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News Writing: Story Lead-ins
I recently came across this YouTube clip of a lead story I did at WSB-TV in Atlanta, and thought it would be a great example to help illustrate a few basic points I wanted to make this week about crafting story lead-ins. In the above clip, long-time veteran anchors John Pruitt and Monica Pearson pitch [...]
First Jobs: OMG, LOL!
This may seem like a no brainer to some. It may be an OMG moment for others. Clearly, there is growing confusion… You’d be surprised by the number of broadcast journalism interns I’ve worked with who use textspeak in work-related email – I’ve seen some even use it when writing news script! LOL! (actually, I [...]
First Jobs: Decisions, decisions…
// Check out this video from one of our own BiB members, Archel Bernard! It’s been less than a year since we last worked together, and I am thrilled to showcase her progress here on Breaking into Broadcasting. From getting big interviews, to knowing how to ask the right questions, Archel is clearly getting the experience she’s [...]
Internships: Go Ahead, Take a Seat!
This is the room where news-gathering decisions are made – the desk where the morning and afternoon editorial meetings take place. To a college intern, it can be an especially intimidating room. Clearly, you don’t want to say the wrong thing in a room with the reporters, producers, photojournalists, and news managers that you hope [...]
First Jobs: Getting Along with Co-workers
A broadcast journalism grad recently asked for my opinion on how to deal with a challenging photographer, and a few other difficult co-workers in his new newsroom. I thought this would be an interesting topic, because I believe it takes two to tango. Everyone plays a part in building and maintaining good relationships, both personally [...]
Beat on Broadcasting: Free Cursing, Cool?
Remember those “bleep”, “bleep” sounds that you’d hear to censor vulgar language on television broadcasts in the United States? Well, now those ear-pulsing sounds have become a thing of the past. A US appeals court struck down the Federal Communications Commission’s policy on profane language today. The rule was enacted in 2004, and promised major [...]
TV News: The Game Changer?
They’re sleek. They’re small. They’re easy to use. And when compared to the cost of purchasing and operating the standard television microwave or satellite truck, it’s fair to say that David gives Goliath real reason to worry! With a camera built into the front and back of the new iPhone 4, just about anyone can [...]
TV News: PIO’s and Sources
Public Information Officers are an important part of the daily local news gathering process. PIO’s are on the front lines for city, state, and government agencies: they write up the press releases, they’re available to speak to the media when situations warrant, and they can be very helpful when it comes to putting you in [...]
First Jobs: Great Time For A Road Trip!
You’ve graduated from college. You’ve applied to dozens of jobs online, and sent out who knows how many resume demos. The next important step for you is building real-world relationships. The best way to do it – get out on the road and start meeting people! Road trips are just as much a part of [...]
Tim Calahan: Covenant Media
Tim Calahan is a broadcast journalist turned social media genius behind Covenant Media, a concept he created to highlight the untold stories of former and current foster children. Before making what he describes himself as a “leap of faith”, Tim most recently worked as a reporter and anchor at KGET-TV in Bakersfield, California. He is still [...]
