Broadcasters still command large audiences during major news events, both natural and man-made.
Increasingly broadcasters are providing live coverage and analysis of events: during elections, floods, sporting competitions. They partner with mapping companies to explain and provide news that complements what’s done on air.
One of the most important roles of broadcasters is providing unbiased, accurate news to audiences, either domestically or internationally.
Our judges will be looking for the most appropriate coverage of a major news story. Has the audience been given the context surrounding the story, particularly if they are unfamiliar with events in a different part of the world? Can the audience fully understand what’s happened and why? Have reporters dealt compassionately with people affected by the event and reported the event sensitively? Have broadcasters given relevant news that can help during an emergency?
These are difficult things to get right at the best of times and when a story is breaking, it’s even more important to show true professionalism.
We’re looking for best practice in news coverage.
See page 24 for full information on what you need to submit for either the TV or radio live news category. In this category, you may submit a showreel of edited highlights of the coverage that was broadcast.
Remember – broadcasts entered must have been transmitted or distributed online between 1 June 2011 and 30 June 2012.