Essential Radio Journalism: How to produce and present radio news

by Paul Chantler, Peter Stewart

Overview

'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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781408141298
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date:	05/29/2009
Series:	Professional Media Practice
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	288
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

Peter Stewart is a trainer for BBC Radio, has acted as a Judge for the Sony Radio Academy 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.
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.
Peter Stewart is an award-winning broadcaster who has for many years been a trainer at BBC Training and Development, acts as a judge for the New York International Radio Awards and the Sony Radio Academy Awards is co-author of Essential Radio Journalism, columnist for The Radio Magazine and has over 15 years of practical experience in radio broadcasting with a variety of employers including the BBC, Sky News, Virgin, and Kiss FM.

Table of Contents

Foreword - by Jon Snow, Channel 4 News
Preface
Acknowledgements
1 RADIO IN THE UK
2 RADIO WORLDWIDE
3 WORKING IN RADIO NEWS
4 NEWS GATHERING
5 NEWS REPORTING
6 NEWS INTERVIEWING
7 NEWS WRITING
8 NEWS BULLETINS
9 NEWS EDITING
10 NEWS PRESENTATION
11 TECHNICALITIES
12 THE LAW AND REGULATION
13 ETHICS
14 'AND FINALLY . . .'
GLOSSARY
INDEX

Editorial Reviews

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