Dynamic, colorful design Reflecting the highly visual approach to storytelling of today’s broadcast media, the design of News Now helps students quickly find the information they need — and presents that information with the clarity and visual flair of today’s best multimedia journalism. A substantial art program, numerous video stills, and examples of stellar photojournalism demonstrate the importance of imagery to telling a coherent and captivating story.
Voices from the Newsroom These boxesshowcase the experiences, stories, and advice of an extraordinary array of journalists from various media in newsrooms around the country and around the world. Most of these successful working journalists are former students of the Cronkite School or colleagues of the author team, further underscoring the professionalism and expertise of News Now as a resource not just for students but for working journalists.
What Would You Do? This boxed feature presents students with a practical or ethical situation they might encounter while working a story, and asks them to think through how they might respond based on what they’ve learned in the chapter.
Time Saver and Rule of Thumb Brief boxes that offer quick, highly practical tips for immediately applying a larger concept or strategy.
Timeline A two-page visual timeline highlights key developments in the history of broadcast journalism, allowing students to situate its emergence and growth within a larger social, cultural, and political context.
Side by Side This boxed feature uses two images of a similar scene or story to encourage critical thinking about how visuals can be used — or misused — in the service of journalism.
Pitfalls Using real-life stories to offer cautions to young journalists about how to proceed in difficult situations, these boxes offer additional context and support for making difficult decisions in the newsroom and on the beat.
Career guidance that matters Part 4, “Your Career,” offers expert strategies and advice from authors who have launched the careers of hundreds of successful professional broadcast journalists.