Examples of news include those reporting on current affairs, generally many hours after they occur. Examples are news reports on political campaigns, crime and the police, natural disasters, explosions, and even sports news such as tennis, golf and football scores. These events may be related to any of these subjects and are normally of interest to the general public. News is very subjective, usually based on who the observer is rather than what the topic of discussion is.
Another example of news is that which is delivered by journalists. News reporters are often required to write a report based on information given by other sources, as well as interviewing officials from other fields. Reporters sometimes use special equipment to gain access to high-rise buildings or other areas where they are unable to safely report without trespassing. Regardless of their profession, all news reporters share a common aim with their audience: the entertainment value of the story.
In recent years, the business press has enjoyed an increase in the level of credibility that it enjoys compared to traditional media outlets. Part of this is due to the Internet, which allows journalists to publish reports and interviews online to reach a global audience. Some traditional media outlets have tried to put themselves in the same position as the Internet’s “bloggers,” posting written reports and making them available to the general public on their websites. In this scenario, it is difficult for journalists to compete with online journalists and to maintain the same level of credibility and trust that has previously existed. As such most professionals agree that good news stories are those that are both relevant and important to the audience that is reporting them.
