That is a good question... And one that needs answering.
I just get this idea that the mainstream media has this perception that the first amendment was written for them and them alone. I think they hate any and all amateur media and are generally silent on the free speech rights of the average citizen. As far as I understand, and I could be wrong, but the word “press” is never used in any of the founding documents. These documents simply stress the right for free speech for everyone, not just elite journalists.