Broadcast Journalist of the Year Award
For the broadcast journalist who tells the story on air, clearly and fairly
About this category
The Broadcast Journalist of the Year Award celebrates a television or radio journalist whose reports, packages or live coverage stood out this year.
It is for the person who finds the story, gets it right under pressure and makes it clear to the audience at home.
Eligibility
Open to broadcast, video and multimedia journalists working in television, radio or online video, staff or freelance, based in or serving the region. Self-nominations and nominations made by others are both welcome.
Judging criteria
- Entries are judged on the strength of the stories
- Accuracy and fairness
- How well they are told on air and their reach and impact
Qualitative criteria
- What they set out to achieve, and why it mattered
- How they work with others
- What people say about them
Metrics
- Results delivered this year
- People or clients helped
- Recognition already received
Additional criteria
- Include examples of the work
- The results in figures where possible and a word from a client
- Colleague or mentee
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