Broadcast News: Writing, Reporting, and Producing
New York; London: Focal Press, 6th ed. (2013), xvi, 339 pp.
Contains many illustrations, glossary pp. 321-331, index
ISBN 9780240823713 (pbk)
Other editions: previous edition 2010, 8th ed. 2021, 9th ed. 2026
Signature commbox: 10-Journalism-E 2013
"While retaining intensive coverage of the fundamental principles of delivering the news, this new edition brings brand new coverage of the how's, why's, when's, and where's - and it's all designed for the digital newsroom. Key features: comprehensive coverage of how to function in a multiple-platform, digital newsroom
Presents the fundamental concepts of journalism, whether for TV, web, Twitter, Facebook, or other digital platforms; brand new companion website features original video tutorials of necessary skillsets for journalists, including lighting structures, how to hold a microphone, properly conducting an interview; an incredible wealth of resources for aspiring journalists. New to the sixth edition: reorganized to reflect the ever-changing landscape of the industry; material on Convergent Media and Network and Global News have been incorporated throughout the text; updated throughout with information on social media and digital technology practices with regard to delivering the news; updated illustrations and examples throughout the text; additional writing examples and new website links; new Fast Fact boxes with short, easy-to-digest information." (Publisher description)
Presents the fundamental concepts of journalism, whether for TV, web, Twitter, Facebook, or other digital platforms; brand new companion website features original video tutorials of necessary skillsets for journalists, including lighting structures, how to hold a microphone, properly conducting an interview; an incredible wealth of resources for aspiring journalists. New to the sixth edition: reorganized to reflect the ever-changing landscape of the industry; material on Convergent Media and Network and Global News have been incorporated throughout the text; updated throughout with information on social media and digital technology practices with regard to delivering the news; updated illustrations and examples throughout the text; additional writing examples and new website links; new Fast Fact boxes with short, easy-to-digest information." (Publisher description)
I. ACQUIRING THE NEWS
Legal and ethical considerations -- Locating the news -- Developing stories -- Collecting information from real and virtual documents -- Beats, spot news, and reporting assignments
II. WRITING THE NEWS
Newsriting mechanics -- Neswriting style -- Writing compelling leads
III. REPORTING THE NEWS
Fieldwork -- Interviewing -- Covering planned events -- Reporting live -- Voiceovers, packages, and story formats
IV. PRODUCING THE NEWS
Producing the television newscast -- Producing the radio newscast -- Delivering the news -- Careers in broadcast journalism
Legal and ethical considerations -- Locating the news -- Developing stories -- Collecting information from real and virtual documents -- Beats, spot news, and reporting assignments
II. WRITING THE NEWS
Newsriting mechanics -- Neswriting style -- Writing compelling leads
III. REPORTING THE NEWS
Fieldwork -- Interviewing -- Covering planned events -- Reporting live -- Voiceovers, packages, and story formats
IV. PRODUCING THE NEWS
Producing the television newscast -- Producing the radio newscast -- Delivering the news -- Careers in broadcast journalism