Journalism

Synopsis: Video recording of a discussion between Marc Reeves the Editor of the Birmingham Post and Sue Green of City of Wolverhampton College. They discuss issues concerning the press and privacy, how self regulation works and what are the considerations expected of journalist when creating a story.

In 11 chapters: What are the difficulties in making self-regulation work?; How would you define intrusion?; Surely voluntary codes make little difference?; What considerations are in the balance?; What are the expected limits to reporters activities?; When can they justify overstepping these limits?; How can you justify revelations about private lives?; How do you personally define public interest?; What level of intrusion is justified in the pursuit of stories that are targeted for a gossip column?; Does a celebrity’s fame make them fair game?; Should editors and reporters consider the way in which personal information is obtained?
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Year of release: 2006
Year of production: 2007
Subjects: Business studies; Media studies
Keywords: journalism; news reporting; newspapers; privacy

URI: http://www.businessandlearningconnections.co.uk/learning-object/journalism
Price: free
Delivery: Streamed

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