Broadcast News: Writing and Reporting

An introduction to the basic approaches and techniques of broadcast newswriting and reporting, emphasizing the role of the broadcast journalist in small- and medium-market news operations. Sections on writing, sources, reporting, coverage, and laws and ethics feature real-life examples, chapter summaries, and exercises. This second edition contains new information on careers, technology, and information delivery systems, plus narratives from radio and television reporters in various markets. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.