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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February 19, 2016 | How To's
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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