Peter Killingback

 Studio news readers have to carry out in depth research into each topic they’re covering on the broadcast so they have a comprehensive knowledge on the subjects at hand, this makes reporting on the subjects easier and more believable. Also if the news reader is partaking in a discussion they will know what they’re talking about.  News readers will in some cases do field reports as well. (Although obviously not in the case of a live show unless the live show is all on location)  News readers contribute to writing scripts for each broadcast as well as providing briefs for other crew members who may go out and gather cutaway footage or interviews.  Studio news readers are expected to dress smartly and have a clean appearance for broadcasts as this suggest they are of high importance and makes it easier for viewers to trust the and believe what they’re telling us. Examples of all points at the end

 Field reporters must research any necessary information on the subject so they are able to contribute valid factual responses to the situation.  They will have to prepare for and brief other location members for each news story.  Field reporters must also have a clean appearance and be dressed smartly but appropriately for the situation. Examples of all points at the end

 Links to studio provide a bridge between location or cutaway and studio reporters, these should allow the transition from one back to the other to be smooth.  The studio reporter may link off to a location report and in the time the cutaway runs, they can re organise and have brought a guest contributor into the studio for the next segment.  After cutaways the field reporter will often say “Back to you…” implying the change back to the studio, making the transition expected and smooth. Examples of all points at the end

 Throughout the entire broadcast, the mode of address to the viewer should remain consistent. Language should be appropriate and understandable however not insultingly so.  Reporters both studio and location should be looking into the camera while talking to address the viewer directly making the broadcast more engaging. Examples of all points at the end

 Any interviews are usually conducted either by the location reporter on a location relating directly to the news story or by the studio presenter in the studio after having introduced them and explained how they qualify to be there. By saying “And now here’s (###) lead professor of Astro physics at Cambridge university” for example. This make the viewer believe that what they say is credible and accurate.  Alternatively a location reporter may introduce an interviewee by saying “This is (###) there local business has been affected by the ‘recent events’. These will not have the same high quality as a studio interview however the credibility will remain much the same since the interview would most likely be conducted on a location directly relating to the news story and the interviewee. Examples of all points at the end

 Much the same as interviewing, any introduction to the expert or witness should comprehensively explain who they are and why they are qualified to be there or give their account on the news story. Examples of all points at the end

 News broadcasts should include very recent footage that relates to the news story. This is more for the purpose of engaging the viewers and keeping the report flowing rather than getting caught up for too long on shot. Pre-recorded or live interviews may be used to keep the broadcast moving. Cutaways to other location shots or graphics may be used along with narration to explain them. Examples of all points at the end

 Piece to camera – The studio news reporter will usually introduce the story to the viewers and give them a small amount of background information about it first  Cutaways – Small segments linked to by the presenting studio reporter. They often include more in depth information, usually pre-recorded. These will in most cases be used periodically throughout a news story to keep visuals flowing.  Voice over – This will include more information on the current news story that relate to the visuals.  Interview – Interview with a person with experience and qualifications relating to the news story.  Vox Pops –Interview or just reported quotes from people directly involved and affected by the subject in question.  Graphics – Graphical representation of facts and information relating to the news story. Examples of all points at the end

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