News As It Happens

We hunt it, gather it and consume it. We have a deep-seated urge to tell others about it. In today's 24/7 rolling news cycle, reporting is instantaneous with stories published online, on mobile devices and broadcast as they happen. This book is a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of journalism and covers the skills required by contemporary journalists to adapt and thrive in a constantly evolving media landscape. News as it Happens provides a strong foundation to help you throughout your journalism studies, with information on how to: - find the people and information you need - write quickly and effectively for radio, television, print, online and mobile devices - take your own photographs and shoot video - understand the basics of media law - develop a strong sense of ethics.