JOURNALISM

Series: Your Life Work Series

Duration: 11 min

Year Published: 1940

Creator: Burton Holmes

Format: 16mm

Sound: Sound

Description: A rapid, though detailed, analysis of the newspaper business from the standpoint of vocational guidance. The film begins with scenes in a newspaper office and then shows the varied lives of newspaper reporters, then takes up the processes of editing, writing up, and printing the paper. Discusses the women's departments and each department by name. A short sequence tells of the work of the country newspaper editor.

Complete Record: "Journalism (1940)" discusses the essential roles and responsibilities within a newspaper's newsroom. It highlights the various types of reporters, such as those covering local news, sports, and society, as well as the editorial and feature writers. The video explains the process of news gathering, writing, editing, and publishing, emphasizing the importance of accuracy, quick thinking, and a passion for writing in the field of journalism. It also outlines the different paths one can take within the profession, including the challenges faced by reporters and the skills required for success.

Keywords

journalism, news reporting, newsroom, reporters, editing, publishing, writing, media, newspapers, career

Metadata Source:Educational Film Guide 1946