The pitch is one of the most important parts of a story - it convinces an editor or producer that your idea is solid, interesting, and perfect for their publication. So what makes a good pitch, and how much preparation should you get done beforehand? Copyright 2010 Lawrie Zion / La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

Broadcast Journalism

Pitching

In Broadcast Journalism you will explore the reporter's role in factual production across broadcast and electronic media. Topics covered will include research for audio visual media, writing for radio, television and the internet, interviewing techniques, script editing, and the principles of presenting for radio and television, and a practice-based assessment option. To realise this, students will be expected to undertake story design and conception, research, script editing, review and analysis. This subject aims to give students an appreciation of the multi-skilling required by convergence of television, radio, press and internet in the current media environment, and to develop skills in these areas.

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Broadcast Journalism