9/12/11 What is Broadcast Journalism?

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Define “Broadcast Journalism” in 1-3 sentences.

Broadcast Journalism is the recital of reports and current events that are deemed newsworthy. Mediums include television, radio, and internet.

List and describe the six criteria of newsworthiness.

TITLE DESCRIPTION EXAMPLE
1. Significance

2. Unusualness

3. Proximity

4. Prominence

5. Timeliness

6. Human Interest




What are the differences between print journalism and broadcast journalism?
1. Broadcast journalism is much more current.

2. You can choose what information you see in print journalism when in broadcast, you see everything.

3. Print journalism is more in depth.


How is the Internet impacting broadcast journalism?

The internet makes print journalism obsolete by making live reporting in depth. It has completely revolutionized how we receive and project information.