Episode of Series “The World of work”.
Follows one day’s preparation of an evening TV news broadcast at a major New York studio, showing how stories are assigned and reported, with examples of on the spot coverage. Concentrates on the editorial and technical teamwork involved in the selection and final preparation of news stories to be presented on air, with special emphasis on the contributions of key members of the newsroom staff. Narrated by John Barnes.
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ACMI Identifier
010528
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Broadcast journalism
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Editing
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Journalism
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Mass media
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Mass media - Study and teaching
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Reporters and reporting
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Television
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Television - Equipment and supplies
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Television - Production and direction
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Television broadcasting of news
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Mass media - Study and teaching
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)