What is the role of the media and is it doing this?

The role of the media is essentially this; inform the people properly and help democracy to thrive. The media is not doing this.

People absolutely must know what is going on, that is irrefutable. People must know whats happening so as to make informed opinions, if this does not happen, the democracy dies. When I say "going on" I do not mean all the details in Brangelina's latest little tiff. I'm talking about the shit that actually matters, like war and climate change.

The media is clearly not doing this, if people were well informed there would be a lot less supporters of the War On Terror Inc.! Instead the media exists to keep us distracted, to entertain.

It does not suit the ruling-class to have a well-informed public. This is so for 2 reasons; 1. If we were actually informed there would be a lot more dissent. 2. If the masses are ignorant and apathetic, all they will give shit about is their fucking mortgage.

News Corporation owns 70% of all media in Australia. By having Rupert Murdoch in place and being friendly with him, the government and multi-national corporations can have their horeshit propaganda and ads played and have the sheep swallow it without question.

In Australia, the news is only there to bullshit us. To induce Islamaphobia, to fill us ideas that will keep us divided and prevent revolution. They give us this horseshit idea that we are living in a democracy, which (unless you are extremely wealthy and influential) is complete bullshit.

If the media did their fucking job and did not propagandise us and make out as if the biggest problem in the world is unemployed 20 year-olds, I have no doubt that we would be living in a far better world, possibly an entirely Socialist one!

i want to be???

A NEWS PRESENTER
by rebecca lang
so what is a news presenter? and what do they do? how do they achieve this?
"A news presenter is a person who presents a news show on television, radio or on the Internet."

A news presenter has many obligations to the public people:


1. To make sure the "right" news is being reported.

2. To make sure there is no bias in your story.

3. make sure you have the correct gramma, and be able to pick out mistakes in your writing. (e.g gramma- Grammar)

people can show their true personality on live TV but to an extent.
this clip shows a man going a little too far.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUS6nKpddec funny guy turns ghetto

being a news reporter on live TV means that things can go wrong and everybody will see
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSzSyF85RGE&NR=1 break up on live TV

http://www.youtube.com/watch#!v=In+Q7D-tDCA&feature=fvw NOTE: DONT DO THIS STORY!!!

1.WHAT DO NEWS REPORTERS ACTUALLY DO??
The main objective for a TV news reporter is to deliver stories that are of interest to the shows viewers. TV news reporter jobs are extremely competitive; the reporters who understand how to present relevant stories that interest and inform viewers have the best chance of getting hired. TV news reporters find and investigate news in their community as well as write and deliver compelling news stories.

A TV news reporter often spends a lot of time getting ideas for stories. Investigating community happenings and interviewing people is something that most television news reports do almost daily. People who hope to become TV news reporters must have excellent communication skills in dealing with people. Good listening skills and getting accurate information are also important.

Television news reporters must always meet deadlines when creating a written presentation to read on the air. Some TV news reporters work with other journalists to prepare and present television stories to viewers. A TV reporter must always be sure his or her stories meet broadcast regulations as well as standards set by each news channel.

HOW DO YOU BECOME A NEWS REPORTER??

Being a TV reporter/anchor takes sacrifice. On the surface it seems like a glamorous job but those of us who have worked in the industry know it is just the opposite. There is, however, no other job like it in the world. If you like deadline pressure, doing something new every day and making a difference it may be the job for you.

1. If you want to start at a small market television station: Everyone has visions of taking over the NBC Nightly News anchor desk, but the truth of the matter is a tiny portion of people who get into the TV news business will ever make it to a top 10 market. It’s a good idea to start your career in a small market because you can learn all aspects of the business. You will likely do everything like; report, produce, anchor, shoot video, edit and maybe even run the teleprompter with your foot! You’ll also get the opportunity to make your mistakes

2. Be willing to get little pay…at least in the beginning of your career:The average reporter job in a small market gets paid between $15,000 and $18,000 a year. Shocked right? Contrary to popular belief most TV personalities are not rolling in dough. Television news is a field where the supply outweighs the demand. Basically there are more people who want to be on TV than there are available positions. That’s part of the reason why pay is not competitive. Also, if you start at a small market station, you will get small market pay. It’s the nature of the business. If making a lot of money in your career is important to you don’t get into TV news!

3. Forget about holidays at home: The truth is you will hardly ever get holidays off. You will most likely be working. Established main anchors at TV stations will most likely get holidays off which means you will be stuck at work. If you constantly move markets every couple of years to increase your salary and experience you will always be the new kid on the block, which means you won’t have seniority. So, you can kiss Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, Fourth of July and Labor Day goodbye. Also “sweeps” months (when stations monitor how many people are watching) will be off limits for vacation time. These months include: February, May, July and November.

4. Be willing to move anywhere to get your first job: Jobs are so competitive that you can’t be choosy when landing your first job.

5. Go to university: Most TV stations require that you have a university degree preferably in broadcast journalism. Some schools that have top broadcast journalism programs.

6. Learn how to speak well: Your voice is key in this field. You should concentrate now on projection, enunciation and inflection. All of these things will help you deliver your “script” in a compelling nature. Be authoritative in your speech. This will give you credibility with your audience. Read newspapers and magazines aloud. Listen to the best journalists in the field when they speak and try to emulate them.

7. Learn how to write for TV: You of course learn some of this in school. Writing for TV is very different from writing a term paper. You need to learn how to write to the images your audience will see on TV. It’s called writing to video. Also, you should keep writing simple and stay away from legalese and clichés. You have only one shot to get the attention of folks at home.

8. Be willing to work all the time: You may be placed on the morning shift, the evening shift, a split shift and the weekend shift at any given moment. New reporters especially have very little say in the hours they work. Working overtime is very common and few stations pay overtime.

9. Create a resume tape: A resume tape is a reel that shows a sample of your reporting/anchoring skills. It usually starts with a slate – a brief showing of your name and contact information. The slate is usually followed by a montage, which is a short segment of compelling live shots, samples of reporting and anchoring. The montage is then followed by three of your best stories. The best way to get your first resume tape is to do one in school otherwise it can be quite expensive. When your tape is done you send it on VHS format along with a cover letter and resume to news directors at the stations you are interested in. Then, you wait and cross your fingers.

10. Be Persistent: Don’t stop until you get that first job! Persistence is an invaluable skill any reporter/anchor should have

FIN!!

news media industry knowledge

Post A

Define the "news media industry"

News media industry

Can be presented in many different forms that can be included in:

Journalism; Collecting, writing, editing and presenting of news or news articles in newspapers and magazine and in radio and television broadcasting

Print media; includes all newspapers, newsletters, booklets, pamphlets, magazines and other printed publications. Most print media is defined as being locally situated although there are still many print media outlets that are national and have become widely successful

Fleet street; is referred to as another word for British journalism

Photojournalism; in which a news story is presented mainly through the sources of photographic material with an supplementary written copy occupying the chosen photography
tabloid; is otherwise known as a newspaper of a much smaller format in scale wise, giving the news it is investigating in condensed form, usually with pictures to highlight the point that it is making, often referred to as; sensational media'

Post 2.

Detail the impact of new and emerging technologies on traditional newsgathering and presentation practices

From a personal point of view I believe Technology is consuming everyone’s day to day life, just at this exact moment I am using my computer, the internet, I have my phone next to me so I do not miss out on anything so I am easily contactable, my ipod on which hence shows that technology has seized the younger generations and has total control, I personally cannot go without one day, without checking my face book although that’s not to say technology hasn’t got any benefits. I have known to use the ever growing concept of technology to help me with assignments via the internet, to check certain news stories when I haven’t got the newspaper at home or one I can come in contact with, it is also used in our homes and every day lives
The Impact of new and emerging technologies on traditional news gathering has changed dramatically. In the society of today journalists don’t use one particular method to find out new stories and to present their findings it is well known that they use different techniques and actions. The particular technology that they could use to describe their findings could vary from a single journalist writing on a notepad, listening to interviews that have been recorded on a recorder as opposed to the concept of another journalist of a similar statue recording down all vital information that they have received on the newest laptop available, where their conversation that they would need could have even been recorded on a ipod, even the journalist in question will not have to even go interview their intervier face to face as the entire interview could be done over emails, hence proves the point of the ever growing factor of globalization
It is often referred that emerging technologies do have more pros then cons when used to help journalists . They provide help by effectively and efficiently helping a journalist when information is known to be obtained for a new story. The help that I am, referring to could range from the use of a simple mobile phone to exchange certain information to particular sources then contrasting to the reality of a association of computers which may clutch the right information regarding the new story to prove that their particular article has more truth then fiction to it. All these factors show that new and emerging technologies are filtrating our traditional newsgathering and presentation practices and how much has changed in the previous few years or so.

Post 3.

Detail 3 roles /work opportunities in print media.

Graphic Designer:
A graphic designer is referred to as a profession within the graphic design industry that assembles together images, typography or motion graphics to create a piece of design. A graphic designer is known to create the graphics primarily for published, printed or electronic media, such as brochures and advertising. To foray in the Graphic designer world a degree associated with graphic designing will increase your chances of securing a job within the industry of your choice. Companies that hire graphic designers usually look for designers that appear to have any type of qualification and experience in this particular industry.
Although it is established that you don't necessarily have to have a degree to be hired in this industry. Courses have been offered at tare regarding Graphic Designing. If you choose to take up courses in Tafe or even University and it can be otherwise known as a starting point as courses you decide to take up will help you to explore all the areas of graphic design available and from the design side to the more illustrative side.

Upon hiring, companies also are known to look for applicants who have a wide knowledge of computers, as it is a basic necessity to, to be able to succeed. Courses are once again offered at Tafe that you can attend and that offer various programs such as Photoshop that is used heavily when working in this profession.
Aside from knowledge presented, you need to have’flair’ almost for creativity, an eye for every microscopic detail, be efficient and on time and to meet deadlines and enjoy working with computers.

Freelance writer;

The word ‘Freelance’ is associated with the term of somebody who is self-employed and is not committed to a particular employer long term, so hence a freelance writer is exactly this, writing as he or she pleases, not being tied down to one particular subject or topic for a particular amount of time. There are many ‘perks’ associated when choosing this as an career choice out of most freelance careers presented writing in this profession shows to be of more creative freedom then most jobs that come with working I n the ‘freelance’ industry. Another positive point that can be written about freelance writers is that they can write for magazines, newsletters of their choice, write upon websites, business reports, write sales copy or content for web pages, and even get paid to bog upon their own websites to Some freelance writers make a good living doing only creative writing, like short story writing for anthologies and literary magazines. And unlike many freelance fields and the jobs that they represent, where it has been described that the majority of work needs to be done on-site, most freelance writing jobs can be done from your home.

Although this profession appears to be perfect and have no drawbacks they are some associated with this career choice, which include the mindset, that being a freelancer is not suitable job to all people. It has to fit a certain criteria, being a freelancer requires discipline and self-motivation /If the freelancer decides to and chooses to work at home, the employee is prone to stress presented in the home, that if not managed properly, could prevent them from earning an stable hence the factor of the uncertainty of work available

Photojournalist;

Photojournalism is described as a particular form of journalism presented that creates images in order to tell a news story that can be either often referred to as still images, but in some cases the term also refers to videos

Which some may ask what is it exactly? A photojournalist records and documents places, people, events and things present in the past or everyday life through photographs that tell a particular type of story. A professional photojournalist whilst in the industry creates nigh quality photographs or whatever photos are needed for that particular job, and the photojournalist in question needs to be qualified in technical expertise and creativity. To be successful in photojournalism a photojournalist has to capture the aspect of the larger story presented in a potent ional photograph that is to be taken. Upon employment it Is often looked into what sets competiting photojournalists apart for the potential of a job and that is which aspect they notice or decide to focus on when takening photographs.

There are qualifications that are needed when considering a career in this field firstly a Formal education is highly recommended. A degree that can be earnt in Tafe or even better whilst in University or even a photography school usually helps you build a portfolio, which is a must if you are passionate if you want to get a job. Your portfolio that you would be creating should demonstrate and show your skills that you obtain with a wide range of photographic subjects, and should cover a range of skills. The sooner you can get your photography published, the better even though at the start you may not be paid, until you are employed and recognized for your talent. If this is the career path that you want to take you should learn how to use the latest equipment and as a photojournalist you will need to learn how to design images with color, as well as how to develop color management files with professional software.

post 4.

Detail 3 roles/ work opportunities in electronic media

The term of 'Dj' can be defined as:

To act as a disc jockey at (a social gathering or radio station).

v.intr.

It is known that to be considered as a worthy DJ worth being hired at functions and is to be recommended that you must have good mixing skills that are practiced upon if you can purchase decks and a mixer minimum as you will need to practice a lot. On average to become started in this industry as a minimum package with just average decks and a mixer costs about $1800 dollars . There is even places such as You tube that you can use to help and teach you about how to exactly use your DJ equipment , mixing etc

Even though this career choice can be seen as ‘laidback’ if you act unprofessional and let people down your reputation will be damaged and you will struggle with making any income as your client list will suffer

Television presenter

A television presenter is identified as a person who introduces or host television programmers. These days it is common for celebrities in other fields to take on this position, but there are also a number of people who have made their name exclusively through the field of presenting, which can include children’s shows music stations , entertainment channels , games shows etc. Although it appears easy to be on television alot of training is required to be had before they are accepted on television in front of an audience

A bachelor’s degree in journalism is the minimum qualification gets your foot in the doors of most news stations or television stations. Internship experience and a minimum of three to five years reporting experience, will increase ones chance of being hired by a major network such as ten , win or prime television. Most on-air television reporters’ oringally started out in small-town stations where they learned everything that was essential in becoming well known in this career from the ground up. It may seem like a glamorous job but the reality is , is that it is long hours , the pay is generally very bad when first starting off , you are always on your feet and sleeping is hardly evident in your career choice but this is all worth the experience for a budding reporter in the industry .Different companies and employers have different concerns Some will insist on qualifications, some will insist on previous experience, some will take anyone regardless of specific qualifications or not. Although it is to be expected that more prestigious organizations will tend to have higher expectations due to qualifications wise. Although a number of ‘nobodies’ have applied for reporting jobs via competitions an example of this is when Ruby rose competed for the converted role of television presenter for V music channel

production assistant

A production assistant, (PA), is defined as a job title that is used in filmmaking and television for a person responsible for various aspects of a production at hand. The job of a PA can vary greatly depending on the financial plan and exact necessities of a production that is being handled

Qualifications that are needed when considering this is as a career choice is that one must be a multi tasker and you need to effectively be able to communicate anybody that is part of the manufacturing team. An company looks for these skills when considering someone for an internship with a production company can be a good way to gain hands-on experience in the industry you are trying to forge into. An internship requires minimum number of hours a week, usually part-time, but full-time internships do exist. Internships are a starting point for building a resume and can also provide networking opportunities. Most internships are unpaid, although the better outcome can be that most times the opportunity that can arise can be that it can lead to full-time employment with the company that you have chosen to intern with. Production assistants must have strong computer skills as more times then enough they may be asked to build spreadsheets and even assist in editing of a certain production Developing your typing skills and is beneficial for production assistants.

Post 5.

Detail 3 roles/ work opportunities in digital media

Software developer

Software engineering or developer is a profession that is known to be dedicated to modify certain aspects of a software application so that it is of a higher quality, cheaper , and effectively and efficiently so it can be sold to the public at a certain time frame.

If you are regarding this as a personal career choice , most employers have a preference that applicants must have at least obtained a bachelor's degree and broad knowledge of, , a variety of computer systems and technologies available in every day-to-day life. The usual degree needed to succeed in this job career wise will be a computer science or software engineering diploma, a bachelor’s degree or higher is needed.

By having these degrees and being a software engineer it can branch off into jobs into such areas such as mathematics and systems design will be sought after by software developers, government agencies, and consulting firms.

Testing computer games ( tester)

Being a computers game tester sounds like all fun and games but it is not necessarily easy. There are definite qualifications needed which include the ability to be qualified enough as you have to have the skills to be able to play at every level, without getting stuck in certain levels and not being able to finish the game you have been assigned to.

A knowledge of other software systems are highly regarded to have example of this is either Microsoft Office or Windows . As a career choice computer testers have to be able to effectively use the systems available as also being able to efficiently be able to communicate with people as they have to be able to explain situations to the video games team for whom they are asked to be testing for

A video game tester will also have to be persistent and keep on track as they need to test an particular game for a certain time period. It has been established that there is significant competition for every game tester job available , as for some of the people within society see playing video games is a must , hence major obsession. If you personally believe that you are highly interested in a game tester job, you have to make sure you are disciplined enough to test the games, rather than simply playing them.

In the first few years, salary wise you can expect to receiivce on average around $30,000, with an increase to $40,000. Experience is nessicerity so being hired straight away will not just happen it takes a lot of persistence and patience

If you have been decided to be employed by a gaming company , in your career you will be working with a team to uncover errors or bugs in the gaming code system so they can be quickly fixed before the game is released by its due date. In the professional world Game testing referred and notified as quality assurance. There are a few misconceptions present when referring to this as a career path , most young gamers see it as to succeed effectively all you need is a personal passion for playing video games.

Good writing and grammar skills are a must , its not all fun and games. You will be required to write detailed reports regarding the bugs you uncover while testing games. A game tester must be able to type in complete sentences. A game tester must be qualified in the correct use of grammar and it has to be remembered that if you are hired at a computer game testing company that everybody will be of English speaking nature.

3.Blogger

Referred to as bog


(bl g)

n.

A weblog.

intr.v. blogged, blog·ging, blogs

To write entries in, add material to, or maintain a weblog.

This definition categorizes the career path that could be taken by an aspiring blogger who has creative and writing flair . To be qualified for the role of blogging the only qualifications that you need to obtain would be that are you motivated really enough to write articles upon articles about the subjects that entice , intrigue and entertain you .To become a blogger, you just need to be able to be able to express yourself by writing efficiently and effectively. You can even read what the others have written about the same topic and then write your own articles using your own words and sentences. Most famous bloggers started out by registrating on blog sites such as this particular website or of a similar type and there is software available to help you download and install so you have the efficient tools to make an effective website that will attract readers hence make income . It is always important to remember to keep your blofg updated hence readers will keep coming back to your website and it will remain popular. By means of making an extravagant income out of this career choice , it is not exactly a wise move seeing as apart from an exceptional few hardly any become famous in their own right. Money is made by the use of advertising on website/blogsites as hence the most converted story of a blogger turned famous is Perez Hilton. So it probably wouldn’t be the wisest move to take to quit your job totally and take up this as a career choice.

Detail 3 roles/work opportunities in digital media?
By Rebecca Lang

Web Development- Is the work involved in making your own website for the internet or intranet. (E.g. web design, web content development, client liaison, web server and network security configeration, and also e-commerce development).

Programming- is an artificial language that is designed to express computications that can be done by a machine, normally a computer. It can be used to create programes that control teh behavious of a machine.

Digital Art- is when you use digital technology to make an artwork. Net art, digital installation art, and cirtual reality have all become recognised artistic practices.