O uso de dados públicos no telejornalismo paraibano: uma análise da série "Obras inacabadas" produzida pela TV Cabo Branco

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the use of public data in the investigative series “Obras inacabadas”, aired by TV Cabo Branco, a Rede Globo affiliate in João Pessoa, Paraíba, on the JPB2 program between July 17 and 20, 2023. The research examines how the integration of these data into investigative journalism contributed to monitoring the allocation of public resources, promoting transparency, and amplifying the voices of local citizens. Additionally, it explores fundamental concepts such as data journalism, television journalism, and screen journalism, discussing the relevance of these approaches in constructing more impactful and accessible narratives. The analyzed series provided visibility to different regions of Paraíba, such as Brejo, Sertão, and Cariri, highlighting reports on unfinished public works and offering elements for holding those responsible for the delays accountable. The study adopts a qualitative and descriptive approach, based on content analysis of the reports and the cross-referencing of public data used in their construction. Data collection was carried out in multiple stages, including the manual transcription of the reports, ensuring a thorough organization of the investigative material. Additionally, semi-structured interviews were conducted with journalists Laerte Cerqueira and Beto Silva, who led the series, as well as Dani Fechine, coordinator of the Data Unit at Rede Paraíba de Comunicação, of which TV Cabo Branco is a part. The findings indicate that the use of public data in investigative journalism enhances the ability to monitor government actions and demand accountability, fostering a more informed debate on public resource management. The analysis also highlights the challenges journalists face in obtaining and interpreting these data, emphasizing the need for greater data literacy among professionals in the field. Furthermore, it underscores the importance of sustaining this type of journalistic coverage, demonstrating its potential impact on both society and public policies.