891. The Bilingual Journalist (with Charles Pellegrin)
Jul 16, 2024
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Bilingual journalist Charles Pellegrin shares insights on broadcast journalism, TV news reports, experiences in China, Olympics in Paris, and challenges of being bilingual. They discuss language nuances, journalistic journey, economic impacts of hosting Olympics, life in Beijing, truth in journalism, and Euro 2024 football tournament.
The influence of broadcast journalism conventions on English news reports, highlighting adaptation challenges.
Navigating technical complexities in TV news reporting, emphasizing the importance of learning and improvement.
Exploring satirical portrayals of media personalities like Alan Partridge as arrogant figures in broadcasting.
Overcoming challenges in live TV broadcasting, gaining confidence through experience and seamless transitions.
Deep dives
First Steps in Journalism
Starting with an internship at CNN, the speaker assisted as a producer and then transitioned to drafting and voicing scripts for reports, focusing on adapting to high stress and quick turnarounds.
Facing the Camera
Initially presenting sports news, the speaker recalls their awkward on-camera debut with nods to the technical complexities of using the prompter among other studio challenges, highlighting the learning curve and importance of improving over time.
Alan Partridge: A Parody of Media Persona
Referencing the iconic Alan Partridge character, the discussion delves into the satirical portrayal of an arrogant and self-important figure in broadcasting, drawing parallels with real-life media personalities like Piers Morgan and Jeremy Clarkson.
Navigating Debut Challenges
Reflecting on the nervous debut on camera, the speaker shares details of coping with mishaps like prompter failures and reaching out to overcome challenges by transitioning seamlessly from notes to prompter, gradually gaining confidence over time.
Importance of Local Radio Stations and Partridge as an Example of Broadcasters' Skills
Local radio stations play a vital role in broadcasting, highlighting the skill and professionalism of anchors. The podcast mentions Alan Partridge as an example of a broadcaster lacking the necessary skills, often leading to amusing nonsensical moments.
Challenges of Presenting Business News and Maintaining Objectivity
Presenting business news poses challenges, as seen in a specific instance where a presenter inadvertently revealed personal information during a segment. The incident highlighted the importance of maintaining objectivity and avoiding conflicts of interest in news reporting, particularly in financial matters.
Insight into Coverage of the Paris Olympics and Economic Impact
The podcast delves into the potential economic benefits of hosting the Olympics in Paris, shedding light on various associated business and economic stories. Discussion focuses on how the Olympics can impact manufacturing, infrastructure, and housing, revealing complexities in leveraging such events for local and global economic growth.
Talking to bilingual journalist Charles Pellegrin (France 24) about how the conventions of broadcast journalism influence the way the English is used in news reports, how Charles started as a journalist, the challenge of making TV news reports, our time at university, the Olympics in Paris, and Charles' experiences of living and working in China.
