Covering Money and Politics NewsLab Storytelling Strategies Covering Money and Politics Cashing in on Campaign Finance Stories Covering stories about money and politics is a difficult task on television.
Reporters end up with a paper trail full of information and few pictures to go with it.
Here are some tips and an Internet resource guide to help you begin cashing in on campaign finance stories. Be Creative with Visuals Stake out fundraisers and shoot arrivals so you can connect donors to candidates. It's even better if you can get in. Find out how much money has to be raised by candidates in how much time. Create maps to show where the money comes from.