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Rewriting Copy
Find out the differences between print and radio broadcasts, as well as finding tips on writing news for radio.
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Newswriting for Radio: Glossary of Terms
Here are terms you should familiarize yourself with broadcast journalism or radio news is in your future.
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Newswriting for Radio: News Judgment: Be Enterprising
This is a fabulous site for all of those wanting to pursue a career in broadcast journalism. You can find tons of tips on how to be a better journalist and how to find a great story.
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Newswriting for Radio: News Judgment: Polls, Surveys, and Studies
So you want to be a great broadcast journalist? You should take a look at this site! It offers tons of info and pointers on radio journalism.
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Newswriting for Radio: Improving Newsroom Operations
Find out the basics of newsroom operation and the expectations of the various parts of a news broadcast.
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Newswriting for Radio: Broadcast Sentence Structure
A fabulous Newscript.com site for broadcast news writing. You can learn how to craft the perfect sentence for radio listeners.
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Newswriting for Radio: Three Styles of Radio Newswriting
A great Newscript site offering links to different styles of broadcast newswriting.
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Radio News: Edward R. Murrow
This site not only gives a biography of Murrow with a look at his career as a radio and television journalist, but also has 4 audio clips of actual radio reports he gave. Very interesting. Use the links at the bottom of the page.
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Federal Communications Commission: Customer Service Standards
Here is a list of the customer service standards from the Federal Communications Commission that cable operators are expected to adhere to.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Edward R. Murrow Broadcasting History
NPR takes a look at a biography written about Edward R. Murrow, a distinguished broadcast journalist. Features an interview with the author, excerpts from the book, and audio clips of some of Murrow's most famous broadcasts including the...
University of Maryland
University of Maryland: Taking a Leading Role: Women in Broadcasting History
Learn about significant women in the early days of radio and television. This library exhibition features performers, writers, and executives who pioneered in the broadcasting industry. Included in the exhibit are photographs, news...
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Newswriting for Radio: Leads & Teases
If you need to write a radio news story, you must stop here. You can find all you ever needed to know and more on how to be a great radio journalist.
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Tufts University: The Life and Work of Edward R. Murrow
Excellent online exhibit featuring historical documents that trace Edward R. Murrow's life and career and showcase its collection of correspondence, photos, books, audiovisual, and other personal and work-related materials.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Writers and Editors
If you want a career as a broadcast journalist, you may want to check out this career info. It covers everything you need to know about writing, editing, and reporting.
CNN
Cnn: You Be the Producer
This is a great learning tool for producing and writing for television news. You have the opportuntity to judge stories and see if they would make it to the newscast.
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San State Francisco University: Newsworx (1001 Words)
View the media-rich work of teams of student journalists assigned to produce high-interest feature stories using pictures, audio, and words. Learn how to tell a story well by thinking critically about the different choices made by each...
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Remembering Charles Kuralt
A site promoting a biography of Charles Kuralt. Beyond the hype on the book you can find lots of great short pieces by Kuralt, a number of photographs, and some biographical information in the "Foreword." The timeline is also helpful.
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Newswriting: Resource for Journalists: 100 Worst Groaners
A fun site filled with "groaners," or cliches, that you hear over and over again on the evening news.
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News Lab: Elements of Great Storytelling
This is a great site for broadcast journalists; it focuses on the elements that make a story great. You can find tips on writing from some of the top people in the industry.
PBS
Pbs: American Masters: Edward R. Murrow
A short biography of Edward R. Murrow with details on his contentious relationship with Senator Joseph McCarthy.
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Federal Communications Commission: Media Bureau
The Federal Communications Commission provides an in-depth look at what the Mass Media Bureau is responsible for.
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Business Town: The Secrets to Effective Radio Advertising
Here's a good overview on writing a radio advertisement. Some basic tips and ideas. Includes video, 1 min. 7 sec.
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Ctv Calgary News
CFCN is a local area news affiliate for CTV Television in Calgary. Content includes a focus on the latest news and weather, crime and medical features, and more.