Broadcast News Writing, Reporting, and Producing

Frank Barnas is a Lecturer in the Department of Media Arts at Middle Tennessee State University, USA. He has presented seminars and taught in journalism programs around the world including Bulgaria, India, Lithuania, and Russia. His background includes television reporting, radio commentary, and documentary productions ranging from Antarctica to Moldova. He has been recognized by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, the Broadcast Education Association, and the Fulbright Commission.Marie Barnas is Professor of Video and Film Production in the Department of Media Arts at Middle Tennessee State University, USA. She 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 Emmy, Telly, Cindy, and Communicator Awards.

• AcknowledgementsIntroductionPart I: Acquiring the NewsChapter 1: Legal and Ethical ConsiderationsChapter 2: Locating the NewsChapter 3: Developing StoriesChapter 4: Collecting Information from Real and Virtual DocumentsChapter 5: Beats, Spot News, and Reporting AssignmentsPart II: Writing the NewsChapter 6: Newswriting MechanicsChapter 7: Newswriting StyleChapter 8: Writing Compelling LeadsPart III: Reporting the NewsChapter 9: FieldworkChapter 10: InterviewingChapter 11: Covering Planned EventsChapter 12: Reporting LiveChapter 13: Voiceovers, Packages, and Story FormatsPart IV: Producing the NewsChapter 14: Producing the Television NewscastChapter 15: Producing the Radio NewscastChapter 16: Delivering the NewsPart V: Transitioning into Professional NewsroomsChapter 17: Careers in Broadcast JournalismChapter 18: Portfolio DevelopmentGlossaryIndex

Praise for previous editions:"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