Source of News in Journalism Radio, TV,
Newspapers & Magazines
During the primitive times the command of the ruler
used to be conveyed to the people through the beat
of the drums. The similar method was used in
conveying information pertaining to different
matters. Verbal words also used to the spread to
establish communication with the people. A stage
came when with the spread of betray information
used to be pasted on the walls. Later on the
printing presses replaced all these news sources
and information in the printed forms were conveyed
to the people when the newspapers, started their
publication they became the biggest source of
news as they are today. The newspaper over a
period of time have developed their own techniques
and methods to carry information to their readers.
Similar was the case with the news agencies who
developed their own agencies who developed their
own methods to carry information from their offices
to the office of their subscribers that is news’
papers. The news agencies also developed their
links outside their own countries to secure news.
The first known air link was established by the first
news agency of the world known as Reuter. The
relay of messages in the early period inside and
outside the country was through pigeons. Mr.
Writer, founder of the news agency trained the
pigeons in such a manner that they first flew the
information tied to their necks within the country
and later on outside. The pigeous were
subsequently replaced by tele printer, wireless and
cable as the systems of telecommunication
developed.
Some Best News Sources in Journalism
The major news sources for journalist are Radio
T.V. newspapers and magazines, their own
correspondents, press, interviews, press
conferences, police stations, courts and handouts,
press releases and press notes:
Radio
Almost all newspapers in the country monitor news
from the major foreign radio networks and publish
the information. They also true in to listen to the
national broadcast for news. The newspaper
benefits them from the radio news because they
are considered to be the latest. Moreover, it does
not cost them anything by way of money. The
authenticity of the news broadcast by a radio is
generally taken for granted.
Television
Another important source of news the newspapers
listen to the news telecast by TV. The news
telecast by T.V. is also carry the reputation of
evening authentic. Besides supplying the news, the
T.V. reports give a pictorial view of an event. The
T.V establishments generally enter into agreements
for mutual exchange of film reports with one
another. These reports when telecast give sufficient
material to newspaper to convey information to the
readers.
Newspaper and Magazines
The newspapers and magazines, both in national
and international contain good material for
publication by the newspapers. Stories are
published by a newspaper from interviews
published in the magazines. The newspapers also
themselves from the news published by the
newspaper at other stations. Similarly the
magazines and newspapers published abroad are
also definite by the newspapers. The newspapers
derive benefit from reports appearing in foreign
press.
Correspondents
The newspaper has their own correspondents
based inside and outside the country. The
correspondents keep in touch with their respective
organization and reports events of their
newspapers interest. The newspapers have a
subdivision of different fields and reporters. The
newspaper major specialized or general
correspondents. They report their sources and
correspondents to keep their organization informed
about the latest news. The reporters are based in
the same city whereas the correspondences are
based outside the place of publication of the
newspaper.
Press Interviews
One yet another important source of the news for
the newspaper. Interviews are secured to obtain
information pertaining to different activities and
fields. Men in the news are interviewed subject to
the requirement of the newspapers for securing
publicity material.
Press Conferences
Newspapers give new coverage to the press
conferences addressed by various personalities.
The press conferences addressed are called or
arranged by personalities who want to make some
point known to the public. A statement is made at
the start of the press conference explaining the
precise reason for calling the press conference.
Later on questions are invited from the newsmen to
clear their doubts or for further elucidation of the
points made in the press conference earlier.
Police Stations
One of the major and bests sources of news is
police stations. Almost every occurrence, every
case and incident is reported in news reporter
establish ‘links with police stations to secure
information. Every evening the reporter ring up the
police stations for information on registration of new
cases. On getting the due from the police stations
the reporters precede further to get more
information.
Hospitals and Courts
Another big source is the hospitals from where
news of cases regarding accidents etc., are known.
A person can file a case against another, like the
complaint against the police and this information
can be had not from the reader out also from
attendance in court.
Handouts
All the documents containing information which are
circulated for general information. They handouts
may be issued by an organization to convey
information to the public at large. The handouts
now a days are being issued contain material in
respect of activities of the Govt., and government
organization. They contain material in respect of
the Govt. in various fields. The newspapers may or
may not publish the information contained in the
handout. The handout highlights the activities of the
Govt., in different fields. They contain information
about tours of minister and appointments of
officers. Handouts are also issued by the agencies
attached with the Govt. and the corporate bodies.
Press Note
It is issued by the Govt. whenever some
information in categorical terms or unambiguous
terms is to be provided to the general public. They
contain information on specific matters in which the
Govts. firms stand is to be explained. They are to
be published by the newspaper in the manner they
are received by them. No change in the content or
manner is to be affected in it by the newspaper.
They are considered to be the last word on Govts.
View point. They are not issued as frequently .by
government as the handouts. They are issued
whenever a need for high lighting government firm
stand arises.
Press Releases
Press Relations contains press releases
information pertaining to the activities of different
organizations and establishment. The press
releases are issued whenever these organizations
want to reach the public through the information
media. They are issued on behalf of the
organization. Concerned their office bearers on the
spokesmen, they are always in the form of writing
material meant for circulation to the press. They
may contain ambiguous or categorical information
in respect of their activities.
Press Statements
Whenever someone in his individual or
representative capacity Lirses to make his point
known through media, he reaches the press with a
written statement and it is called a press statement.
The statement must be issued by a person having
some position in some organization or has attained
distinction in one or the other. The statement is
sent to the newspaper and it is used by them as
subject to their interest in it.