International Radio Journalism

This work explores the way radio has covered the most important stories of the 20th century and the way in which it continues to document events in Britain, America, Europe and many other countries around the world. Designed as a theoretical textbook and practical guide for students of radio journalism, reporters, editors and producers, the book details training and professional standards in writing, presentation, technology, editorial ethics and media law in America, Britain, Australia and other English speaking countries. It examines the major public sector broadcast networks such as the BBC, CBC, NPR and ABC as well as the work of commercial and small public radio stations.;The author investigates the way in which news reporting has been influenced by governments and media conglomerates and identifies an undercurrent of racial and sexual discrimination throughout the history of radio news. There are chapters on media law for broadcast journalists, the implications of multi-media and new technologies, digital applications in radio news and glossaries which covers the skills of voice presentation, writing radio news and broadcast vocabulary.

'This book is full of practical hints, cautionary tales and examples of classic and exemplary journalism.' - Helen Wilson, Media International Australia