Essential Radio Journalism: How to produce and present radio news Contributor(s): Chantler, Paul (Author), Stewart, Peter (Author) |
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ISBN: 0713688742 ISBN-13: 9780713688740 Publisher: Methuen Drama OUR PRICE: $42.52 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2009 Annotation: In an age of infinite choice made possible by new technology and a disturbing move away from traditional reporting into colorful comment and speculation by blogs and "citizen journalists," there has never been a better time to focus on pure journalism skills. This book is a vastly comprehensive working manual for radio journalists as well as a textbook for broadcast journalism students. Alongside media law and ethics, it contains practical advice for gathering, reporting, writing, editing, and presenting the news. 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. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Performing Arts | Radio - General - Language Arts & Disciplines | Journalism |
Dewey: 070.194 |
Series: Professional Media Practice |
Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6.1" W x 9.1" (1.35 lbs) 288 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: '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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Chantler, Paul: - 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.Stewart, Peter: - 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. |