A Guide to Commercial Radio Journalism

A Guide to Commercial Radio Journalism

by Marie Kinsey (Editor), Linda Gage (Author), Marie Kinsey (Editor), Lawrie Douglas (Editor)

Synopsis

This book is an essential reading for any journalist who works - or wishes to work - in radio. It covers every aspect of the profession, from journalistic practice to media law and gives detailed instruction on the techniques of editing and using equipment, and on the basic skills of writing, reporting and producing. A legal section outlines the pitfalls of libel and contempt, and shows the main restrictions on reporting, particularly during elections. There is also a whole chapter dedicated to advice on court reporting. Written from a practitioner's standpoint, this is the perfect handbook for anyone involved at any level in commercial or local radio. A classic training manual in the profession, the book was originally written by Linda Gage, former Head of Training for LBC. This edition has been fully revised and updated by Marie Kinsey, Head of Broadcast Journalism at the Northern Media School, Sheffield Hallam University, and Lawrie Douglas, a freelance producer, editor and trainer. Marie has had over 20 years experience in broadcast news both in the commercial sector and with the BBC. Lawrie has worked in both BBC Radio and Television, helped establish Reuters' Audio Department and has taught in the Communications Studies Department of Anglia Polytechnic University, Cambridge. The techniques described in the book now cover the latest in commercial radio production and show how working practices have been affected by the new technology including: digital recording and editing; use of minidisc portable recorders; using the Internet as a source; and effect of digital radio on the World Wide Web. The book also includes: the latest on legal practice, including Scottish and European law; advice on court reporting; and more on programme production: phone-ins etc. It is an ideal starter for anyone contemplating a career in radio. It includes essential legal information and is written by experienced professionals and trainers.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 176
Edition: 2
Publisher: Focal Press
Published: 20 Oct 1998

ISBN 10: 0240515471
ISBN 13: 9780240515472
Book Overview: Ideal starter for anyone contemplating a career in radio Includes essential legal information Written by experienced professionals and trainers

Media Reviews
A very suitable introductory/reference text. This is an excellent text and a worthy successor to the first edition.
Journalism lecturer

Review of the previous edition:

A valuable starting point for anyone who wants to make radio their career. It lays out in a practical and easy to understand way what it takes to make the grade as a good radio journalist - we should be grateful for this new edition of Linda's book which will be required reading for many years to come
John Perkins, Independent Radio News