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An assignment editor is expected to be well versed in journalistic standards and ethics and have good knowledge of the community in which he/she works and lives. The position is that of a commissioning editor, and its responsibilities usually entail the day-to-day management of staff writers , beat reporters , and correspondents , procuring ...
Schudson is the author of seven books and editor of three others concerning the history and sociology of American journalism, the history of United States citizenship and political participation, advertising, popular culture, book publishing, and cultural memory.
A public editor is a position existing at some news publications; the person holding this position is responsible for supervising the implementation of proper journalism ethics within that publication. These responsibilities include identifying and examining critical errors or omissions, and acting as a liaison with the public.
Gatekeeping as a news process was identified in the literature as early as 1922, [dubious – discuss] though not yet given a formal theoretical name. In his book 'The Immigrant Press', Robert Park explains the process, "out of all of the events that happen and are recorded every day by correspondents, reporters, and the news agencies, the editor chooses certain items for publication which he ...
Journalists can be broadcast, print, advertising or public relations personnel. Depending on the form of journalism, "journalist" may also describe various categories of people by the roles they play in the process. These include reporters, correspondents, citizen journalists, editors, editorial writers, columnists and photojournalists.
Jonathan Swan, a journalist from Australia, was given a chance by Bob Cusack, editor-in-chief of The Hill, to work in American journalism and he has since become a respected political reporter.
There are jobs that require a great deal of education. Being a reporter isn’t one of them.
Journalism is still a popular choice for students, but the harsh realities of the media industry can can crush idealism. Why journalism students (and many who teach it) will be glad to see the ...