Broadcast Journalism

The Ultimate List Of Broadcast Journalism Terms
February 19, 2016 | How To's

The Ultimate List Of Broadcast Journalism Terms

The amount of technical jargon in the world of journalism—often even for very simple concepts—is notorious, and even if you’ve spent a few years at broadcast journalism school there will…

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Journalism Jobs In The News Department Beyond The Control Room
February 19, 2016 | Broadcast Journalism

Journalism Jobs In The News Department Beyond The Control Room

Producers frequently do many of the same tasks as reporters—they come up with story ideas, and in some cases do the legwork of setting up interviews or chasing down leads….

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Broadcast Journalism Jobs: Is A Control Room Job Right For You?
February 11, 2016 | How To's

Broadcast Journalism Jobs: Is A Control Room Job Right For You?

Last week we talked about the pros and cons of on-air careers. While many people want to be in front of the camera, others prefer a behind-the-scenes job. This week…

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How To Nail An Interview As A News Reporter
February 11, 2016 | How To's

How To Nail An Interview As A News Reporter

As a journalism student, you’ve probably learned a lot of different techniques for interviewing people. Being open and friendly, putting the interviewee at ease, asking the important questions even if…

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How To Cover Weather News
February 9, 2016 | How To's

How To Cover Weather News

As a reporter, there will likely be many times when you will have to go outside and cover a weather story. While this is normally the weather forecaster’s job, that…

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How To Deal With Slow News Days….Weeks…Months?
January 14, 2016 | How To's

How To Deal With Slow News Days….Weeks…Months?

When you decided on a career in journalism, you may have imagined yourself working for a large TV station, or even a national network. However, unless you have a friend…

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What To Do When A Live Broadcast Goes Wrong
December 30, 2015 | Broadcast Journalism

What To Do When A Live Broadcast Goes Wrong

If you’ve spent any time watching news blooper videos on YouTube, you’ve probably seen a wide variety of live shots going wrong. But how you should deal with unexpected events…

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How To Sound Like A Professional Journalist
December 30, 2015 | How To's

How To Sound Like A Professional Journalist

Writing and speaking like a professional have always been important concerns for journalists. But today, with advertorials cluttering up TV station websites and social media alike, it’s even more pressing…

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Social Media Means Journalists Should Work Harder Than Ever To Avoid Media Bias
December 11, 2015 | Broadcast Journalism

Social Media Means Journalists Should Work Harder Than Ever To Avoid Media Bias

What is Media Bias? As a journalism student, you’ve probably learned a lot about objectivity (what all reporters are supposed to have) and media bias (what you want to avoid)….

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