Broadcast News in the Digital Age

Written in a conversational style, this second edition takes readers inside the modern newsroom and puts digital and social media first and broadcast second, reflecting how audiences increasingly find and consume news. This edition features step-by-step guidance on finding and pitching stories; writing conversationally; shooting and editing video; producing for broadcast, digital and social media; reporting live and building a career. Groundbreaking new material examines artificial intelligence throughout the reporting process, including prompting, newsgathering, verification, deepfakes, ethics and the importance of human judgment and transparency. The book also addresses the human cost of journalism, with explorations of the emotional impact of traumatic assignments and the importance of mental health awareness for journalists at every experience level. Industry professionals from across the United States share candid lessons, successes and mistakes, while updated QR codes connect readers to professional news stories and multimedia examples. Above all, the book teaches journalists to look beyond who, what, when, where and why to ask how and what’s next?The second edition of Broadcast News in the Digital Age is a practical guide for undergraduate journalism students and early-career professionals navigating today’s rapidly changing news industry.