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Local Television News

The segment of journalism that focuses on news reporting at the local level, including the challenges and opportunities faced by local television news outlets, such as building trust with audiences, covering breaking news and events, and competing with national news outlets

beginner
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Local television news plays a vital role in informing communities about events and issues that affect their daily lives. It serves as a platform for civic engagement, allowing citizens to stay connected with their local environment. Through various methods of news gathering, including interviews and...

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Key Terms

Broadcast Journalism
The field of journalism that involves reporting news for television or radio.

Example: She studied broadcast journalism to become a news anchor.

Inverted Pyramid
A writing style where the most important information is presented first.

Example: The article started with the main event, following the inverted pyramid style.

Source Attribution
Citing the sources of information used in news reporting.

Example: The reporter used source attribution to enhance credibility.

Civic Engagement
Participation in activities that address community issues.

Example: Local news encourages civic engagement by informing citizens.

Media Ethics
The principles that guide the conduct of journalists.

Example: Media ethics require journalists to report truthfully.

News Cycle
The period between the release of news and its subsequent coverage.

Example: The news cycle for breaking stories can be very fast.

Related Topics

Broadcast Media
The study of how news is delivered through television and radio.
intermediate
Digital Journalism
Exploring news reporting in the digital age, including online platforms.
intermediate
Media Literacy
Understanding how to critically analyze media messages.
beginner

Key Concepts

News ReportingBroadcast JournalismCommunity EngagementMedia Ethics