Product Description

This newest edition of Broadcast Journalism continues its long tradition of covering the basics of broadcasting from gathering news sources, interviewing, putting together a programme, news writing, reporting, editing, working in the studio, conducting live reports, and more. Two new authors have joined forces in this new edition to present behind the scenes perspectives on multimedia broadcast news, where it is heading, and how you get there.

Technology is meshing global and local news. Constant interactivity between on-the-scene reporting and nearly instantaneous broadcasting to the world has changed the very nature of how broadcast journalists must think, act, write and report on a 24/7 basis. This new edition takes up this digital workflow and convergence. Students of broadcast journalism and professors alike will find that the sixth edition of Broadcast Journalism is completely up-to-date.

Includes new photos, quotations, and coverage of convergent journalism, podcasting, multimedia journalism, citizen journalism, and more!

* Covers the trends that have reshaped the world of journalism: convergence, multiskilling, citizen journalism, podcasting, online journalism, and more
* An indispensible and comprehensive introduction to the field of broadcast journalism
* The leading text in the broadcast journalism field
* Fundamentals of Broadcast Journalism, such as news gathering, news writing, news reading, interviewing, making programmes
* Up-to-date practical manual for beginning reporters hoping to enter the arenas of radio and television news

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #256122 in Books
• Published on: 2008-02-29
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 400 pages

About the Author
Peter Stewart is a highly experienced radio journalist and was Head of News at Essex Radio Group's nine stations for many years. More recently he was morning news editor at TalkSport and currently works in the BBC's newsroom for Radio Kent and South East Today. He's presented speech and music programmes on both commercial and BBC radio and has won a New York Radio award for news presentation. He trains radio news staff throughout the UK and abroad. Peter writes a weekly column in the trade publication The Radio Magazine.

Manager & Lead Trainer for Television Journalism, BBC Training

Customer Reviews

Authentic and True to Life
Fantastic product. I recently started to work in a pivotal role in a leading broadcast newsroom. This authentic book has given me an edge and appreciation, and helped me to 'find my feet' in what can be a very hectic exciting environment. Maybe one day I'll write one similar.

easy and logical
Getting started in broadcast journalism can be daunting but this book offers a great overview with some peachy examples of what not to do. Not recommended for anyone already working in broadcast, but excellent for beginners.