Skip to main content

Posts

Attributes of a Reporter

The reporter occupies an important place in news reporting. He/she is the ear and the eye of his/her medium. It is what he/she reports that the audience will know about. He/she touches lives with his report. As such, a reporter must possess certain attributes for him/her to function properly. Nose for news: A reporter lives on news, he must have an instinct for news, and that is, he should be able to identify a newsworthy event. He should be able to generate news from anyone no matter how important or insignificant that person is. Good command of written and spoken language of his medium:  To do your job well, you must be proficient in the language of the news. This will enable you to learn as many things as possible. The present trend towards specialization in news reporting makes it mandatory for reporters to learn as much as possible on the subject they are assigned to, such as politics, science, labour, economics and history. Speed and accuracy: As a reporter, you have to bear in m
Read more
Recent posts

Role of Sub - Editor

The sub-editor has the power of life or death over all the newspaper’s material that reaches him. Thus, the responsibility of the sub-editor is really enormous. A newspaper receives its copy from a variety of sources like reporters, correspondents, telephones, news agency reports and verbal communications. All this information is filtered by the sub-editor. The sub-editor has to take into consideration the policy of his newspaper before allowing a news item to be published. He has to breathe life into some dead matter lying before him so that the story is made lively. Sometimes, he tones down a story, if it is too dangerous, to make it safe. There is no doubt that the make-up of a newspaper is the reflection of the sub-editor’s appreciation of news value. RESPONSIBILITIES OF SUB-EDITOR The principal test of sub-editorial capacity in the art of make­up is, of course, the appearance of the main news page. It is the page which the majority of the readers read first of all. Some very busy
Read more

News Editor : Functions and Responsibilities

  A news editor is a professional who manages the newsroom and oversees the production of news stories. They are responsible for assigning stories to journalists, reviewing and editing content, and ensuring that the newsroom operates smoothly and efficiently. News editors also play a critical role in making decisions about which stories to cover and how to prioritize coverage. They may consult with other editors, reporters, or producers to determine which stories are most newsworthy and relevant to their audience. Responsibilities of News Editors Managing and leading a team of journalists Planning and assigning news coverage Conducting research and fact-checking Editing and revising news stories Collaborating with other departments Ensuring timely publication Types of News Editors Managing Editor Assignment Editor Copy Editor Breaking News Editor Digital Editor Photo Editor Functions of News Editors Managing and leading a team of journalists Planning and assigning news coverage Conduct
Read more

Magazine Cover

Masthead - The name of the magazine displayed in the typeface in which it is designed. This is the visual branding of the title and is usually done in a unique typeface to be very recognizable.  Selling line - Short, sharp description of the title's main marketing point ('The world's No 1 magazine for young women') or perhaps setting out its editorial philosophy.  Dateline - Month and year of publication, often with the price. Note that a monthly magazine usually hits the news-stands the month before the cover date.  Main image - In the case of this cover there is a single image of the model Shania. It is used in a classic way, the face is big enough to make an impact on the news-stand, with the model making full eye-contact.  Main cover line - This is very large - taking up about a quarter of the cover area - and comes in three layers, each with a different color. Note it is positioned against the model's shoulder so it shows up clearly.  Cover lines - Cosmopoli
Read more

Elements of Layout

Irrespective of the idea or the budget there are always some fixed elements that must be present in order to make any layout visually appealing and pleasant to the eyes. Following are some of the basic elements of a layout:  1. Colour  Colour is a very important element in a layout planning. A poor choice of colour may ruin the whole layout. While choosing a colour, the theme, the idea behind and the target audience must be kept in mind. While talking of colour, both text and background colour must be taken into account. The text colour must contrast well with the background colour. It is advisable not to put light-coloured text on a light background or put dark-coloured text on a dark background as it will badly affect the ability of the reader to read the text. Once a colour is chosen, the purpose of using it must be justified and a strong reason for it to be given. Colours are not present merely to make the design look bright and attractive. Rather, each colour has its own associati
Read more

Layout Designing

 Page layout is the part of graphic design that deals in the arrangement and style treatment of elements (contents) on a page. A page of a book or a magazine is similar to the brick of a building. Every page has a definite layout. When it comes to the layout, there are several elements within it that need to be taken care of. Design is the creation of a plan for the construction of an object or a system. It helps in laying the foundation in the formation of any new object or system. And, when it comes to the page designing, layout plays a pivotal role in graphic design. Layout refers to the arrangement of various elements on a page. It usually refers to a specific placement of image, text and style. Understanding the layout of design is very important because of the fact that it is the layout which makes a page presentable, readable and appealing to the eyes. If the layout is not correctly understood, there is a probability that the message that needs to be conveyed might be lost and t
Read more

News Sources

During the primitive times the command of the ruler used to be conveyed to the people through the beat of the drums.  The similar method was used in conveying information pertaining to different matters. Verbal words also used to the spread to establish communication with the people. A stage came when with the spread of betray information used to be pasted on the walls. Later on the printing presses replaced all these news sources and information in the printed forms were conveyed to the people when the newspapers, started their publication they became the biggest source of news as they are today. The newspaper over a period of time have developed their own techniques and methods to carry information to their readers. Similar was the case with the news agencies who developed their own agencies who developed their own methods to carry information from their offices to the office of their subscribers that is news’ papers. The news agencies also developed their links outside their own cou
Read more

Freelancing

What is Freelancer? An individual who makes money on a per-job basis is a freelancer. They usually earn on a per-task basis and generally work for a short time. In simpler terms, they do not work for a firm. Thus, they enjoy the liberty to work on various jobs for different clients simultaneously. However, if they're in a contract to work exclusively for a particular client, they cannot pick up other tasks till they've completed that project. Let's take a look at the definition to understand clearly what is freelancer. Freelancer Definition An independent labourer earning wages per job is known as a freelancer. They usually take up short-term tasks. They enjoy the freedom of working from home at flexible times. Thus, it allows them to balance their work-life better. For instance, a freelancer is a graphic designer who takes up projects to design logos for a company. A freelancer can work full-time or part-time, depending on their contract. These independent contractors star
Read more

Satellite Radio

  We all have our favorite radio stations that we preset into our car radios, flipping between them as we drive to and from work, on errands and around town. But when travel too far away from the source station, the signal breaks up and fades into static. Most radio signals can only travel about 30 or 40 miles from their source. On long trips that find you passing through different cities, you might have to change radio stations every hour or so as the signals fade in and out.   Now, imagine a radio station that can broadcast its signal from more than 22,000 miles (35,000 kill) away and then come through on your car radio with complete clarity without ever having to change the radio station. Satellite Radio or Digital Audio Radio Service (DARS) is a subscriber based radio service that is broadcast directly from satellites. Subscribers will be able to receive up to100 radio channels featuring Compact Disk digital quality music, news, weather, sports. talk radio and other entertainment c
Read more

Community Radio

Community radio, rural radio, cooperative radio, participatory radio, free radio, alternative, popular, educational radio. If the radio stations, networks and production groups that make up the World Association of Community Radio Broadcasters refer to themselves by a variety of names, then their practices and profiles are even more varied. Some are musical, some militant and some mix music and militancy. They are located in isolated rural villages and in the heart of the largest cities in the world. Their signals may reach only a kilometer, cover a whole country or be carried via shortwave to other parts of the world.  Some stations are owned by not - for - profit groups or by cooperatives whose members are the listeners themselves. Other are owned by students, universities, municipalities, churches or trade unions. There are stations financed by donations from listeners, by international development agencies, by advertising and by governments. (Wavesfor Freedom Report on the Sixth Wo
Read more