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    This document provides an overview of a career in broadcast journalism, including: 1) The qualities needed are a commitment to current affairs, strong writing and communication skills, an understanding of the law, and the ability to work well under pressure and adaptability. 2) Getting started requires creating an outstanding demo reel and CV, networking effectively, and being well-prepared for interviews by knowing the organization and having ideas for stories. 3) Training involves hands-on experience in writing, production, reporting, and legal/ethical issues to be ready to work in multimedia environments and participate in editorial meetings.

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    Media Production 1

    MPR 120
    Lecturer contact details:
    Name: Nokhwezi Magojane
    E-mail: [email protected]
    A career in broadcast journalism
    • interest in current affairs
    • be sceptical
    • develop ideas & have facts to back them
    • work well in a team & under pressure
    • communicate quickly & clearly
    • understand law
    • flexibility & adaptability
    • etc, page 4
    Writing skills
    • use simple English
    • avoid ambiguity
    • explain jargon
    • relate to human experiences e.g
    many litres - swimming pool
    riding a long distance - from the earth to the moon
    Qualities in the broadcast journalist
    • commitment, long working hours
    • independent worker
    • understand digital workflow
    • basic qualities - intelligence, curiosity, creativity, writing skills
    • additional qualities - vitality, vivacity, energy, enthusiasm, etc

    NB: news editors are always looking for that extra something
    Getting a foot into the door
    (on air, global website, etc)

    • prove how good you are:


    - market yourself
    - use charm & wit
    • it is not what you know but who you know that counts
    - visit news editors
    - send recordings of your work & CV
    - follow up, asking for a meeting
    Your demo:
    • should be short & oustanding
    • on a CD/ memory stick/ memory card/ your website link
    • should include 3-minute radio bulletin
    • followed by a 2½ minute interview
    • and 2½ minute news report
    For TV
    • send a short demo of your work on DVD (following same steps)
    Your CV:
    • should be printed & well laid out
    • use simple format & font
    • give names, address, phone, email, date of birth, relevant
    experience, educational qualifications, language skills, previous
    employment, drivers licence, hobbies & achievements, names
    & contact details of 2 references
    • also add Unique Selling Point (USP)
    - what's special about you?
    - are you an expert in something?
    - have you played international sport?
    The interview
    • preparation is everything
    • know the radio or TV station (study their websites)
    • have constructive comments
    • have ideas on how to develop their stories
    • be prepared to:
    - face news reading
    - news writing
    - even a screen test
    • be early & dress smart
    Standard interview questions:
    • Why do you want to work here?
    • What can you offer us? (give examples of what you've done)
    • What do you think of the channel/station output?
    • What do you see yourself doing in 5 years time?
    • Do you work well in a team?

    NB: come over as confident, positive, interesting & lively


    Multi-tasking
    Separation between radio, TV & online news has vanished
    • now it is broadcast media or multi-media
    • you can study radio & go into TV or a newspaper
    • you should be able to provide video & audio too
    • many TV news services also provide radio & vice versa
    Surviving editorial meetings
    • have practical & original ideas for coverage
    • for a newcomer silence is fine, only few days
    • newcomer is expected to be as good as the veteran
    • these meetings also test accuracy & impartiality
    • they give a chance of reviewing audience feedback from
    website
    Formal & practical training for broadcast
    journalism
    Good training means a chance to do:
    - practical things
    - make mistakes before the real airtime
    Broadcast journalism courses mostly include:
    - plenty of writing
    - radio & TV production
    - reporting skills
    - IT skills
    - media law
    - regulatory & ethical issues
    The BJTC
    • In the UK, the Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC)
    is a partnership of all main employers in the industry
    • main employers:
    - the BBC
    - ITV News Group
    - Sky News
    - Reuters, etc
    • visit The BJTC website (www.bjtc.org.uk) for college courses

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