Interfax. News Technology

This book is about how "Interfax news" differs from "just news". How messages are created, verified, and released at the leading federal news agency in Russia. It discusses what allows its reporters to see the news behind the events and tell readers not just about the incident, but also about its significance and consequences.

"Interfax. News Technology" has been developed over 30 years as working style rules and service instructions for the agency's correspondents and editors. By publishing this book, "Interfax" shares its gold standard of news journalism with anyone who wants to work professionally with information. The publication contains a detailed analysis of the structure of news messages, a thorough description of the genres of operational journalism, explains the specifics of preparing and writing informational materials, helping to avoid mistakes. Here, you can find step-by-step instructions for covering key news events both of a nationwide character and specific corporate events. The book also provides a practical analysis of the legal framework within which Russian journalists operate.

From the publication, you will learn about the fundamental principles and approaches that allowed "Interfax" to become a leader in the Russian market, about team-working techniques that enable the news agency to operate under strict real-time conditions while constantly focusing on what is most important.

The book is intended for students and teachers of journalism faculties, reporters, copywriters, press service staff, and PR agencies, as well as anyone who wants to learn to write news.