Monthly Archives: October 2012

Journalists should plan ahead for disaster coverage

Posted on October 23, 2012 by yingxingzhang

It is no wonder that many of the journalists are puzzled when covering news about “disasters.” Because of the difficult circumstances of a disaster and the tight news deadlines, reporters need experience. The following tips can help gain some of … Continue reading →

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Avoid cliches in journalism

Posted on October 22, 2012 by natebeck9

Clichés pop up everywhere – super markets, a casual chat with your uncle, soap operas and unfortunately, journalism. A once clever quip becomes stomped on, ground down and glutted.  Chris Pash, a journalist working for DOW Jones, scoured Dow’s deeply … Continue reading →

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Photojournalism demands ethical commitment

Posted on October 22, 2012 by chensiqi1223

Instead of telling a story through words and sounds, photojournalists tell the story through images.  Nowadays, photos in a newspaper are attention-grabbing and timely because of the development of photographic technology and the Internet.  We have all the possible access … Continue reading →

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U.S. newsrooms continue to lack diversity

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Kimbalarcl

In a highly diverse society, whites still dominate the newsroom. According to the American Society of News Editors (ASNE), 5.7 percent of minority newsroom positions were lost in 2011 as revealed in a census by the ASNE along with the Center … Continue reading →

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Change in Foreign Correspondence

Posted on October 22, 2012 by bruzdaam

Left: James Cameron, foreign correspondent, in India in 1967.The Guardian.                 Right: Jeremy Wagstaff. Chicago Tribune. Apr 2012. For many readers international news coverage has been an imperfect part of American journalism for many … Continue reading →

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Polarizing media has impact on American viewers

Posted on October 22, 2012 by ericksna

Numerous studies have shown that partisan networks have impacted the way Americans watch television.  Since the invention of the 24 hour cable news network, cable television news has become a source of information for U.S. residents.  Between 1997 and 2005, … Continue reading →

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Social media brings new responsibilities for journalists

Posted on October 22, 2012 by rodgermh

The boom in social media has changed journalism and has also created new roles for journalists. “We still report facts and give you the news, but the rise of social media has changed how a story is told and consumed,” … Continue reading →

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Journalists need old and new skills today

Posted on October 22, 2012 by mateffaf

Along with the ability to drink black coffee, there is a plethora of new skills one must have in order to succeed in journalism today. This is not to say journalists must throw out everything they know to survive, but … Continue reading →

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Reporters and editors- the love/hate relationship

Posted on October 22, 2012 by lygabj

by Breane Lyga The relationship between editors and reporters is complex. When reporters work on a story, they are in the zone. Most reporters want no feedback when in this zone. After spending hours chasing sources and interviewing there’s an hour … Continue reading →

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Broadcast journalism tips offer path to success

Posted on October 22, 2012 by beutelr

Some use it for entertainment, others for daily news. With roots in print, broadcast journalism is made to be heard, be it 100 or 1 million listeners. The keys to success in broadcast are much simpler than people think. “In addition … Continue reading →

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