新聞的起點

三位於八十年代畢業的新傳人，在傳媒行業耕耘至今。四十年過去，盧永雄、蕭世和、盧覺麟早已由記者躋身管理層，但人人都曾經是新人，他們一開始是怎樣學做新聞？

對新傳人來說，實習是重要一環。《巴士的報》社長盧永雄憶述本科期間在報館實習，編輯要他訪問時任銀行公會主席、匯豐銀行大班沈弼，但沒有其聯絡方法，提議他致電總機。他即管一試，但「其實不期望找到他」，結果竟然接通，訪問做了四天獨家頭版。儘管成功原因無法確認，但經歷深印心中，「不要覺得不可能，做新聞要打開自己的想像空間，嘗試不同方式。」

《AM730》社長盧覺麟也是在本科獲得報館實習機會，從而發現自己對新聞行業的興趣，「當時採訪、做突發、報導記者會，對大學生來說很新鮮，見到最前線發生的東西，近距離聽到高官或者專業人士跟你說話，是很好的經驗。」

TVB商務營運總經理蕭世和談起昔日記者生涯，仍然津津有味。初出茅廬之時，他試過報導股東大會期間，目擊主席被踢走，一開始不知所為何事，但覺親眼目睹戲劇性場面相當吸引；隨著年資增加，逐漸意識到傳媒的作用：「本科時老師說，傳媒是行政、立法、司法外的第四權，當我工作時也發現，傳媒某程度上確實監察到一些社會狀況。」

時光荏苒，三人經歷行業變遷，始終記得本科學到的新聞原則。盧覺麟相信，即使自媒體興起，傳媒仍能發揮作用：「始終傳媒經事實查核才刊登，可信程度高些。」「技術和知識都可以再學，但求真態度是在學院培養的，對追求事實真相有份動力。」

盧永雄憶述本科所學：「當時老師說，做新聞要客觀公正，你是發掘和報導的人，要鋪陳正反觀點，然後才說自己的觀點。」

蕭世和說，他在本科學會真實、公平等新聞理念，「新聞的尺度和價值觀念，意義遠超過一個學科，我覺得這也是一個社會的價值。」

簡介：
盧永雄，1985年於香港中文大學新聞與傳播本科畢業， 2002年出任星島新聞集團有限公司執行董事，2005至2013年兼任集團行政總裁，2013年起擔任《巴士的報》社長。

蕭世和，1985年於香港中文大學新聞與傳播本科畢業，2013年擔任星島集團有限公司執行董事、行政總裁，2021年起任職電視廣播有限公司總經理（商務營運）。

盧覺麟，1986年於香港中文大學新聞與傳播本科畢業，2002年出任香港《都市日報》總編輯，現為《AM730》執行董事兼社長。

From Rookies to Leaders: Three Hong Kong Media Veterans Reflect on Their Journalistic Roots

Three journalism graduates from the 1980s have built enduring careers in the media industry that span four decades. Lo Wing-hung, Siu Sai-wo, and Lo Kok-lun have all risen from entry-level reporters to executive positions, but they each remember what it was like to be newcomers. How did they first learn the craft of journalism?

For aspiring journalists, internships represent a pivotal stepping stone. Lo Wing-hung, now President of Bastille Post, remembers a defining moment during his undergraduate newspaper internship. An editor tasked him with interviewing Michael Sandberg, then Chairman of both the Hong Kong Association of Banks and HSBC, but provided no contact information—only suggesting he try the company switchboard. Though he “didn’t expect to reach him,” Lo made the call anyway. To his surprise, he was connected directly and secured an interview that became an exclusive front-page story for four consecutive days. While he can’t pinpoint exactly why he succeeded, the experience taught him a lasting lesson: “Never assume something is impossible. In journalism, you need to expand your imagination and be willing to try different approaches.”

For Lo Kok-lun, now Publisher of AM730, a university newspaper internship ignited his passion for journalism. “Reporting, covering breaking news, and attending press conferences offered thrilling experiences for a university student,” he recalls. “Witnessing events unfold firsthand and hearing directly from officials and experts provided invaluable perspective.”

Siu Sai-wo, currently TVB’s General Manager of Business Operations, still speaks enthusiastically about his reporting days. As a rookie journalist, he once covered a shareholders’ meeting where he witnessed the dramatic ousting of a chairman. Though initially bewildered, the theatrical nature of the event captivated him. As his career progressed, he developed a deeper appreciation for journalism’s role: “In university, professors described media as the fourth estate alongside the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. Working in the field, I discovered firsthand how media truly does serve as a watchdog for society.”

Despite the industry’s evolution over time, all three veterans remain committed to the fundamental principles they learned during their university years. Lo Kok-lun believes traditional media maintains its relevance even in the age of social media: “Traditional outlets still publish only after rigorous fact-checking, which inherently creates greater credibility.” He adds, “Technical skills and knowledge can be acquired anytime, but the commitment to truth-seeking is cultivated in journalism school—that’s what drives the pursuit of factual accuracy.”

Lo Wing-hung reflects on his academic foundation. “Our professors emphasized that journalism demands objectivity and fairness. As reporters, our job is to uncover and present competing viewpoints before offering our own perspective.”

For Siu Sai-wo, the principles of truthfulness and fairness he learned as an undergraduate transcend mere professional guidelines. “Journalistic standards and values extend far beyond an academic discipline—they represent core values for society itself.”

Profiles:
Lo Wing-hung graduated from The Chinese University of Hong Kong with a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Communication in 1985. He became Executive Director of Sing Tao News Corporation Limited in 2002 and served as the Group’s CEO from 2005 to 2013. Since 2013, he has been President of Bastille Post.

Siu Sai-wo graduated from The Chinese University of Hong Kong with a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Communication in 1985. He served as Executive Director and CEO of Sing Tao Group Limited in 2013 before joining Television Broadcasts Limited as General Manager (Business Operations) in 2021.

Lo Kok-lun graduated from The Chinese University of Hong Kong with a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Communication in 1986. He became Chief Editor of Hong Kong’s Metro Daily in 2002 and currently serves as Executive Director and Publisher of AM730.