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| Rasmus Kleis Nielsen | |
|---|---|
| Name | Rasmus Kleis Nielsen |
| Nationality | Danish |
| Occupation | Political scientist, academic, author |
| Employer | University of Oxford |
| Notable works | "Grounding the News", "The Changing Business of Journalism" |
Rasmus Kleis Nielsen is a Danish political scientist and media scholar specializing in news media studies, political communication, and the relationship between technology companies and public policy. He holds academic positions and has authored and edited multiple books and reports on journalism, media policy, and the effects of digital platforms on information ecosystems. Nielsen is known for empirical research on news organizations, media economics, and the governance of online speech.
Nielsen was born in Denmark and completed undergraduate studies before pursuing graduate education that bridged political science, communication studies, and media studies. He obtained advanced degrees culminating in a doctorate at an institution associated with comparative research traditions similar to those at London School of Economics, University of Oxford, and University of Copenhagen. His doctoral and early postdoctoral training engaged with methodological approaches common to scholars at European Consortium for Political Research and International Communication Association conferences.
Nielsen has held faculty and research roles at leading institutions including research centers comparable to the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism, University of Oxford, and collaborations with units at Columbia University and King's College London. He has led large-scale projects funded by bodies resembling the Economic and Social Research Council, the European Commission, and private foundations such as those aligned with Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation-style philanthropic support. Nielsen has supervised doctoral candidates engaged with networks around the International Journal of Press/Politics, the Journalism Studies community, and the Digital Media Research Centre.
Nielsen's research examines the intersection of news organizations, digital platforms, and public institutions. Major themes include the business models of legacy media and start-ups, the role of Facebook, Google, and other Silicon Valley firms in news distribution, and the governance challenges posed by platform moderation and regulation such as debates surrounding the Digital Services Act and the General Data Protection Regulation. He has produced comparative studies highlighting differences among media systems like those classified by Hallin and Mancini and case studies of outlets including The New York Times, BBC, The Guardian, and regional newspapers. Nielsen's work engages with policymakers from entities like the United Nations, European Parliament, and national ministries, and with journalists at organizations such as Reuters, Associated Press, and Agence France-Presse.
As a public intellectual, Nielsen frequently contributes analysis to media outlets and appears at forums including panels hosted by Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism, Berkman Klein Center, and the World Economic Forum. He has advised regulators and participated in hearings alongside representatives from House Committee on Energy and Commerce, European Commission, and national parliaments. Nielsen's commentary has been featured in publications such as The Guardian, Financial Times, The Washington Post, and broadcast outlets like BBC Radio 4 and CNN, and he participates in conferences such as SXSW and Nieman Foundation events.
Nielsen's scholarship has been recognized with academic awards and honors from institutions akin to the British Academy, the European Communication Research and Education Association, and journalism research prizes affiliated with the International Communication Association. He has received research grants and fellowships comparable to those awarded by the Leverhulme Trust, the John S. Knight Journalism Fellowships, and university-specific distinguished professorships.
- "Grounding the News" — comparative analyses of newsrooms and editorial decision-making at outlets like The New York Times and BBC. - "The Changing Business of Journalism and Its Implications for Democracy" — studies of media economics, drawing on examples from Nieman Lab-style reporting and industry data from Pew Research Center. - Edited volumes on platform governance and content moderation referencing cases involving Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. - Policy reports submitted to bodies resembling the European Commission and advisory briefs for organizations similar to the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism.
Category:Danish academics Category:Media scholars Category:Political scientists