

S4E02: Ros Atkins - Let Me Explain
Oct 13, 2023
34:59
S4E02: Let Me Explain
Journalists must always consider whether the
way they are telling stories is right for the audiences they are trying to
reach to ensure that their work remains relevant.
In the new
episode of the Making the Media Podcast, BBC News analysis editor, presenter,
and author, Ros Atkins, discusses how he constantly re-evaluates his work to
ensure he explains topics clearly enough across multiple platforms.
Ros has just
released a new book, called The Art of Explanation, and in the podcast
episode, he outlines the techniques he deploys when gathering, interpreting,
and then presenting information.
Our Guest This Episode
Ros Atkins
BBC News Analysis
Editor, Presenter, and Author
Ros is the creator
and presenter of “Outside Source” on the BBC News Channel. His “Ros Atkins
on….” explainer videos have become an online hit with millions of views across
a variety of platforms. He co-presents “The Media Show” on BBC Radio 4 and the
topical program “Ros Atkins On The Week” on BBC1. A journalist for more than
thirty years, he is based in London.
More Resources
For more on this topic, check out
Data Driven – Discover how Channel 4 News in the UK
are using data to enhance their journalism
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innovative news workflows
Contact Us
Questions? Comments? Cool ideas? Get in touch: makingthemedia@avid.com or @craigaw1969. Follow Avid at @avid.
Credits
Host:
Craig Wilson
Producer:
Matt Diggs
Social:
Wim Van den Broeck
Theme
Music: Greg “Stryke” Chin