Broadcast Journalism Jobs: Is A Control Room Job Right For You?
Last week we talked about the pros and cons of on-air careers. While many people want to be in front of the camera, others prefer a behind-the-scenes job. This week…
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February 11, 2016 | How To's
February 11, 2016 | How To's
How To Nail An Interview As A News Reporter
As a journalism student, you’ve probably learned a lot of different techniques for interviewing people. Being open and friendly, putting the interviewee at ease, asking the important questions even if…
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February 9, 2016 | How To's
How To Cover Weather News
As a reporter, there will likely be many times when you will have to go outside and cover a weather story. While this is normally the weather forecaster’s job, that…
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January 14, 2016 | How To's
How To Deal With Slow News Days….Weeks…Months?
When you decided on a career in journalism, you may have imagined yourself working for a large TV station, or even a national network. However, unless you have a friend…
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December 30, 2015 | How To's
How To Sound Like A Professional Journalist
Writing and speaking like a professional have always been important concerns for journalists. But today, with advertorials cluttering up TV station websites and social media alike, it’s even more pressing…
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December 2, 2015 | How To's
4K UHD TV: How To Prepare For The New Standard
The latest HD television technology is called 4K, or Ultra High Definition (UHD), sometimes also called 4K UHD. Previously, there were three ways to describe definition in TV: Standard Definition…
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November 13, 2015 | How To's
FCC Updates To The Contest Rules Better For Broadcasters, Viewers
On September 17 of this year, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) updated its Contest Rule, allowing broadcasters to post contest “rules and regulations” solely online if they want. Adopted in…
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November 11, 2015 | How To's
2016 Elections And TV’s Need For A Millennial Social Media Strategy
According to a 2015 Pew Research report, almost two-thirds of Millennials (61%) view news on Facebook, more than any other news source. Only 37% say they acquire news from local…
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October 29, 2015 | How To's
Online Radio And Millennials: Stats And Trends
Over the past fifteen years, there has been nothing short of a sea change in how different generations listen to radio, While most radio listeners used to find a radio…
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