Where journalists have greatness thrust upon them
The trial of the Duchess of York for taking part in the secret filming of two orphanages in Turkey has been adjourned, so that an out of court settlement can be agreed. The film showed images of the children tied to their beds or left in their cribs.
Students at the Centre for Journalism received a master class from the associate editor at Sky News today.
John McAndrew spent an hour with journalism students giving an insight into the industry and talking about how risk taking, technology and a journalist’s courage all play a part in making Sky News’ coverage stand out above the other broadcasters.
McAndrew knows what he is talking about, he worked for the BBC for over 12 years and came up with the idea for ‘The Daily Politics’ show before moving to Sky where he proceeded to edit the leaders debate during the general election in 2010. He is now the associate editor, and is responsible for the quality of Sky News’ journalism.
It is a sobering day for journalism.
The day after students at the University of Kent were given an inspirational talk by Alex Crawford on reporting in conflict, Sunday Times journalist, Marie Colvin and French photographer Remi Ochlik, were killed during shelling in the city of Homs, Syria.
2011 has been an eventful year to say the very least - Sky's Alex Crawford takes a look at this year's riots, revolutions and Royal Wedding with Alex Crawford: A Look Back At How The World Changed in 2011
I am watching the Leveson Inquiry and as I type the McCann's are giving evidence.
The press it seems had no ethics or morals when it came to this case - they have broken defamation and contempt laws repeatedly, misinformed the public constantly, clearly invaded the McCann's privacy and even fabricated stories. For what end? Profit and circulation? Tabloid competition?
The Frontline Club is discussing Reporting Conflict this Wednesday at 7.00pm.
http://www.frontlineclub.com/events/2011/10/on-the-media.html
This is a great opportunity to network, learn tricks of the trade and see real journalism in action.
Sara Malm and I are heading up there, tickets are £8 for students so if you fancy coming along give one of us a shout!
I begin my first day of my placement at Sky News as a result of winning the Bob Friend Memorial Scholarship.
http://taniasteereskynews.blogspot.com/2011/07/day-one.html
The UK is having a referendum TODAY to decide whether the current voting system of First Past the Post (FPTP) should be changed to the Alternative Vote (AV).
I fear apathy will win today as it appears that the people of Kent are either unaware of what AV is, or are uninterested in electoral reform.
