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How to Proofread Effectively

By kjones83

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Proofreading--whether it is a college paper, a newspaper article or a letter to a friend--can be a challenging endeavor... more »

How to Properly Structure a News Story

By scott shanley

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For aspiring journalists and writers, learning how to properly structure a news story is one first steps to landing and maintaining a job. Every story should have a clear structure that provides convenience for the reader. Here are guidelines... more »

How to Properly Use an Apostrophe

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The apostrophe is one of the most misused punctuations in the United States. A vast majority of us certainly know the difference between a possessive noun and a plural noun, but it boggles the mind how many times these two forms are used ... more »

How to Record a Voice for a TV News Report

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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News reporters and anchors voice several different types of stories. You can record a VO, which stands for voice-over. It's generally a 30-second piece of video. You can also voice a package, which is the long-format story a reporter does. It ... more »

How to Record a Voice-Over for a TV Newscast

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A voice-over, or VO, is one of the four main types of news stories. There are packages, readers, VOs and VO/SOTs. A VO is when you see video playing while the anchor or reporter reads over it. At no time do you actually see the anchor or ... more »

How to Run a Radio Contest

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Radio contests add flair to any radio station. Radio contests are usually the job of the Promotions Director and Program Director together. In my 10 plus years of radio experience, most stations stick to the simple contests that you hear year ... more »

How to Shoot with a Studio Television Camera

By Paul M. J. Suchecki

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The difference between shooting with a studio television camera and a portable amateur camcorder is like going from a moped to a Harley Davidson. If you are shooting in a studio, you are probably working on a talk show or news broadcast, so these ... more »

How to Start a Career in Broadcasting

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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Broadcasting seems to be an extremely glamorous career--being on the air every day delivering information to the public. If you believe you have what it takes to be the next Ted Koppel, you have to know where to start. Just understand that the ... more »

How to Start a Career in Public Radio

By ericmack

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There are a few ways to break into a media career that are as easy and accessible as going the public radio route. No matter where you live, odds are that there's a public station nearby that will welcome you in the front door... more »

How to Time a Story as a TV News Reporter

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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Timing is of utmost importance when writing a news story. It may seem as if 10 or 20 seconds doesn't make a difference, but in TV news, every second counts. Producers time out their shows perfectly. They give everything a certain amount of time, ... more »

How to Treat news reporter in the interview

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Dealing with news reporters can be annoying but you do not need to react angry or mad if one of them ask questions that you do not like answering. Just give your smile and stay calm most especially if the interview topic is about killing or ... more »

How to Trim an Edit in Final Cut Pro

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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Whether you're a new editor learning Final Cut Pro or a seasoned editor transitioning to a new system, you'll find the trim edit to be easy. The trim edit allows you to move either your shot or edit point frame by frame so that you don't have to ... more »

How to Turn a Press Release into a News Story

By scott shanley

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For some journalists, press releases are just documents that tend to accumulate and end up in the trash bin. But for others, however, they can be a valuable tool with which to craft and create new story ideas. With the right information, press ... more »

How to Use a Tripod for a TV News Report

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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A tripod enables you to shoot steady video. It allows you to pan and tilt smoothly. News stories look significantly better when you use a tripod. It really does make a huge difference in the quality of your work... more »

How to Use an Ear Piece as a TV News Reporter

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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An ear piece, or IFB, is a special intercom circuit that allows TV news reporters and anchors to hear what's happening on air or in the control booth. The director and producer can talk to them, and the reporter or anchor responds through their ... more »

How to Use Mercury in Gemini

By Patricia Resnick

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Mercury is the planet that governs thought processes, intellect and communication. Gemini is an air sign, and is ruled by Mercury. Mercury in Gemini is like quicksilver. These people never think about one thing when there are two or three ... more »

How to Use Microphones for a TV News Report

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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There are several different types of microphones to use for TV news stories. Some should be used for interviews inside, some for outside stories and still others for picking up audio from background noise. Here's how to use microphones for a TV ... more »

How to Use Shotgun Mics for TV News

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Shotgun microphones are the long, skinny mics attached to the camera. This type of mic is usually plugged into the Audio Channel 2. The shotgun will pick up sound whenever the camera is recording. It will also pick up Channel 2 audio at the same ... more »

How to Work for CNN

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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CNN is one of the coveted jobs in the news entertainment industry. Working for one of the major news corporations, especially as a recent graduate, is an excellent way to get into the business. Getting a job at CNN may seem like a tough prospect, ... more »

How to Write a Sidebar From a Sporting Event

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The writer who tackles the sidebar at a sporting event faces a tougher task than his co-worker who is assigned to write the game story. What is included in the game story is obvious. Trying to find an angle for a sidebar without duplicating ... more »

How to Write an Effective Media Pitch

By kjones83

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Whether you work in Public Relations for a large company or simply want to get your small business some attention, pitching to the media is an exciting but challenging prospect... more »

How to Write for a Prompter in TV News

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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Writing for a teleprompter is much different than writing emails, letters or newspaper articles. News anchors have words and lines scrolling past them at a steady pace in the prompter. They can't be forced to decipher exactly what was typed in. ... more »

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