Which of these does an editor not do?
Decide what the ‘splash’ or front page story will be
Follow up a story by making some phone calls
Write the leader
If a journalist is freelance, what does this mean?
They write opinion pieces, freely expressing their opinion
They work from home, or on-location, rather than in an office
They are not employed by any one organisation
Which of these does a reporter not do?
Attend a press conference
Write the horoscope section
Interview a high-ranking politician for a front-page story
Who is usually responsible for writing captions?
Photographer
Reporter
Sub-editor
Which of these does a producer not do?
Write a news package
Make sure the news programme is produced to a high standard
Keep in touch with reporters to see how stories are developing
Who is likely to be a health correspondent?
A news editor
A news presenter
A news reporter
How does a broadcast reporter differ from a newspaper reporter?
Broadcast reporters report for a more diverse audience
They write a ‘script’ rather than a ‘story’
Broadcast reporters report on breaking stories
In broadcast news, what is an anchor?
An experienced and trusted producer
An on-the-scene correspondent who is interviewed live
A newsreader