What is broadcast journalism?

Broadcast journalism is a type of news reporting presented to the public electronically or by radio instead of being published in newspapers. Media in broadcast journalism include television, radio and the Internet. Broadcast journalism is meant to be dispersed more quickly than older forms of journalism, including print media, and is meant to be more accessible. A degree in broadcast journalism prepares the student to update the public on all types of news. A bachelor's degree qualifies graduates for most careers, though master's-level programs in broadcast journalism are also available. Students in a broadcasting program learn the basic skills of proper news reporting, including the interview process and the writing of segments. They also learn how to produce the news by managing video and audio equipment. locate sources, properly conduct interviews, write scripts for TV or the radio, record sound clips and edit audio and video. An interested student also learns to work under pressure and handle deadlines. Students currently enrolled in school often opt to work at an on-campus TV or radio station; some complete an internship somewhere off-campus to gain working experience.

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