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Our TV journalism award is for the best coverage of a major news story,
either domestic or international.
Our judges will be looking for outstanding examples of journalistic
explanation both in the field and by news anchors, quality of reporting
and how well the story has been illustrated with relevant footage, stills
and graphics.
The jury will want to see that the coverage engages viewers as the story
develops, allows them to understand what is happening and what
impact the story is likely to have.
The journalism will be sensitive and compassionate when the situation
demands. The coverage will clearly demonstrate that the journalists –
and their programme editors – can cope with a fluid situation when
facts may be in short supply.
If the entry relates to a long-running story, such as an extended
conflict, we will want to see how the coverage remains consistent over
a period of time. Our judges will need to see evidence of how the story
has been kept fresh so that the audience does not become
overwhelmed or bored.
You should submit a compilation of the story (up to 30 minutes in
duration), demonstrating how the coverage unfolded. Any internal edits
in the coverage you are submitting should be clear in the compilation.
All coverage entered must have been transmitted or distributed online
between 1 June 2015 and 30 June 2016.
TELEVISION JOURNALISM
Winner 2015
CNN
Coverage of the Migrant Crisis in the Mediterranean
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