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The Universal Journalist

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The Universal Journalist is a practical guide to journalism, crafted by experienced writers and editors from national news media. It provides essential skills and insights needed to succeed in the ever-evolving landscape of journalism, including a new chapter on social media and updated content by award-winning journalist Jemma Crew. The book focuses on 'universal' principles of good journalism across changing technology and ownership environments.
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Ideal for trainee and professional journalists seeking to develop essential reporting and editorial skills in a dynamic media world.

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A fully updated edition of one of the world's bestselling journalism handbooks

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Easily the best introduction to being a reporter - Press Association

This is the only 'how to' book on journalism written by writers and editors who have operated at the top level in national news. It has long been the go-to book of advice for young reporters.

This edition includes a chapter on social media and is extensively updated throughout, with new content from Jemma Crew, an award-winning national news journalist. The book emphasises that good journalism must involve the acquisition of a range of skills that will empower trainees to operate in an industry where ownership, technology and information are constantly changing.

This handbook includes tips and tricks learned from working at the very top of the business, and is an invaluable guide to the 'universals' of good journalistic practice for professional and trainee journalists worldwide.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780745343259

Publisher: Pluto Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 March 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Pluto Press

Edition: Sixth Edition

Contributors:

  • With Jemma Crew

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 215.0mm

Weight: 358g

Pages: 336

About the Author

David Randall was a British journalist and author who was chief news writer of the Independent on Sunday and was news editor of three national newspapers. Jemma Crew is Social Affairs Correspondent at PA Media (formerly the Press Association). She covered the Grenfell Tower fire for two years, jointly winning PA's Reporter of the Year Award in 2018, and has filmed and written reports from across the world, including Bangladesh and Peru.

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