Broadcast

 

 

Many of the multimedia skills vital to broadcast journalism are taught on NCTJ-accredited courses.

 

Broadcast editors look for many of the same qualities in a journalist as newspaper or magazine editors. All news reporters must be able to communicate clearly, quickly and accurately. Most importantly, they must show determination and persistence.

 

A news reporter who works in broadcasting must know how to find stories and write scripts that are clear and accurate. Most journalists in all media sectors have to write interesting and compelling copy for the web and need the skills of traditional print journalists.

 

Shorthand is an extremely useful skill for all journalists. Court stories are often reported on radio and television news and recording devices are not allowed in court. The very fast production time demanded by radio and television news means a clear, accurate shorthand note is a huge asset. A working knowledge of media law is also essential.

 

Many journalists have first honed their skills in print or online before moving to the broadcast sector.

 

For many journalists working in broadcast news, NCTJ qualifications were vital in gaining employment in broadcast journalism.

 

If you want to learn the additional skills to be a broadcast journalist, look for NCTJ-accredited courses which include broadcast journalism.

 

Additional skills include writing and presenting for television and radio news and shooting and editing video to professional broadcast standards. There are also additional regulatory and ethical considerations that broadcast journalists need to know.