Broadcast journalism is the field of news and journals which are broadcast by electronic methods instead of the older methods, such as printed newspapers and posters. It works on radio, television and the World Wide Web. Such media disperse pictures, visual text and sounds.
Colleges and Universities Offering Certificate in Radio Journalism in Ghana:
GIJ
How do I become a radio journalist?
Most broadcast journalists have a bachelor’s degree in journalism or communications.
Students may have an opportunity to choose a track or concentration in broadcast journalism.
Students will take courses in reporting and writing, broadcast reporting, and ethics.
What does a radio journalist do?
Broadcast journalists research, investigate and present news and current affairs content for television, radio and the internet.
Their aim is to present information in a balanced, accurate and interesting way through news bulletins, documentaries and other factual programmes. presenter or news anchor.
What are the different types of radio Programmes?
1) Spoken word programmes, which include news bulletins, talks, discussions, interviews, educational programmes for schools and colleges, specific audience programmes directed at women, children, rural and urban listeners, drama, radio features and documentaries.
What are the qualities of a radio journalist?
To communicate well:
To possess a good personality:
To love to investigate:
To be affluent with the technical side of things:
To be able to handle pressure:
To have excellent presentation skills:
To be a team player:
To maintain a high level of accuracy:
How to get a job in radio?
Start small – try local or community stations.
Seek volunteer or internship positions.
Bear in mind that there can be heavy competition even for unpaid work.
If you work as a volunteer, you can find out if you really want this job or not.
Don’t be picky about the type of work – even manning the phones can teach a lot.