current affairs

Episode 5 - Current Affairs Programming

Can the TV news change the world? And do "The Daily Show With Jon Stewart" and "The Colbert Report" count as current affairs viewing? Beth and Tim find out.

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Preparing for Interviews

Preparation is key to a successful interview. This guide includes some simple tips to remember before you start and some handy suggestions to consider while the interview is being conducted.
 
FACT SHEET (PDF): SYN Guide to Preparing for Interviews

Current Affairs Reporting

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Get some tips on effective current affairs reporting through this video, hosted by Ali Hickerson.
 
To find out more about current affairs reporting, we think this external site could be handy:
 
Media Helping Media - Assembling a News Story
 
Disclaimer: SYN is not formally affiliated with the above website and is not responsible for the currency, accuracy or content of this site.

Young Journo Workshop: Andrew Crook (Crikey) and Maja Graham (3CR)

Crikey senior journalist, Andrew Crook, and national community radio presenter for 3CR, Maja Graham discuss interview questions, working to deadlines and finding the right talent and the right angle for a current affairs story.

The Signal Young Journo workshops bring journalists working in the Australian media to Signal, to talk to young people about working in journalism.

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