Basic TV Reporting (Media Manuals) - Softcover

Ivor Yorke

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0240512839 ISBN 13: 9780240512839

Publisher: Focal Pr, 1990

Synopsis

Basic TV Reporting is a practical, easy to read guide to the skills needed to become a successful television reporter - arguably the most demanding and glamorous job in journalism. The book describes the role in detail, from how reporters fit into the editorial team and where their duties begin and end. It covers how to access the raw material of news, be a successful anchor and commentator, handle difficult interviewees, and take care when working on dangerous assignments. The legal constraints and ethical considerations faced by reporters are also covered. This new edition now also covers dealing with 'spin doctors' and the increasing role of the world wide web.

About this title

From the Publisher

Basic TV Reporting is a practical, easy to read guide to the skills needed to become a successful television reporter - arguably the most demanding and glamorous job in journalism. The book describes the role in detail, how reporters fit into the editorial team and where their duties begin and end.

About the Author

The late Ivor Yorke has enjoyed a wealth of experience to pass on to aspiring broadcast journalists, having spent more than 20 years as a writer, reporter, producer and editor, before becoming Head of Journalist Training, BBC News and Current Affairs. He was also a freelance training consultant. He is the author of Television News (now in its third edition) and co-author with the late Bernard Hesketh of An Introduction to ENG, also published by Focal Press.

Edition details

• Publisher: Focal Pr
• Publication date: 1990
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0240512839
• ISBN 13: 9780240512839
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 168