On-Air Writing

Course Code: JRNL 152

Academic Year: 2025-2026

This course introduces students to the basics of news writing for audio and video content. The students will learn how to write clear, concise broadcast news copy, and distinguish between the requirements for written content, and audio or video. They will apply news values in story selection and newscast lineups, analyze content in radio and TV newscasts. This course will prepare students for the more advanced courses in radio and TV in the second year.