Essential Radio Journalism: How to Produce and Present Radio News (Professional Media Practice)

by Peter Stewart (Author), Paul Chantler (Author)

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Paperback
2009
$54.97

'Incredibly comprehensive. Learn and understand this lot and you will have a fine grasp' Jon Snow 'This sets the standard for every radio newsroom' - Andy Ivy, Editor, Sky News Radio In an age of infinite choice made possible by new technology, and a disturbing move away from traditional reporting into colourful comment and speculation by blogs and 'citizen journalists' there has never been a better time to focus on pure journalism skills. Essential Radio Journalism is a vastly comprehensive working manual for radio journalists as well as a textbook for broadcast journalism students. It contains practical advice for gathering, reporting, writing, editing and presenting, the news, alongside media law and ethics. There is a wealth of 'inside' information, checklists and on-the-job advice that you can immediately put to use whether you are in your first job or have several years of experience. This is a book to inspire responsible, accurate and exceptional journalism skills.

Synopsis

'Incredibly comprehensive. Learn and understand this lot and you will have a fine grasp' Jon Snow 'This sets the standard for every radio newsroom' - Andy Ivy, Editor, Sky News Radio In an age of infinite choice made possible by new technology, and a disturbing move away from traditional reporting into colourful comment and speculation by blogs and 'citizen journalists' there has never been a better time to focus on pure journalism skills. Essential Radio Journalism is a vastly comprehensive working manual for radio journalists as well as a textbook for broadcast journalism students. It contains practical advice for gathering, reporting, writing, editing and presenting, the news, alongside media law and ethics. There is a wealth of 'inside' information, checklists and on-the-job advice that you can immediately put to use whether you are in your first job or have several years of experience. This is a book to inspire responsible, accurate and exceptional journalism skills.

$54.97

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 384
Publisher: Methuen Drama
Published: 29 May 2009
ISBN 10: 0713688742
ISBN 13: 9780713688740
Book Overview: A vast resource of step-by step information and advice for those thrown in at the deep end The number of broadcast journalism courses offered increases every year Highly practical checklists and ways to approach situations both practically and ethically

Media Reviews

'how to do radio news' The Weekly Radio Magazine

Author Bio

Peter Stewart is a trainer for BBC Radio, acts as a Judge for the Sony Radio Awards and lectures on many university media courses. He is author of Essential Radio Skills and has over 15 years of broadcast experience with a variety of employers including the BBC, Sky News, Virgin, Kiss FM. Paul Chantler is an international radio programming consultant advising companies about audience-building strategies, bidding for licences and tactics throughout the UK, Europe and Asia. He also trains presenters and journalists.