The Extras of Making It in Broadcasting

July 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment

The world of broadcasting is an exciting one, and one that many people aspire to be a part of. However, there are steps that you must take first if you are to be a part of the broadcast world. It’s a tough business to break into, but with the proper steps taken, you can have a big leg up on the competition.

First, you will need to be serious about your appearance. These days, even the radio personalities are being seen online and on TV. You cannot afford to not keep up with the way you look. This doesn’t mean you have to look like a Hollywood star, but making sure that you keep up a healthy weight helps. Also, making sure you have skin and hair that is well maintained will separate you from the pack, for better or worse.

Something else to consider is that you need to be a good writer. If you are going to be an TV anchor, you need to be able write your own copy. You will need to make sure you make your writing education a priority in college. You should consider taking a number of writing classes.

You can be a valued member of the broadcast world, but you need to train yourself properly. You are a product from head to toe, so make sure you approach your broadcasting career with that in mind.

 

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Modern Examples of Censorship

June 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment

While many people believe that there is no censorship in the United States media that is not true. The Federal Communications Commission has outlined some rules and guidelines that TV shows must follow or face censorship. Here’s a look at some of the things that could face censorship should a regular TV station wish to air it.

Graphic Content and Nudity. TV stations and TV shows are restricted from entering any type of graphic content and nudity. Depending upon the level of graphic content and nudity the show may be acceptable by just having a small blurred out section or even a parental disclaimer. TV stations and TV shows are also allowed to show certain images at a specified time in the evening. For example, shows would not be able to show any typing nudity at one in the afternoon but might be able to show the same show at 10 PM.

Public Safety. TV stations and TV shows are protected under the freedom of speech and press. However, should a story put the public safety at risk the local, state and national government have the option to pull the story or ask the media outlets to not air it. This type of censorship really happened and could be a long drawn out court battle as many TV stations will generally air the content if they want. Some services like direct tv sunday ticket be very careful and telecast only shows that are only legal.

Swearing. The censorship of swear words is probably the most commonly used form of censorship. TV shows are not allowed to air the full words of swear words during specified hours. This is to prevent children from picking up and learning these types of words.

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How Social Networking Keeps us Connected

May 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Communication has evolved so much within the last twenty years. We have come a long way from writing letters to communicate with people far away. The telephone made it a lot easier to keep in contact with friends and loved one. Now with the advent of computer technology we are able to communicate with others on the other side of the world at the drop of a hat.

As computers and the internet have evolved, so has the way and frequency with which we communicate. Social networking sites are playing a big role in how we communicate with each other over the internet. Websites such as Facebook and Twitter are making it so easy for people to stay connected via private messages, wall posts and status updates.

Using Facebook is easy. All you do is sign yourself up and you are given a page which you can start personalizing. The first thing that most people do is search for people they know who may also be on Facebook. Once you have found one person and sent them a friend request, and depending on that persons privacy settings, finding other people you may know is as easy as looking at his or her friends list. Before you know it you will be finding people who you have not seen in years and reconnecting with many old friends.

Social networking sites have helped many people connect and reunite. There have even been many stories of people finding long lost family members through Facebook. What started as a simple way for a bunch of Harvard students to stay connected has now kept the world connected.

 

 

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What is Censorship all About?

March 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment

What is Censorship all About?

Censorship, simply put, is controlling the information and the ideas that are being circulated within a society. The truth about censorship is that it has truly been a hallmark for dictatorship all throughout history. Censorship is achieved in many ways, including through examining plays, books, television, films, news reports, radio programs and all other forms of communication in order to alter or otherwise suppress any ideas that were determined to be offensive or objectionable.

The rationale behind censorship can vary significantly depending on the censor what they seek to achieve. Sometimes the rationales behind the censorship have to do with targeting any material that is obscene or indecent, blasphemous or heretical, while other times it is all about preventing seditious or treasonous information from reaching public consumption. As such, free ideas have been suppressed under a false guise of protection of social institutions such as the state, the church and the family for example.

It is important to consider that not all forms of censorship are created equally, and not all forms of censorship rise from external or governmental force. People are capable of self censoring just as easily as the government is capable of censoring. It is important that you understand what censorship is, and what the impulse means to censor. In order to do this you need to strip away the shock that comes with just thinking about censorship and understand the ideology that stands behind the concept. This is the best way to develop a firm grasp on what censorship is all about.

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The Ways SmartPhones Have Changed the Broadcast Media World

March 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment

The Ways SmartPhones Have Changed the Broadcast Media World

Smart phones and the Internet have really changed how people receive their news. People are turning more and more to their smart phones and the Internet service that it provides as a way to get news because it allows them to get their news instantly and not have to wait until they get home to see the daily news. Here’s a look at some examples of how smart phones and the Internet have changed the way people receive their news.

Text Messages. People are able to receive their news via text message. These can be small blurbs that allow the person who receives a text message to get a small glimpse into what new story has recently been updated. People like to receive the text message view that allows them to get instant alerts on the latest news and information.

Apps. With the invention of the iPhone the same there’s an app for everything has really come true. People are able to download an app that allows them to get instant alerts from their favorite news and TV outlets. Apps are almost the same as text messages but instead show up on the screen and can give people more information than 140 characters.

RSS Feeds. RSS Feeds are a great way for people who have smart phones to receive the latest information on websites that are updated regularly. People can subscribe to these feeds and receive an instant alert when their website updates. This allows them to get the latest news and information the minute it happens.

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Types of Broadcast Media

February 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Types of Broadcast Media

The term broadcast media is really a broad range term that is used to describe a number of media outlets. The broad definition of broadcast media in any media that is able to be broadcasted over airwaves, sound waves or through the Internet. It generally has to do with moving objects or sound clips. Here’s a look at the various types of broadcast media that are available to consumers all over the world.

Radio. Radio is the oldest and most basic form of broadcast media. It has been in existence for over 100 years and has allowed people to broadcast the news from coast-to-coast and internationally. Today, radio has diminished in the amount of users but is still a very vital form of broadcast media.

TV. TV is the most common form of broadcast media. TV allows users to get the news in a quicker format as well as the visually the new stories and localized events that are being portrayed through this media outlet. TV news and journalism has quickly started to take over for radio.

Internet Journalism. The Internet has quickly started to evolve as a form of broadcast media. TV and radio stations have started to adapt to the Internet and are starting to use it as a way to get to a wide range of viewers. It is believed that the Internet has actually replaced print newspapers and magazines. The Internet combines the best of radio and TV in broadcast journalism and allows people to get a customized view of the world news, national news and local news. Many experts debate whether Internet journalism and media should actually be considered a former broadcast journalism or if it should be considered a separate form of journalism.

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The Debate of Print Media Vs Broadcast Media

February 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment

The Debate of Print Media Vs Broadcast Media

There is a long-standing debate in the media and communications world. Many people wonder whether the print media is better than broadcast media or if broadcast media is better than print media. Here’s a look at some of the information that will allow you to shed light on whether one is better than the other.

Range of Audience. Over the past couple of years the audience for print media has diminished in favor of broadcast media. In a recent survey over 70% of the adults were surveyed admitted to getting their news from the television or the Internet instead of a newspaper.

The Mission Of the Media Form. It is the goal and mission of broadcast news to provide quick updates and results regarding stories that were previously published. It is the goal of print news stories to explain in detail the stories and also explain the updates that might happened.

Accuracy of Facts. When it comes to broadcast media the facts are sometimes not researched as well as a newspaper reporter story might be. This is because the broadcast media’s main goal is to get the story to the audience directly and not spend as much time researching and backing up the facts. Newspapers reporters will spend hours researching the story and making sure that the fax presented are 100% accurate and that all the information provided in a story is true.

Focus of the Media. Broadcast media will often spend time focusing on national events as well as news plus stories. Newspapers will tend to focus more upon the local events and other worldwide events that might be of significance.

Is hard to assess which form the media is better. Each form of media has its own benefits and drawbacks. To decide which form of media is better you must decide what your needs are and what the story you want to trade a public.

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Avoiding Accusations of Libel

February 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Avoiding Accusations of Libel

Although the First Amendment allows you to have freedom of speech and press it does not allow you defame or make false accusations and misleading statements against other individuals. Should these statements cause injury to a person or potential harm a person can sue in a court of law for defamation and libel. Journalist must know how to protect themselves against being accused of libel. Here’s a look at how to avoid these types of accusations.

The first way to avoid these types of accusations is to make sure that you double and triple check your sources. It’s absolutely essential that any statement that you write or say about another individual is 100% true. Even if what you write and say is true is a good idea to make sure that you have proof to back up what you’re saying. There are certain guidelines that allow media workers to know whatever resources are available to them and can be used should the accusation of deformation come up.

Another way to avoid these types of accusations is to gain the advice of a legal attorney. If you are a journalist who is constantly making statements against other individuals it is important that you seek the advice of an attorney to make sure what you’re saying is covered by the law. These attorneys can help you avoid lawsuits and make sure the resources that you have will help you should this to be brought to court.

The last way to avoid these types of accusations is make sure that all records that you keep regarding any type of statement that you make is completely thorough. You should keep a record of where you made the statement, what was said, who with it was set against and places where you can reference the facts regarding a statement that you made. Keep the notes like this will make it easier should you find yourself in legal trouble regarding what you printed or said.

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Rules and Regulations Online Journalists Should Follow

February 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Rules and Regulations Online Journalists Should Follow

Online journalism has become widely popular with the invention of the Internet. Many people assume that because the things that are being written are put up on the Internet the laws that govern online journalist are different than those that govern traditional print journalists. While there are some differences in online journalism and traditional print journalism the differences are few and far between. Here’s a look at some of the laws and requirements for online journalists.

Informed Decision-Making. As an online journalist you must make informed decisions about whether or not what you’re posting in writing should be posted. Many online journalists post things without a second thought which can lead to charges of copyright infringement. It is important that even though you are an online journalist you follow all copyright laws and citation rules as you would a normal print magazine. This will help you avoid accusations of plagiarism and allow you to make sure that you do not violate copyright laws. Even if the online publication you write for does not require you to follow these rules and guidelines is important that a journalist you follow these rules.

Become Familiar with the First Amendment. Although your publishing your stories online you must still adhere to the First Amendment rights. It is important that you become familiar with what is protected and what isn’t protected under the first amendment rights. This will allow you to pursue legal action should something you post violate these rules and laws.

Use the Same Code of Ethics. Online journalist must make sure that they are following the same rules and ethics that regular print journalists have. This includes making sure that all work does not contain plagiarism, all sources that are used are reputable and that the reporting avoids having a tone of bias or conflict of interest.

Even though what you are publishing goes online it is important to remember that as an online journalist you must uphold the same standards and ethics that all print newspaper and magazine journalist use.

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Understanding the Aspects of the First Amendment for Freedom of Press/Speech

February 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Understanding the Aspects of the First Amendment for Freedom of Press/Speech

One of the amendments that is covered under the United States Constitution is that of the freedom of speech and press. While it is commonly assumed that this part of the United States Constitution covers any form of price or speech that is not the case. The First Amendment under the United States Constitution allows citizens to have the right of speech and press. Of all the amendment to the United States Constitution this amendment is one of the most debated amendments and is the one that is open to the most interpretation.

Here’s a look at the First Amendment and the different parts of the First Amendment that allow freedom of speech and press. This amendment can be broken up into two sections one looking at the freedom of press and one looking at freedom of speech.

The section pertaining to speech. There is a section in the First Amendment that pertains to the freedom of speech. This part of the amendment gives individuals the right to speak freely in society. The question of whether this part of the amendment refers only to political speech or individual speech is highly contested in the center of many court cases. At the moment when this part of the Constitution is debated is left up to whichever judge the case is brought up to.

The section pertaining to press. The First Amendment also grants freedom of the press. It is believed that this part of the law grants individuals the right to print whatever stories they wish. This section of the United States Constitution is also hotly debated in and is the source of many debates. Journalists and reporters were commonly cite the First Amendment right to freedom of speech when they are protecting their sources are reporting a controversial topic. Many states have started to consider developing a law that allows freedom of speech requires journalists to reveal their sources when it affects the public.

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