This presentation contains topics about creators of media and info as well as essential characteristics of a good media practitioner which will serve as an eye opener to new students.

1. CHARACTERISTICS OF A
GOOD MEDIA PRACTITIONER
By: Lloyd Christopher M. Esteban

2. Creators of media and
information

3. WRITERS AND JOURNALIST
They work in publishing houses, news
agencies, or advertising firms. Their
primary role is to translate relevant
and meaningful information into
printed materials, such as books,
newspapers and magazines. They
make sure that readers will obtain
important information about the
article they are writing.

4. EDITORS
They ensure that the
manuscript or articles
submitted are high in
standard and are fit to
print. They also make sire
that the material to be
published is free from
factual or grammatical
errors.

5. DIRECTORS
They create movies, shows or
programs, and plays that are
seen on theaters. A director
sees to it that the message of
a show is made clear to the
audience.

6. PERFORMERS
The actors who portray
the characters in
movies, shows, and
plays are called
performers in general.

7. VISUAL ARTISTS
Painting and sculptures are some
of the masterpieces that visual
artists create. Visual artists
express their ideas through their
artworks. Some works may show
a clear message while others
have abstract symbols.

8. Characteristics of a good
media practitioner

9. TRUTHFULNESS
Media practitioners should convey a message or information that
is accurate, factual, and truthful. Erroneous or false information
can harm the reputation of others or it may cause them danger.

10. FAIRNESS AND OBJECTIVITY
The information or message disseminated by media practitioners
should be objective and based on grounded evidence. If the
information is biased or opinionated, it will deceive the public of
the truth.

11. RESPONSIBILITY AND INTEGRITY
Media practitioners are expected to show
professionalism of the situation they are in. They should
not compromise their integrity by showing PARTIALITY
or PARTISANSHIP.

12. EMPATHY AND SYMPATHY
Media practitioners must not use their job for personal gains.
Media practitioners should be sensitive to the needs of others.
They should show respect to the privacy for of others too.

13. HARD WORKING
They are expected to work hard in sourcing accurate information.
They should give their best effort for their work.

14. NEXT MEETING TASK
• Look for real cases in the Philippines about partisanship and partiality
involving media and journalist.