Journalist constraints Flashcards
Why are financial costs an issue for journalists?
Budget costs lead to decline in expensive forms of news reporting
How has the BBC been impacted financially?
The government froze the cost of the TV licence leading to budget costs.
What does Williams say about modern journalism?
Journalism is now about “digging up dirt and revealing secrets about the royals and footballers.”
How do smaller and larger news channels differ in their focus?
Smaller news channels focus on popular culture, while larger channels focus on real-world events and politics.
What does Franklin say about modern news?
We now have more infotainment, which attracts large audiences and generates more advertising revenue.
What is an argument against Franklin?
The Guardian give facts instead of being entertaining.
What do pluralists believe about news content?
News is created for the audience
How do working-class newspapers respond to audience needs?
They use simpler language and short, snappy bulletins
Bernstein - Elaborated and restricted speech code.
Is content dependant on time of day?
Yes
Lunch aimed at stay at home mums
Six onwards broader topics.
What is the Press Complaints Commission?
A voluntary code of conduct for journalists, but it lacks strong regulatory power.
What ethical guidelines should journalists follow?
Children
Reporting of crime
Accuracy
Privacy
Harassment
What was the phone hacking scandal?
News journalists admitted to hacking into voicemails
Millie downer
Abduction in 2002
Also deleted some messages in aims to hear new information.
What was the levenson enquiry?
Investigation into press standards and ethics
Due to lack of support and regard for peoples privacy and dignity
Impose hefty fines on organisations
What was the outcome of the Leveson Inquiry?
The coalition government refused to adopt its recommendations and created a press watchdog that major news organizations didn’t sign up for.
How are broadcast journalists regulated differently from the press?
Ofcom and BBC trustregulate broadcasters while newspapers have more editorial freedom
What are arguments for regulation?
Regulation is independent from the government, reflects public concerns, and prevents invasive paparazzi practices.
What are arguments against regulation?
A free society needs a free press, state regulation could lead to censorship, and journalists need the freedom to challenge the powerful.
