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155 Journalism videos on Instagram. Format, hook, and view count sit on each video. The videos stay on Instagram.

instagram2:02106.3K3%86.3×Reporter covers local business changeJamesRojasNews · Street Interview106.3K3%86.3×instagram871.5K6.9%25.2×Political quote editorial news carouselNew York Magazine · Carousel871.5K6.9%25.2×instagram74.4K6.8%13.5×Photo essay about athletes owning catsOffBall · Carousel74.4K6.8%13.5×instagram1.9M6.7%23.5×Political news carousel celebrating Democratic winsImpact · Carousel1.9M6.7%23.5×instagram1:05187.6K9.6%6.3×Splitscreen commentary on news clipsGary Sue · Yap187.6K9.6%6.3×instagram0:4953.6K17.3%2.5×On-the-ground political news updateGary Sue · Yap53.6K17.3%2.5×instagram1:06266.8K5.9%13.5×Political news report with urgencyGary Sue · Single Take266.8K5.9%13.5×instagram1:0895.6K7.2%3.1×Comparing two political responses side-by-sideGary Sue · Split screen95.6K7.2%3.1×instagram1:391.2M4%53.9×Reporter explains strange ocean phenomenonThe Oregonian · Talking Head Edit1.2M4%53.9×instagram191.7K6.7%105.2×F1 driver's historic championship winEsses · Carousel191.7K6.7%105.2×instagram1:011.9M4.4%93.8×Creator reports on phone durability testCustom Adventurist · Talking Head Edit1.9M4.4%93.8×instagram1:05531.5K5.5%Creator explains fashion media controversyRyan Selvy · Split screen531.5K5.5%instagram2:33522.5K9.8%23.1×News report breaks down corruptionProPublica · Talking Head Edit522.5K9.8%23.1×instagram2:03184.6K5.1%8.8×Satirical skit about Trump's lawsuitDave Jorgenson · Skit184.6K5.1%8.8×instagram2:3287.7K5.3%81.5×Reporter breaks down school scandalJamesRojasNews · Talking Head Edit87.7K5.3%81.5×instagram0:2387.6K4.9%1.8×Investigative report on LA landlordYOONJ KIM · Vlog87.6K4.9%1.8×instagram4.2M6.7%20.6×Sobering art installation about domestic violence.The Female Quotient® · Carousel4.2M6.7%20.6×instagram0:35652.9K6.6%92.4×Historical breakdown of photo processgarrett king 🤠 · Greenscreen Talking Head652.9K6.6%92.4×instagram1:21826.3K4.4%4.8×Personal perspective on French protestsBrut. · Talking Head Edit826.3K4.4%4.8×instagram2:001.3M3.5%37.9×Journalist investigates AI story pitchesNew York Magazine · Talking Head Edit1.3M3.5%37.9×instagram81.3K6.8%14.8×Editorial carousel on college football mediaOffBall · Carousel81.3K6.8%14.8×instagram2:033M6.2%117.4×Reporter explains investigative processProPublica · Talking Head Edit3M6.2%117.4×instagram385.4K6.8%16.5×Investigative carousel on Chinese internet trendswelcome · Carousel385.4K6.8%16.5×instagram1:52365.8K4.4%5.9×Host fact-checks podcast clip claimsThe View · Clip365.8K4.4%5.9×
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