Broadcast News Writing

Which of the following is NOT an element of News Worthiness? 

This news job assignment is responsible for all video and technical elements of the newscast. 

This person's job is to capture video and interviews on the street and EDIT the package.

This job's responsibility is to piece together all the elements of the show into one sequence.

This type of package usually goes after crime, government, NEED to know stuff...

This job oversees all of the talent and production staff. 

This type of "lead" in news stories usually gets right to the point and is most informative.

Which of the following is NOT a reason why people watch the news? 

This type of story is always available for air, it is not dated. 

This type of "mini-documentary" has interviews and reporter narrative tracks. 

This tool is used to help anchors read the script naturally while maintaining looks at camera

Which of the following IS an element of News Worthiness? 

Which of the following is the abbreviation for a voice-over script (or video-over?) 

This type of lead is designed to catch the listener's ear. 

This is when the reporter talks to the camera/audience and gives them info. 

This type of package is usually called a feature, and shows lighter side of news. 

This job puts a journalist on the street collecting a news story to script in a Package. 

What does SOT mean? 

The First Amendment guarantees us what? 

This job assignment oversees all the scripts and helps reporters with their scripts.