
Broadcast News Writing, Reporting, and Producing
Routledge (Publisher)
8th Edition
Published on 22. March 2021
Book
Hardback
320 pages
978-0-367-42739-9 (ISBN)
Shipment within 15-20 days
Description
Now in its eighth edition, Broadcast News Writing, Reporting, and Producing is the industry's leading textbook covering all aspects of the three pillars of broadcast news.
The book discusses the key strategies and terms of newsgathering and delivery by providing real-world, professional advice for broadcast journalists in the modern-day newsroom. New to the eighth edition is the Best Apps feature, which identifies the most productive apps used by working journalists when covering stories. The book also covers the ever increasing diversity of the journalism field and brings in new voices from professionals working in the industry to discuss these topics. Other new additions include in-depth discussions of fake news, expanded coverage of social media in the newsroom, and an overview of the latest advances in technology available to television and radio news reporters.
Broadcast News Writing, Reporting, and Producing remains the best book for undergraduate students in journalism writing, producing, newsgathering, and multimedia courses.
An accompanying companion website features resources to help instructors deliver online courses, including Powerpoints, Quizlets, and a sample syllabus.
The book discusses the key strategies and terms of newsgathering and delivery by providing real-world, professional advice for broadcast journalists in the modern-day newsroom. New to the eighth edition is the Best Apps feature, which identifies the most productive apps used by working journalists when covering stories. The book also covers the ever increasing diversity of the journalism field and brings in new voices from professionals working in the industry to discuss these topics. Other new additions include in-depth discussions of fake news, expanded coverage of social media in the newsroom, and an overview of the latest advances in technology available to television and radio news reporters.
Broadcast News Writing, Reporting, and Producing remains the best book for undergraduate students in journalism writing, producing, newsgathering, and multimedia courses.
An accompanying companion website features resources to help instructors deliver online courses, including Powerpoints, Quizlets, and a sample syllabus.
Reviews / Votes
Praise for 7th edition:"Broadcast News Writing, Reporting and Producing complements our practical hands-on approach for new and aspiring Broadcast Journalists. This engaging book seamlessly integrates core journalistic principles - whether in the Newsroom or working in the field - with the processes required to create, present and manage on air content."- Ray Williams, The College of Sports Media, Toronto, ON
"This text has all the major components for a solid background of writing, reporting, and producing news.. It is highly understandable for college students and also adds enough challenges to enable students of all levels to improve their techniques.The examples used in the text will enable students to test their abilities."-Anthony Loudis, Missouri State University, USA
More details
Edition
8th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
110 s/w Photographien bzw. Rasterbilder
110 Halftones, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 185 mm
Width: 265 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
738 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-367-42739-9 (9780367427399)
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Frank Barnas
Broadcast News Writing, Reporting, and Producing
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Persons
Frank Barnas has presented seminars and taught in journalism programs around the world. His background includes television reporting, radio commentary, and documentary productions ranging from Antarctica to Russia. He has been recognized by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, the Broadcast Education Association, and the Fulbright Commission.
Marie Barnas holds MFA degrees in film production and creative writing. She has served as a Fellow for the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, the International Radio and Television Society, and the National Association of Television Producers and Executives. Her production awards include Telly, Cindy, and Communicator Awards.
Marie Barnas holds MFA degrees in film production and creative writing. She has served as a Fellow for the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, the International Radio and Television Society, and the National Association of Television Producers and Executives. Her production awards include Telly, Cindy, and Communicator Awards.
Content
Part One - Acquiring the News
Chapter One - Legal and Ethical Considerations
Chapter Two - Locating the News
Chapter Three - Developing Stories
Chapter Four - Collecting Information from Real and Virtual Documents
Chapter Five - Beats, Spot News, and Reporting Assignments
Part Two - Writing the News
Chapter Six - Newswriting Mechanics
Chapter Seven - Newswriting Style
Chapter Eight - Writing Compelling Leads
Part Three - Reporting the News
Chapter Nine - Fieldwork for Multimedia Journalists
Chapter Ten - Interviewing
Chapter Eleven - Covering Planned Events
Chapter Twelve - Reporting Live
Chapter Thirteen - Voiceovers, Packages, and Story Formats
Part Four - Producing the News
Chapter Fourteen - Producing the Television Newscast
Chapter Fifteen - Producing the Radio Newscast
Chapter Sixteen - Delivering the News
Part Five - Transitioning into Professional Newsrooms
Chapter Seventeen - Careers in Broadcast Journalism
Chapter Eighteen - Portfolio Development
Chapter One - Legal and Ethical Considerations
Chapter Two - Locating the News
Chapter Three - Developing Stories
Chapter Four - Collecting Information from Real and Virtual Documents
Chapter Five - Beats, Spot News, and Reporting Assignments
Part Two - Writing the News
Chapter Six - Newswriting Mechanics
Chapter Seven - Newswriting Style
Chapter Eight - Writing Compelling Leads
Part Three - Reporting the News
Chapter Nine - Fieldwork for Multimedia Journalists
Chapter Ten - Interviewing
Chapter Eleven - Covering Planned Events
Chapter Twelve - Reporting Live
Chapter Thirteen - Voiceovers, Packages, and Story Formats
Part Four - Producing the News
Chapter Fourteen - Producing the Television Newscast
Chapter Fifteen - Producing the Radio Newscast
Chapter Sixteen - Delivering the News
Part Five - Transitioning into Professional Newsrooms
Chapter Seventeen - Careers in Broadcast Journalism
Chapter Eighteen - Portfolio Development