Broadcast Journalism Chapter 9 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is 'patter' in broadcast journalism?

A type of news story

Unscripted conversation by two anchors between stories (correct)

A complete edited story

A direct line of communication

What does IFB stand for?

Interruptible Foldback

What is a package in broadcast journalism?

A complete edited story that includes the intro, close, and outro

What does VO stand for?

Voice Over Signup and view all the answers

What is a live shot?

A journalist in the field on location giving a report utilizing satellite technology Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a 'morning meeting' in journalism?

To determine which stories will be covered for the next newscast Signup and view all the answers

What is total running time?

The exact length of time that a story must run during a program Signup and view all the answers

What is hard news?

News characterized by seriousness and information viewers need to have immediately Signup and view all the answers

What is beat in journalism?

The subject or geographic area that a reporter is assigned to regularly cover Signup and view all the answers

What is a rundown in the context of a newscast?

Document that presents the organization of stories and sequence of a newscast Signup and view all the answers

What does tabloid media refer to?

TV news programming that stretches and exaggerates facts by dealing with sensational stories Signup and view all the answers

What is soft news?

Type of news story that contains info viewers may find interesting, but not necessarily essential Signup and view all the answers

What is an evergreen story?

A story that is appropriate to be broadcast at any time, regardless of season or time of day Signup and view all the answers

What is a reader in journalism?

A story written by a reporter or anchor that does not have video to accompany it Signup and view all the answers

What is VO-SOT?

A type of story in which the audience sees B-roll video and hears both the anchor and a principal player's comment Signup and view all the answers

What does SOT stand for?

Sound On Tape Signup and view all the answers

What is a stand-up in reporting?

Footage in a package depicting a reporter standing and speaking directly to the camera Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Terms in Broadcast Journalism

Patter: Unscripted banter between anchors, often used to transition between stories.
IFB (Interruptible Foldback): A crucial communication line between the producer in the control room and on-air news anchors, ensuring coordinated broadcasts.
Package: A fully edited news story that contains an introduction, conclusion, and outro, designed for seamless viewing.
VO (Voice Over): A news format where the anchor narrates while B-roll footage plays in the background.
Live Shot: A real-time report from a journalist at a location, utilizing satellite technology to broadcast simultaneously to an audience.
Morning Meeting: A strategic session where journalists decide on stories for the upcoming newscast.
Total Running Time: Precise duration allocated for a story within a program, important for time management.
Hard News: Serious news reporting focused on urgent information that viewers need to know immediately.
Beat: The specific subject matter or geographic area regularly covered by a reporter, establishing their expertise.
Rundown: A detailed document that outlines the sequence and organization of stories for a newscast.
Tabloid Media: A type of TV news that sensationalizes stories, often exaggerating facts or focusing on scandals.
Soft News: Informative stories that are of interest to viewers but are not critical for immediate awareness.
Evergreen: Content that can be broadcast anytime without relevance to current events or seasons.
Reader: News story delivered by a reporter or anchor without accompanying video, relying solely on verbal reporting.
VO-SOT (Voice Over with Sound on Tape): A format combining B-roll video with the anchor's narration and sound bites from key participants in the story.
SOT (Sound on Tape): Clips that incorporate both video and audio of important figures related to the story, providing additional context.
Stand-Up: A segment within a package that shows a reporter addressing the camera directly from the location of the story.

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Test your knowledge of key terms in Broadcast Journalism with these flashcards from Chapter 9. Each term is defined to help you understand the essential concepts and terminology used in the field. Perfect for students and professionals preparing for exams or enhancing their skills.