Online News: Journalism strands converge
1. What do media companies need to do in relation to convergence before they can expect their journalists to work in converged news rooms?
There are a series of options a media organisation must considered before converging news rooms and mediums. Initially that must establish an online presence to determine if there is an audience that is willing to participate in the new media format. Once this presence is established an organisation should communicate with journalists the new expectations so that they may adapt to the new writing style that will be expected in the online world.
2. What would be the likely outcome if someone who just wanted to work as a print journalist because they would be nervous on television, was told by the company they worked for that they must report for television as well as print?
If a print journalist was informed that they had to report for television it is highly likely that they would provide an ordinary performance and therefore hinder there career. On the other hand if the journalist flat out refused to do television reporting it is highly likely that the journalists job may be in jeopardy for refusing a job.
Friday, October 17, 2008
Friday, October 10, 2008
Chapter 12
Broadcast journalism: the worlds town crier
1.Do you think the ABC should be privatised? What impact might this have on journalism?
The ABC should not be privatised. The ABC is a significant component of the Australian media, with holdings in broadcast, print and radio and provides a higher degree of objectivity and high-brow articles. If the ABC were to be privatised it would essentially become more commercial and profit driven which would be significantly different to the role it now maintains.
2.You are a television news director with two strong job applications. One is from a ‘telegenic’ male, 28, with reasonable skills and experience. The other is from a female, 38. She is of average appearance but has considerable skill and experience. Your present reporting staff consists of four females and one male, none older than 32. Who do you hire and why?
Each applicant have there advantages, in this instance I would hire the male. While he is not experienced this may be developed over time, and would fit better into the position of people his age – therefore ensuring the consistency of the reporting staff. In addition to this as he is not as experienced he may be more eager to work and be less head strong or ego driven in regards to the stories he is given.
3.Given the strengths and weaknesses of each medium, which do you this in the best communicator on any given story: radio, television, the web or newspapers?
Each medium has its strengths however I believe that the internet is the strongest in that it is not limited to a timeframe or word count. It can encompass the strengths of the other mediums including audio and video whilst linking to other relevant articles at the user’s discretion.
4.During the last federal election campaign do you think the broadcast media focused more on issues or personalities? What could have been done better?
The November 2007 federal election I believe the broadcast media focussed on a variety of issues including the campaign proposals made by candidates and the personalities of each. A strong focus was portrayed on the liberal party and the relationship between John Howard and Peter Costello, as well as Julia Gillard running with Kevin Rudd. Personalities are always an important component of the broadcast of an election, but I believe the broadcast media also gave considerable weight to the policies each party offered.
1.Do you think the ABC should be privatised? What impact might this have on journalism?
The ABC should not be privatised. The ABC is a significant component of the Australian media, with holdings in broadcast, print and radio and provides a higher degree of objectivity and high-brow articles. If the ABC were to be privatised it would essentially become more commercial and profit driven which would be significantly different to the role it now maintains.
2.You are a television news director with two strong job applications. One is from a ‘telegenic’ male, 28, with reasonable skills and experience. The other is from a female, 38. She is of average appearance but has considerable skill and experience. Your present reporting staff consists of four females and one male, none older than 32. Who do you hire and why?
Each applicant have there advantages, in this instance I would hire the male. While he is not experienced this may be developed over time, and would fit better into the position of people his age – therefore ensuring the consistency of the reporting staff. In addition to this as he is not as experienced he may be more eager to work and be less head strong or ego driven in regards to the stories he is given.
3.Given the strengths and weaknesses of each medium, which do you this in the best communicator on any given story: radio, television, the web or newspapers?
Each medium has its strengths however I believe that the internet is the strongest in that it is not limited to a timeframe or word count. It can encompass the strengths of the other mediums including audio and video whilst linking to other relevant articles at the user’s discretion.
4.During the last federal election campaign do you think the broadcast media focused more on issues or personalities? What could have been done better?
The November 2007 federal election I believe the broadcast media focussed on a variety of issues including the campaign proposals made by candidates and the personalities of each. A strong focus was portrayed on the liberal party and the relationship between John Howard and Peter Costello, as well as Julia Gillard running with Kevin Rudd. Personalities are always an important component of the broadcast of an election, but I believe the broadcast media also gave considerable weight to the policies each party offered.
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