TV Journalism & Programme Formats35UNIT 6. REPORTINGINTRODUCTIONReporting and Editorial Judgment are the two pillars of all journalism,
including print, broadcast and web journalism. Reporting consists, as its name indicates, of reporters unearthing news stories while Editorial Judgment consists of deciding which of those stories are
to be published or telecast, and in which form.
6.1. PROGRAMME FORMAT OF REPORTINGThe Reporters Role1 The Story - Teller provides a beginning, middle and end
2 A Front Person e.g. Representing company or a group presents the story and 'sells' the point of view The reporter needs to
be responsible understanding the power of knowledge and the power of the TV.
4 Be fair.
Provide balance5 Be accurate. Know the facts. Research you topic and key people thoroughly
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