Frank Barnas is Lecturer in the Department of Media Arts at Middle Tennessee State University, USA. He has presented seminars and taught in journalism programs around the world including Bulgaria, India, Lithuania, and Russia. His background includes television reporting, radio commentary, and documentary productions ranging from Antarctica to Moldova. He has been recognized by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, the Broadcast Education Association, and the Fulbright Commission.

Marie Barnas is Professor of Video and Film Production in the Department of Media Arts at Middle Tennessee State University, USA. She holds MFA degrees in film production and creative writing. She has served as a Fellow for the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, the International Radio and Television Society, and the National Association of Television Producers and Executives. Her production awards include Emmy, Telly, Cindy, and Communicator Awards.

Acknowledgements

Introduction

Part I: Acquiring the News

Chapter 1: Legal and Ethical Considerations

Chapter 2: Locating the News

Chapter 3: Developing Stories

Chapter 4: Collecting Information from Real and Virtual Documents

Chapter 5: Beats, Spot News, and Reporting Assignments

Part II: Writing the News

Chapter 6: Newswriting Mechanics

Chapter 7: Newswriting Style

Chapter 8: Writing Compelling Leads

Part III: Reporting the News

Chapter 9: Fieldwork

Chapter 10: Interviewing

Chapter 11: Covering Planned Events

Chapter 12: Reporting Live

Chapter 13: Voiceovers, Packages, and Story Formats

Part IV: Producing the News

Chapter 14: Producing the Television Newscast

Chapter 15: Producing the Radio Newscast

Chapter 16: Delivering the News

Part V: Transitioning into Professional Newsrooms

Chapter 17: Careers in Broadcast Journalism

Chapter 18: Portfolio Development

Glossary

Index