It has long been the policy of the U.S. government to support the development of open and responsible media abroad and to assist in building the infrastructure needed for a free press to operate -- legislative infrastructure, financial independence, transparency in government, and journalists trained in objective and fair reporting. Achieving a free and responsible media is a constant, challenging, vital, and ongoing activity. We must continue to work at it, adapting to new conditions and challenges. We must keep in sight the ultimate objective -- a citizenry able to make informed decisions that shape their lives.
The U.S. government promotes and assists development of responsible media abroad.
The U.S. government sponsors a variety of programs to nurture the development of media organizations that will serve their publics.
A nation must provide a strong legal foundation for media to operate independently and without harassment.
Media in transitional countries are contributors to improved government accountability, more efficient markets, and more information-rich societies.
Three overseas media business advisors discuss how media outlets establish their financial independence, serve their audiences, and report responsibly.
Journalism schools need to teach students to serve the public trust through the independent presentation of news.
Broadcast journalists want further refinement of their skills throughout their careers, but finding training can be challenging.
New media technologies give average citizens access to vast amounts of information and broad networks of people. This edition of eJournal USA shows how this new empowerment is influencing nations around the world.
This handbook covers the ins and outs of what every professional journalist should know — from how to research, write, and edit a story to how to write headlines, choose graphics, and select quotes. Print, radio, TV, and Web-based or online journalism forms are discussed in detail, as well as the skills required in beat reporting.
Este sitio ofrece información sobre la política exterior, la cultura y la vida estadounidenses. La Oficina de Programas de Información Internacional del Departamento de Estado de Estados Unidos produce y mantiene este sitio. Los enlaces con otras direcciones de Internet no deben interpretarse como una aprobación de las opiniones contenidas en las mismas.