Making the Media

S4E02: Ros Atkins - Let Me Explain

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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 Avid Empowers the Modern Newsroom – Discover how Avid is delivering innovative news workflows Contact Us Questions? Comments? Cool ideas? Get in touch: [email protected] or @craigaw1969. Follow Avid at @avid. Credits Host: Craig Wilson Producer: Matt Diggs Social: Wim Van den Broeck Theme Music: Greg “Stryke” Chin