ESSENTIAL RADIO JOURNALISM

Paul Chantler is co-author of a working manual for professional and student radio journalists.

Essential Radio Journalism is the most up to date version of a book originally published in 1992. Previous versions have been translated into Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and Russian.

The book has become the definitive handbook for BBC and commercial radio journalists as well as being used at colleges all over the world including the US and Australia.

Essential Radio Journalism is a book to inspire responsible, accurate and exceptional journalism skills. There is a wealth of tips and techniques you can immediately put to use whether you're in your first job or have years of experience.

The new version is published by A&C Black and contains practical advice for gathering, reporting, writing, editing and presenting news, alongside new chapters on technicalities, media law and ethics.

The Foreword has been written by Jon Snow, presenter of Channel 4 News, who started his career in radio. He writes: "Despite all the elements of the technological revolution, to my mind radio remains the most stimulating and exciting medium of all." He goes on to recommend the book saying, "Learn and understand this lot and you will have a fine grasp."

Others who have endorsed the book include Rod McKenzie, Editor of Radio 1's Newsbeat; Andy Ivy, Editor of Sky News Radio; and James Rea, Head of News for GMG Radio.

Essential Radio Journalism by Paul Chantler and Peter Stewart is published by A&C Black at £17.99 and is available from bookshops, Amazon and other online booksellers.

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