Quick seminar design for MA Journalism, Media and Globalisation students based on my experience.

1. Tv journalism
#ALwaysareporter
Estefanía Zárate Angarita

2. Before i
start...

3. 15
months
later...

4. “Nobody was born
learned”

5. ”Whoever has not
embarrassed
themselves or done
something ridiculous,
has not done
television”

6. TV newsroom slang
PKG - Package
LTT - Live Taped Track
VO - Voice Over
MIXER - Voice over
SOT - Sound of track
FULL TRACK - Sound bite
VOSOT - Voice Over + Sot
MIXER FULL + Voice over + Sot
STEP ON CAMERA - Pre- recorded presentation
Others: Continuity, Mask, Delay...

7. How do i make a tv report?
1. Find a topic that is newsworthy.
2. Make a previous investigation.
3. Propose to your editor (“pitching”)
4. Work on the field
5. Write a script based on the time
they gave you (“time is money”)
6. Pre-edit (on camera or computer)
7. Go to editing room (if possible)

8. Vip method
Video Involvement People

9. DOn’t forget that
your work is just a
small part of your
final product…
Team work is the key!

10. Field work is challenging!
1. Deadline IS NOT moving
a. Check your watch
b. Make a plan
c. Make a plan B
d. Be flexible
e. Solve problems, don’t create them
2. Be willing to make decisions UNDER PRESSURE
3. Keep calm and don’t panic
a. Don’t react to verbal violence
b. Learn how to make a “smooth exit”
c. Show respect for your souces and audience
4. HAVE FUN!

11. Remember…
Talent -> 20%
Willingness -> 40%
Discipline -> 40%

12. Speak up and
never give up on
your own values

13. THANKS!
… and welcome to Sophia
Any questions?
You can find me at @ZarAngarita and G Plus +EstefaníaZárateAngarita