The textbook provides a comprehensive understanding of the basic concepts and terms of the theory of journalism, the origin and evolution of the press, its place in the social system, culture, politics. The typology of modern media, professional qualities of a journalist, ways to increase the efficiency of editorial offices, issues of freedom of journalism and the principles of behavior of journalists are considered. The presentation of the material is based on the latest concepts of journalism and the experience of the domestic and world press. The textbook reflects the content of the training course provided for by the state educational standard in the specialty "Journalism." The new, revised edition takes into account the changes that have taken place in the practice of the press and the latest achievements in the theory of journalism.