News & Terrorism

Covering Terrorism

RTNDA and RTNDF want to help journalists covering the war and issues of national security. Below is a comprehensive, updated list of resources that can help you cope with the changing news environment.


TERRORISM COVERAGE

Journalism's Challenge: Communicating About
Risks and Threats to Public Health and Safety
Paul Irvin, 2001-2003 RTNDF News Content and Issues Project Director, serves up this report on Harvard School of Public Health's May 2003 seminar.

Terrorism Coverage Resources
Deborah Potter of NewsLab culled these terrorism coverage tips from a seminar on Homeland Security cosponsored by RTNDA.

NewsLab: Internet Resource for Covering Terrorism
NewsLab is a non-profit resource for television newsrooms, focused on research and training.

Homefront Confidential
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press has issued a revised edition of its "Homefront Confidential" report on "how the war on terrorism affects access to information and the public's right to know."

50 Questions You Need To Ask
When Preparing Crisis Coverage*
This handy list will jumpstart your crisis coverage planning.

Crisis Coverage Phone List*
Print this out, fill in your local numbers, and distribute to your staff. You'll have all the numbers you need right at your fingertips.

Terrorism and Homeland Security:
Bringing the Stories Home
What Tom Ridge and other experts had to say about the journalist's role in covering terrorism. By Walter Dean

Tips on Preparing for News Coverage of a Crisis
Bob Brooks, regional manager, CONUS Florida and former operations manager of KFOR-TV, Oklahoma City, put this helpful list together.

Terrorism Coverage: Is Your Newsroom Ready?
RTNDF's November 2 forum featured surgeon general David Satcher.

WTOP Radio Coverage of Terrorism Forum
Panelist Neal Augenstein of WTOP Radio in Washington filed stories about RTNDA's Terrorism Coverage forum .

News 12, New Jersey's Breaking News Procedures



SEPTEMBER 11, 2001

Covering Terror and Tragedy
Here's why I believe television performed so well September 11. By Jill Geisler

Reporting From Ground Zero
Reporters covering the initial moments of the World Trade Center attacks quickly found themselves part of a larger story and at risk for their own lives. By Bryan Moffett

Tell Us Your Story
RTNDA would like to hear your personal account of the events that unfolded on September 11, 2001, and how your station handled the coverage.

Personal Accounts
Read the stories of journalists across the country.