Channel One's 'Student-Produced Week' Gives Teens a Rare View Into World of Broadcast Journalism; Unique Immersion Allows Students to Take Control of the Newsroom for Week of April 3rd.NEW YORK New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of -- Channel One, the preeminent news and public affairs Those public information, command information, and community relations activities directed toward both the external and internal publics with interest in the Department of Defense. Also called PA. See also command information; community relations; public information. content provider reaching more than seven million students in middle schools and high schools across the country, today announced its Student Produced Week. From March 28th to April 7th, a select group of students from various cities across the U.S. will come together to manage content and programming as producers, director and anchors of Channel One and ChannelOne.com. Programming for the week of April 3rd will be produced by the students. Teachings span all facets of a working newsroom, providing student participants with a rare and complete immersion into broadcast and Web production. Channel One launched Student Produced Week to promote students' understanding of un-biased, news-driven journalism, and in this way, encourages further study or a career in the field. "Channel One's singular goal is to empower, inform and inspire teens, and the way we do that is through our commitment to journalistic excellence. Through Student Produced Week, we can instill in·still v. To pour in drop by drop. in  stil·la tion n. an appreciation for journalistic integrity by giving participants the
chance to be creative while maintaining high expectations for quality
programming," said Judy L. Harris, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Channel
One. "It's incredibly rewarding for our staff to watch these
students dive into the experience, shoulder the pressures of a busy
newsroom, and come out the other end with huge achievements under their
belt."
The students participating in the week long immersion at Channel One's L.A.-based news studio will fill a variety of positions integral to broadcast journalism Broadcast journalism refers to television news and radio news, as well as the online news outlets of broadcast affiliates. , among them: Executive Producer, Line Producer, News Producer, Director, Anchor, Graphics Director, Music Director, Camera Person, ChannelOne.com Editor, and ChannelOne.com Webmaster. Each student is paired with a mentor who will guide them through their assignments and challenges for the week; for example, students taking over the coveted cov·et v. cov·et·ed, cov·et·ing, cov·ets v.tr. 1. To feel blameworthy desire for (that which is another's). See Synonyms at envy. 2. To wish for longingly. See Synonyms at desire. anchor spots will be linked to Channel One's own on-air talent. Harris added, "By design, Student Produced Week is not your typical internship internship /in·tern·ship/ (in´tern-ship) the position or term of service of an intern in a hospital. internship, n the course work or practicum conducted in a professional dental clinic. . The students aren't just shadowing their mentors; they are completely hands-on through every stage of production and have every opportunity to put their personal imprint on our content and programming." Channel One students in middle, junior and high schools nationwide were eligible to audition for Student Produced Week. The application process included a letter and 1-2 minute audition tape from the student, as well as written consent from their school principal. Finalists were chosen for their poise, creativity, leadership and professionalism. An 11th grade student explained, "I saw this as an exceptional opportunity to gain experience and build a great foundation for further education and a career in journalism and went for it. Colleges and potential employers will see that I received training from industry veterans and that will help me stand out among my peers." For the third consecutive year, Student Produced Week is sponsored by the Neutrogena Corporation. Broadcasting since 1990, Peabody Award-winning Channel One News is the leading source of news and information for young people. The 12-minute news broadcasts are delivered daily. Channel One News and its award-winning Web site, ChannelOne.com, features stories on breaking news and relevant issues that affect the world, the nation, and specifically, America's teenagers. About Channel One Peabody Award-winning Channel One is the preeminent news and public affairs content provider reaching more than seven million teens in middle schools and high schools across the country, nearly 30% of teenagers in the U.S. In recent months, Channel One News has covered fast-breaking world events from regions such as Iraq, Kuwait, Afghanistan, Thailand, Sri Lanka Sri Lanka (srē läng`kə) [Sinhalese,=resplendent land], formerly Ceylon, ancient Taprobane, officially Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, island republic (2005 est. pop. , Jordan, Cuba, Venezuela, North Korea, Myanmar, and Qatar. Channel One News programming has been featured on leading networks and news programs, including CNN CNN or Cable News Network Subsidiary company of Turner Broadcasting Systems. It was created by Ted Turner in 1980 to present 24-hour live news broadcasts, using satellites to transmit reports from news bureaus around the world. , ABC News
ABC News is a division of American television and radio network ABC, owned by The Walt Disney Company. Its current president is David Westin. , the WB, Nightline, and The Today Show. Visit the Webby See WBI. Award-winning website ChannelOne.com to learn more. |
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