a program for collecting publications from online communities is described. Thefeatures of the content in urban and regional publications are considered.