Broadcast Journalism is the airing of news/current events instantaneously through TV, radio, or the Internet.
News is an account of events that interest and concern the public.
Six Criteria of Newsworthiness
1. Unusualness- different, out-of-the-ordinary
2. Significance- important events that affect many
3. Timeliness- current, while it's happening
4. Proximity- nearby, local events
5. Prominence- well-known people/places involved
6. Human Interest- emotional and personal appeal; heart-warming
Differences Between Print and Broadcast Journalism
1. Print Journalism provides fuller coverage of more stories
2. Readers choose what they want to read
3. News magazines provide more in-depth coverage
4. Radio offers excellent coverage of fast-breaking stories
5. TV news provides the most dramatic news coverage
News Stories with 6 Criteria
1. Shark Kills Man on Florida Beach
2. Prius brakes: Toyota knew, didn't tell you
3. U.S. missionaries charged with kidnapping in Haiti
4. Woman Charged with Stealing from School District
5. Barack Obama: The Human Flyswatter
6. True stories of heroic dogs
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