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Journalist Celebrates 40 Years in Profession

From Morgunblaðið · () Icelandic

Translated from Icelandic, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Ómar Garðarsson, editor of Eyjafréttir, celebrated 40 years as a journalist on June 12.
  • Garðarsson, who previously worked as a ship's cook and a police officer, expressed gratitude for the opportunities journalism has provided.
  • He noted witnessing four technological revolutions that significantly impacted journalism, leading to the disappearance of entire professions, but remains optimistic about the future.

Ómar Garðarsson marked four decades in journalism on June 12, a milestone celebrated by Eyjafréttir, the newspaper he edits in Vestmannaeyjar.

I am very grateful to have received the opportunities that journalism has given me.

— Ómar GarðarssonSpeaking about his career in journalism.

Reflecting on his career, Garðarsson shared his gratitude for the experiences journalism has offered. His path to the profession was unconventional, having previously served as a cook on a trawler and as a police officer. He views both these roles as valuable preparation for his journalistic endeavors.

Both jobs were good preparation for journalism.

— Ómar GarðarssonReferring to his previous work as a ship's cook and a police officer.

Over his 40 years, Garðarsson has observed at least four major technological revolutions that have profoundly reshaped the field of journalism, causing entire professions to vanish. Despite these significant changes, he maintains a positive outlook, emphasizing that it's important not to be overly pessimistic about the future of the industry.

It is important not to paint the devil on the wall.

— Ómar GarðarssonCommenting on the impact of technological changes on journalism.
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Originally published by Morgunblaðið in Icelandic. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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