8th Edition
Broadcast News Writing, Reporting, and Producing
Now in its eighth edition, Broadcast News Writing, Reporting, and Producing is the industry’s leading textbook covering all aspects of the three pillars of broadcast news.
The book discusses the key strategies and terms of newsgathering and delivery by providing real-world, professional advice for broadcast journalists in the modern-day newsroom. New to the eighth edition is the Best Apps feature, which identifies the most productive apps used by working journalists when covering stories. The book also covers the ever increasing diversity of the journalism field and brings in new voices from professionals working in the industry to discuss these topics. Other new additions include in-depth discussions of fake news, expanded coverage of social media in the newsroom, and an overview of the latest advances in technology available to television and radio news reporters.
Broadcast News Writing, Reporting, and Producing remains the best book for undergraduate students in journalism writing, producing, newsgathering, and multimedia courses.
An accompanying companion website features resources to help instructors deliver online courses, including Powerpoints, Quizlets, and a sample syllabus.
Table of Contents
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
INTRODUCTION
Part 1 Acquiring the News
Chapter 1 Legal and Ethical Considerations
Chapter 2 Locating the News
Chapter 3 Developing Stories
Chapter 4 Collecting Information from Real and Virtual Documents
Chapter 5 Beats, Spot News, and Reporting Assignments .
Part 2 Writing the News
Chapter 6 Newswriting Mechanics
Chapter 7 Newswriting Style
Chapter 8 Writing Compelling Leads
Part 3 Reporting the News
Chapter 9 Fieldwork
Chapter 10 Interviewing
Chapter 11 Covering Planned Events
Chapter 12 Reporting Live
Chapter 13 Voiceovers, Packages, and Story Formats
Part 4 Producing the News
Chapter 14 Producing the Television Newscast ..
Chapter 15 Producing the Radio Newscast
Chapter 16 Delivering the News ..
Part 5 Transitioning into Professional Newsrooms
Chapter 17 Careers in Broadcast Journalism
Chapter 18 Portfolio Development
GLOSSARY
INDEX
Biography
Frank Barnas has presented seminars and taught in journalism programs around the world. His background includes television reporting, radio commentary, and documentary productions ranging from Antarctica to Russia. He has been recognized by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, the Broadcast Education Association, and the Fulbright Commission.
Marie Barnas holds MFA degrees in film production and creative writing. She has served as a Fellow for the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, the International Radio and Television Society, and the National Association of Television Producers and Executives. Her production awards include Telly, Cindy, and Communicator Awards.
Praise for 7th edition:
"Broadcast News Writing, Reporting and Producing complements our practical hands-on approach for new and aspiring Broadcast Journalists. This engaging book seamlessly integrates core journalistic principles - whether in the Newsroom or working in the field – with the processes required to create, present and manage on air content."- Ray Williams, The College of Sports Media, Toronto, ON
"This text has all the major components for a solid background of writing, reporting, and producing news.. It is highly understandable for college students and also adds enough challenges to enable students of all levels to improve their techniques.The examples used in the text will enable students to test their abilities."-Anthony Loudis, Missouri State University, USA
