Television News: A Handbook for Writing, Reporting, Shooting, and Editing - Softcover

Keller, Teresa; Hawkins, Stephen A.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1890871354 ISBN 13: 9781890871352

Publisher: Holcomb Hathaway Pubs, 2001

Synopsis

An introductory text for broadcast students, interns, and beginning reporters. It covers the structure and functions of the TV newsroom; basics of photography and editing; and legal and ethical issues such as libel, privacy, and media access. A final chapter provides advice for launching a broadcast career. The authors are a teacher of mass communications (Emory & Henry College) and a TV station news director. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

About this title

About the Author

Keller and Hawkins combine teaching and professional television news experience. Keller worked in TV news for seven years as an anchor, reporter, and talk show host. Currently, she is professor of mass communications at Emory & Henry College. In summer 2000, she was one of 15 national broadcast educators selected to participate in RTNDF's 1st annual Excellence in Journalism Education Project. As part of that program, Keller worked in a major market TV newsroom. She has also continued her professional involvement by producing independent videos, serving as TV news consultant to area organizations, and conducting media campaigns for political candidates.

Hawkins has more than 20 year's experience as news director in a mid-size market. In addition to his TV reporting, anchoring, and management work, he teaches broadcasting courses at East Tennessee State University.

About this edition

• Publisher: Holcomb Hathaway Pubs
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 1890871354
• ISBN 13: 9781890871352
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 400