Broadcast news writing, reporting, and producing /

Barnas, Frank,

Broadcast news writing, reporting, and producing / Frank Barnas And Marie Barnas. - Eighth edition. - 319 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.

Includes glossary and index.

Part 1. Acquiring the news: Legal and ethical considerations -- Locating the news -- Developing stories -- Collecting information from real and virtual documents -- Beats, spot news, and reporting assignments -- Part 2. Writing the news: Newswriting mechanics -- Newswriting style -- Writing compelling leads -- Part 3. Reporting the news: Fieldwork -- Interviewing -- Covering planned events -- Reporting live -- Voiceovers, packages, and story formats -- Part 4. Producing the news: Producing the television newscast -- Producing the radio newscast -- Delivering the news -- Part 5. Transitioning into professional newsrooms: Careers in broadcast journalism -- Portfolio development.

Now in its eighth edition, this leading textbook offers comprehensive coverage of broadcast journalism, including writing, reporting, and producing. It addresses real-world practices, legal and ethical issues, new technologies, and professional development, and includes expanded content on social media, fake news, and diversity in journalism."$cProvided by publisher.

9780367427405


Broadcast journalism.
Television broadcasting of news.
Reporters and reporting.
Journalism--Study and teaching.

070.43 / B.F.B