Broadcast Announcing Worktext

The Broadcast Announcing Worktext provides you with the skills, techniques, and procedures necessary to enter this highly competitive field of broadcast performance. In addition to the principles of good performance, this book addresses the importance of audience and how to communicate effectively to various groups. Television and radio studio environments, announcer specializations and responsibilities, and developing a broadcast delivery style are just a few of the many topics covered.

Factual information is presented in brief, easy-to-digest modules and is enhanced with self-study questions and projects. The self-study provides an immediate check on what you learn, and the projects allow for a practical hands-on application of key concepts in the material. The worktext format, with many real-life examples, combines both traditional teaching and practical experience. A companion CD illustrates techniques and concepts in each chapter with audio and visual examples.

This third edition will give you knowledge of other non-traditional forms of announcing, such as online radio announcing, podcast announcing, and other forms of online announcing, such as online shows, clips, and news.

* New coverage of internet radio announcing techniques and other forms of distribution gives the readers a broader view of broadcast outlets
* Presented in brief, easy-to-digest modules with self-study questions and projects that encourage active participation
* CD with samples of broadcast and radio performaces for enhanced learning

Introduction to Professional Announcing; The Audio Performance Environment; The Television Performance Environment; Vocal Development; Performance Development; Commercial Announcing; Interviewing; News Announcing; Music Announcing; Sports Announcing; Speciality Announcing; Legal and Ethical Issues for Mass Media Performers; Beginning an Announcing Career; Appendix; Glossary; Index