The journalist and society lecture- Reading 1-Questions & Answers

The journalist and society lecture- Reading 1- Questions

 

Q1. Does the public see a difference between journalist and political commentators/ on air radio hosts like John Laws and Alan Jones? Should programs and publications, which deal seriously with news and current affairs issues be required to adhere to journalists standards of ethics and practice?

A.      In a way a journalist and radio host are the same. They both produce information to society, to inform them about certain issues. Although they do have a difference, such as a radio host is needs to entertain their audience with an interesting, clear, concise voice. Radio host also just receive news information and distribute it, while a journalist gathers the information to either present themselves or hand it over to their editor or news reporter.

Q2. What do you think a journalist is? What expectations and presumptions do you bring to news-gathering?

A.      A journalist is someone who holds a great deal of persistence, courage, enthusiasm and integrity to their work. A journalist searches and gathers information about nearly anything that’s news-worthy in the world.

Q3. Is there a central core of activities or issues that you believe defines ‘true’ journalism?

A.      Mainly news-worthy issues and activities but journalists have so many different branches of opportunities as a career. There are news reporters, interviewers, magazine writers, field reporters, radio hosts and so much more.