R13 - Has Social Media Changed The Way We Get The News?

In Today's society, more and more people are joining social networking websites such as Facebook and Twitter. In the morning, rather than switching on the TV to catch up on the latest news, we would rather go on Facebook, Twitter, etc to see what's been happening in the world. One of the reasons of this is because of the easy accessibility, we can just wake up, turn our smartphone on, and go on the app. Simple. Also, it is much faster to get information on there. If you're watching the news and want to know about something specific, you would have to wait until they start talking about it whereas on social networking sites, all you have to do is type it in the search bar and it automatically comes up. More and more people are commenting on stories, tweeting, and making videos that are spread quickly and able to reach millions within hours."The world’s most wanted man, Osama bin Laden, was killed in a top-secret mission. Who broke the news of his death first? It wasn't CNN or Fox News. An individual on Twitter got the news out before any of the major networks. Keith Urbahn, chief of staff to former defence secretary Donald Rumsfeld, tweeted the following: “So I'm told by a reputable person they have killed Osama bin Laden. Hot damn." This shows that people are using social networking sites to report news straight after they get informed about it. So, does this mean that in the future generation less people will actually watch the news on TV? Will news channels such as the BBC remain popular? Or will social networking sites lose its popularity?

Sources used: 

- Quote from: http://ronntorossian.com/the-247-rolling-press-conference/

R12 - Audience Research Findings

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R11 - Role Of A News Reporter

Role of a news reporter by AtiyaB on GoAnimate


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Source used: http://education-portal.com/news_reporter_career.html

R10 - What is Broadcast Journalism?

Broadcast Journalism

What is Broadcast Journalism?

Broadcast Journalists investigate, research and present news including current affairs for television, radio and the internet for a wide range of audiences. Broadcast Journalists objective is to present information they find in an accurate, fair and balanced way through news bulletins, factual programmes and documentaries. They can be part of a small local team or a regional/national newsroom. They can also work from home as well as a newsroom and may be required to work with a variety of shifts, such as night shifts, weekends or even the holidays. Therefore, they should be prepared to travel in order to get the information they have been told to get. They may be told to travel even in long distances such as different countries at any hour of the day or night. They can carry out research by using personal contacts and figure out appropriate background articles and locations. 

Also, they are expected to understand the media law and follow the regulations and industry codes. Before an interview, they should prepare their questions so they can be organised and know what they are saying before they are recording. Radio Journalists sometimes take photographs or record a simple video to give an idea to their viewers about what their story is about on their website. 

   Here are some of the things Broadcasts Journalists are involved in: 

• Creating ideas for stories for news agencies, the public, press conferences and even the police.
• Pitching ideas to editors and commissioners. 
• Researching and collecting evidence to support their story. 
• Writing scripts for reports, headlines and bulletins. 
• Choosing appropriate pictures, sound and locations for their story.
•  Advising people on what to film and record. 
• Using portable DV cameras and other cameras to record and use editing softwares.
•  Preparing and presenting material on air for live performances and well as pre-recorded. 
• Prepare the timings for news items.
•  Deciding the order for bulletins and making any changes during broadcasting. 
• Developing and maintaining local contacts.

   To become a Broadcast Journalist, you must:

• Take a degree or a  postgraduate course in Broadcast Journalism before you look for work
• Be involved in a training scheme with a TV or Radio Broadcaster
• Started as a Newspaper Journalist and then moving into Television/Radio.

   However, you must have certain skills and qualities to become a Broadcast Journalist which are:

• Outstanding communication skills
• Good listening and questioning skills
• Excellent writing and research skills
• A confident and a clear voice
• Motivation 
• To be calm when under pressure and the ability to meet strict deadlines
• A creative approach when you have to think of something on the spot
• An understanding of what makes a good news story that will attract the audience
• Accuracy with the information you fine
• To work independently as well as working as a group

   Sources used: 

   http://www.prospects.ac.uk/broadcast_journalist_job_description.htm

   http://www.creativeskillset.org/tv/jobs/journalism_sport/article_5478_1.asp

R9 - What is Outside Broadcast? Video Made By Me

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- Windows Movie Maker
- Windows Powerpoint
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- Google
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- Youtube
Sources used:
http://www.mediacollege.com/video/outside-broadcast/

R8 - Different Types of News

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R7 - Different Types Of Radio Stations

There are many different Radio Stations that broadcast a variety of different things such as music. Capital FM is a radio station that is owned and operated by Global Radio and it is now UK's number one hit music station. This Radio plays all the latest music from the Top 40 UK Chart, has all the latest celebrity gossip, artist news and music events such as the Jinglebell Ball and the Summertime Ball. They play music from artists such as  Rihanna, One Direction, Conor Maynard, Katy Perry, Justin Bieber and many more. These type of artists are well known by many teenagers and young adults. Therefore, their Radio Station is mainly aimed at a younger audience who enjoys listening to the latest music from their favourite artists.

Radio 4 is a Radio Station that mainly broadcasts speech based news, current affairs and national and international news. This Radio Station is targeted at an older audience that is interested in current affairs and debating on a particular issue. For example, a presenter; Bridget Christie was debating over a question that was "Are women funny?" This Radio Station has much less music playing like Radio Stations such as Capital FM, Kiss and Radio 1. Also, they hold quizzes which involve questions such as "How did children in this country spend their time on Saturday mornings in 1954?" which show that this Radio is aimed at adults who are well educated.

Magic is a Radio Station that has all the latest news and updates such as 'Royal Christening' 'Prince Georges Day' and many more. It also updates on traffic and travel around London. This shows that Magic is aimed at adults; for example, on their way to work they could listen to their Radio Station to see how the traffic is like if their travelling by car. Also, they hold many competitions for their listeners such as "Win with Nescafe original" "Win a trip to Holland" "Win a trip to Hawaii" and more. They also broadcast information about the latest movies and books out.

Below are links where you can listen to all 3 Radio Stations online: 

http://www.capitalfm.com/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/

http://www.magic.co.uk/

Sources used:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capital_(radio_network)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/
http://www.magic.co.uk/

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