Full Description
Broadcast News Writing, Reporting, and Producing, 7th Edition is the leading book covering all aspects of writing and reporting the news. It identifies the key concepts and terms readers need to know in the news gathering and dissemination process, and provides practical, real-world advice for operating in the modern day newsroom.New to the seventh Edition are profiles of working journalists who give readers a glimpse into the working life of modern reporters, producers, and directors. This new edition also covers important aspects of the use of social media, drone journalism, and digital technology. A new chapter on portfolio development will assist readers in developing the skills to advance in their careers. The text has also been updated to reflect new industry standards in modes of information gathering and delivery, writing style, and technology. Additional features include:Key words at the start of every chapter, identifying important terms and definitions;End of chapter summaries, which allows readers to review the chapter's main points; "Text Your Knowledge", which helps readers quiz themselves on important concepts;Chapter-by-chapter exercises, which readers can apply to a chapter's themes;A companion website featuring video tutorials of necessary skills for journalists, including how to arrange lighting structures, how to hold a microphone, and how to properly conduct an interview.
Contents
1. Legal and Ethical Considerations2. Locating the News3. Developing Stories4. Collecting Information from Real and Virtual Documents5. Beats, Spot News, and Reporting Assignments6. Newswriting Mechanics7. Newswriting Style8. Writing Compelling Leads9. Fieldwork10. Interviewing11. Covering Planned Events12. Reporting Live13. Voiceovers, Packages, and Story Formats14. Producing the Television Newscast15. Producing the Radio Newscast16. Delivering the News17. Careers in Broadcast Journalism18. Portfolio Development
