When you sit down to write make, sure that each sentence reflects what you mean. Use active verbs and write clear concise sentences that convey your ideas. Active Voice The subject comes first in an active sentence. Examples Senate Republicans proposed a substantially scaled-back stimulus plan. The city's police chief and several of his department's …
Video Storytelling
https://vimeo.com/84486361 Although I’ve been a video reporter for many years I am still humbled by how complicated and difficult the process can be. When I begin to report a story I often think, “It will be a miracle if this works out.” I have doubts about whether I can gather the information, get the …
What Makes a Good Story?
What Makes a Good Story? We want to borrow an idea from the film industry and write the logline of the story in one sentence. What is your story about? What makes it a news story? Why is it relevant? Why would we watch it? Who will you interview? What footage will you shoot? Resources …
Great Journalism Organizations
Society of Professional Journalists Deadline Club in New York https://www.deadlineclub.org/scholarships New York Press Club Broadcast Education Association- National Association of Black Journalists National Association of Hispanic Journalists Asian American Journalism Association Native American Journalists Association South Asian Journalists Association Arab and Middle Eastern Journalists Association (Sarah says: "Unfortunately the only one that doesn't seem to offer …
Investigative and General Reporting Resources
A tenant dies in Trump Tower fire. You get assigned to cover the fire. Who do call? What do you? Who do you call, or email to get information? dcpi@nypd.org Deputy Commissioner, Public Information One Police Plaza - Room 1320 New York, N.Y. 10038 Attn: DCPI Fax: (646) 610-8795 / 5856 Voice: (646) 610-6700 …
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How To Write A Lead (LEDE)
WRITING THE LEAD (LEDE) The lede is one of the most important parts of a story. It causes viewers to listen and watch and it helps hold their attention. The lede should give viewers the key take-away from the story and get them interested in watching. You can do this without giving away all of …
Where News Comes From
News organizations gather information with teams of reporters and editors. But they also use outside sources including wire services, or news agencies, to provide information. These news agencies have their own teams of reporters, videographers, editors and producers who cover breaking news, politics, business, sports, entertainment, culture and more. They have investigative teams that frequently …
CCNY Televison Journalism 