Full Description
Now in its ninth edition, the industry-leading Broadcast News Writing, Reporting, and Producing provides an essential introduction to broadcast journalism in the modern newsroom.
Across five parts, this book covers every aspect of the "three pillars" of broadcast news - writing, reporting, and producing - in addition to considering news acquisition and the realities of transitioning into professional newsrooms. Drawing on insider perspectives and best-practice examples, the authors meld real-world advice with essential theory, from ethical considerations to key terms and strategies. This ninth edition features expanded coverage of new and social media, Artificial Intelligence, mis- and disinformation, and issues around diversity and inclusion. New sections on social media apps and the software required for producing newscasts are also introduced.
Broadcast News Writing, Reporting, and Producing is key reading for undergraduate students in journalism writing, producing, newsgathering, and multimedia courses.
Accompanying e-resources for students and instructors feature updated video tutorials, PowerPoints, quizzes, and a sample syllabus.
Contents
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Part I: Acquiring the News
Chapter 1: Legal and Ethical Considerations
Chapter 2: Locating the News
Chapter 3: Developing Stories
Chapter 4: Collecting Information from Real and Virtual Documents
Chapter 5: Beats, Spot News, and Reporting Assignments
Part II: Writing the News
Chapter 6: Newswriting Mechanics
Chapter 7: Newswriting Style
Chapter 8: Writing Compelling Leads
Part III: Reporting the News
Chapter 9: Fieldwork
Chapter 10: Interviewing
Chapter 11: Covering Planned Events
Chapter 12: Reporting Live
Chapter 13: Voiceovers, Packages, and Story Formats
Part IV: Producing the News
Chapter 14: Producing the Television Newscast
Chapter 15: Producing the Radio Newscast
Chapter 16: Delivering the News
Part V: Transitioning into Professional Newsrooms
Chapter 17: Careers in Broadcast Journalism
Chapter 18: Portfolio Development
Glossary
Index
