National Occupational Standards for Broacast Journalism
National Occupational Standards (Standards) provide a clear, up to date description of what an individual needs to be able do in order to perform a job successfully. They consist of a detailed breakdown of the tasks, knowledge and skills needed for effective performance within a job role, including any statutory or legal responsibilities. The Standards have been developed over a number of years by both people who work in the industry and experts from each occupational area through a process of investigation, analysis and consultation with a wide range of people.
You may wish to download the entire suite of Standards, but it is also possible to search the Standards by route (i.e. Audio, On-line, Video), or to download individual units. The units are listed below in production process order.
Background
Broadcast Journalism is the collection, verification and analysis of information about events which affect people, and the publication of that information in a fair, accurate, impartial and balanced way to fulfil the public's right to know in a democratic society. This involves a variety of media including television, radio, the internet and wireless devices. Broadcast Journalists working in television work in a variety of genres including news, current affairs, or documentaries. They may be employed by broadcasting companies, or work on a freelance basis.
Download the entire suite of Standards:
National Occupational Standards for Broadcast Journalism
Download individual units:
Professional Development B1 Recognise and deal with issues of Law, ethics regulation and public affairs
Ideas and research B2 Originate ideas for content and treatment of news storiesB3 Research and gather information from various sources
Writing B4 Produce written material for radio B5 Produce written material for TV or Video B6 Produce On-Line written material
InterviewingB7 Prepare for interviewsB8 Conduct Interviews
RecordingB9 Prepare for and produce live and recorded audioB10 Prepare for and direct a news shootB11 Prepare and record material using a lightweight portable camera
EditingB12 Edit audio materialB13 Edit video materialB14 Edit web-based material
NewsreadingB15 Plan, prepare and present news from a radio studioB16 Plan, prepare and present news for TV presentation
Freelance workB17 Establish and develop contact with commissioning editorsF1 Manage and market yourself as a freelancer
TrainingF2 Facilitate and manage trainees
Working relationshipsX1 Contribute to good working relationships
Health & SafetyX2 Ensure your own actions reduce risks to health and safety X3 Conduct an assessment of risks in the workplaceX4 Develop procedures to control risks to health and safety
For further details please contact our Standards Team on 020 7713 9800.
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