The challenges of covering breaking news

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By Donna Baeck

Covering breaking news can be challenging in various ways for journalists as they try to provide accurate information in a timely manner.

One major challenge in breaking news is keeping track of the facts. When the event first takes place, journalists often scramble to find the important details in order to publish a story. However, knowing what is actually true and what is yet to be verified can get tricky when rumors start to surface the Internet.

Some solutions to this challenge is to verify sources and fact check frequently. Journalists should make sure they are receiving information from credible sources and providing attribution throughout their story.

Another challenge is the time and pressure that comes with a breaking news story. When the story first breaks out, journalists might make the mistake of risking truth and accuracy for speed. News networks want to deliver stories in a timely manner and journalists must be able to keep up with the pace. 

A solution to this is to work and communicate with your team. Journalists should divide tasks as they try to cover a news story so they can work more effectively. This minimizes the risk of publishing a false information if more people read and edit a story. 



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