News -Careers

Duration: 540 ft. #15

Year Published: 1977

Creator: IITC

Complete Record: Examines the use of languages and visual materials in journalism, emphasizing the need for precision, accuracy and selectivity appropriate to the medium used. Discusses the role of the intended audience and the influence of news topic in determining the way news is presented. Examines some of the personal rewards and sacrifices of news work, addressing issues such as necessary qualifications, getting started in the business, the glamour of reporting, and the demands of the profession.