Broadcast News Overview

Broadcast news is news shared on TV, radio, and online. News must be unique—something new or unexpected.

Criteria for News:

• News is often about what is unusual.

• What is considered news can vary based on choices made by reporters and editors.

Gatekeeping:

• Gatekeeping is the process where editors and reporters decide what news to share.

Quotes:

• Charles Anderson Dana said, "When a dog bites a man that is not news, but when a man bites a dog that is news." This means news often focuses on surprising stories.

Factors Influencing News:

• Human Interest: Emotional stories catch attention.

• Immediacy: News needs to be timely.

• Close to Home: Local stories matter to audiences.

• Ethics: Reporters must think about the moral impact of their stories.

News Processing:

• Segmentation: Breaking news into smaller parts.

• Extraction: Picking important audio and visual pieces from news.

• Search and Retrieval: Finding specific news easily.

• Discovery: Finding connections in news stories.

• Summarization: Making content easier to consume.

Newsroom Structure:

• General Manager: Oversees everything.

• News Director: In charge of news content.

• Producers and Editors: Help create and edit news.

• Reporters and Photographers: Get news and visuals.

• Technical Staff: Manage broadcasting equipment.

Extra Notes:

• News channels change styles to keep viewers engaged.

• Breaking news segments are shown live to draw high attention.