Scoop (journalism magazine)
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Scoop is a quarterly magazine published in Perth, Western Australia
for current members of the Australian Journalists Association. It is the most recent journal/annual that the long lasting branch of the Western Australian District or Branch has produced.
It is currently published by the Australian Journalists Association
section in Western Australia
of the Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance
union.
, graphic designers, TV camerapersons, public relations workers and writers.
Scoop currently runs 'It Says Here', the work of cartoonist Shaun Salmon. Irregular features include Lord Copper, who writes about journalism style, Papped, a showcase of a photographer member's work, and Bloopers, errors from the media.
Perth, Western Australia
Perth is the capital and largest city of the Australian state of Western Australia and the fourth most populous city in Australia. The Perth metropolitan area has an estimated population of almost 1,700,000....
for current members of the Australian Journalists Association. It is the most recent journal/annual that the long lasting branch of the Western Australian District or Branch has produced.
It is currently published by the Australian Journalists Association
Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance
The Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance is the Australian trade union and professional organisation which covers the media, entertainment, sports and arts industries...
section in Western Australia
Western Australia
Western Australia is a state of Australia, occupying the entire western third of the Australian continent. It is bounded by the Indian Ocean to the north and west, the Great Australian Bight and Indian Ocean to the south, the Northern Territory to the north-east and South Australia to the south-east...
of the Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance
Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance
The Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance is the Australian trade union and professional organisation which covers the media, entertainment, sports and arts industries...
union.
Earlier publications
It was preceded by The Midnight bawl in the 1940s and 1950s - Scribe was around in the 1970s - with the Annuals from the 1960's through to its inception in the 1980's. The earlier volumes of Scoop did reflect back into earlier eras of the AJA WACurrent subscribers
Journalists form a large portion of the AJA section's membership, Scoop also reports on issues that affect sub-editors, photographers, freelance journalists, broadcastersPresenter
A presenter, or host , is a person or organization responsible for running an event. A museum or university, for example, may be the presenter or host of an exhibit. Likewise, a master of ceremonies is a person that hosts or presents a show...
, graphic designers, TV camerapersons, public relations workers and writers.
Scoop currently runs 'It Says Here', the work of cartoonist Shaun Salmon. Irregular features include Lord Copper, who writes about journalism style, Papped, a showcase of a photographer member's work, and Bloopers, errors from the media.
Earlier publications of the WA AJA
- Australian Journalists' Association. W.A. The Midnight bawl. 8 July 1946 - 6 Sept. 1954. Annual.
- Australian Journalists' Association. W.A. District .Scribe : official journal of the W.A. District A.J.A. v. 1, no. 2 (1963:June) ? - v. 7, no. 1 (1976:June)
- Australian Journalists' Association. Western Australian District. Annual report and balance sheet.1959/60-1984/85. Annual
Further reading
- Lloyd, C. J. (1985) Profession - journalist : a history of the Australian Journalists’ Association Sydney : Hale & Iremonger. ISBN 0868062278