The Job Market
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What is the term used to classify local news areas in the United States, outlining the reach of a station's broadcasted television signal?
View answer and explanationAccording to the text, what is the relationship between the number of people in a station's Area of Direct Influence (ADI) and its revenue?
View answer and explanationWhich city is identified as the largest television market in the United States?
View answer and explanationWhat is the most common career advice for starting a career in broadcast journalism?
View answer and explanationWhat is the main advantage of starting a career in a smaller market, as mentioned in the text?
View answer and explanationWhat advice does the chapter give to an aspiring reporter who is considering taking a desk job at a large station to get in the door?
View answer and explanationHow is an internship described in the chapter?
View answer and explanationWhat is one of the capitalized guidelines for behavior during an internship?
View answer and explanationCompared to an internship in a small market, what is a likely outcome of an internship with a network outlet in New York?
View answer and explanationWhat specific content should a reporter add to the beginning of their demo reel that a photographer would not?
View answer and explanationWhat is the recommended title format for a television reporter's demo reel?
View answer and explanationHow should a producer's demo reel be edited to be effective?
View answer and explanationFor which job application does the text suggest a resume could include examples of social media and online/digital writing, like a portfolio?
View answer and explanationWhat is the key advice regarding job postings that state 'no phone calls'?
View answer and explanationAt what rank was the author's first market, Bakersfield, California, when he started his career?
View answer and explanationWhat does the text suggest about the signal boundaries of radio and TV markets?
View answer and explanationWhich of the following is NOT one of the capitalized guidelines for making a good impression during an internship?
View answer and explanationHow many stories does the text recommend a photographer submit on their demo reel?
View answer and explanationWhat should be skipped on a photographer's demo reel unless the job is specifically for making them?
View answer and explanationBased on the experience of photographer Emily Landeen, an internship at a smaller market affiliate like KSL in Salt Lake City can lead to what?
View answer and explanationWhat is the recommended title for a demo reel for someone applying for a job in weather?
View answer and explanationWhy does the text advise producers to highly abbreviate weather and sports segments in their demo reels?
View answer and explanationWhat is the author's final piece of capitalized advice for interns?
View answer and explanationWhat is the lowest market rank mentioned in the text?
View answer and explanationHow did reporter Katherine May's internship in Idaho Falls help her get a job in Boise?
View answer and explanationWhat is a crucial element for the first few seconds of a reporter's demo reel?
View answer and explanationWhat is the primary reason the text gives for why you should not be afraid to move for jobs early in your career?
View answer and explanationIf a job applicant has a connection at a station, what does the text suggest they do?
View answer and explanationWhat is the recommended title for a demo reel for an applicant seeking a job as a News Producer?
View answer and explanationWhat general advice is given about an intern's attire, even if the office is casual?
View answer and explanationWhat does the text say about including anchoring segments in a reporter's demo reel?
View answer and explanationWhat happens to TV market rankings over time, according to the example of Bakersfield, California?
View answer and explanationWhat is the recommended content for a Weather reel?
View answer and explanationWhat should an intern do if a co-worker complains about their hours or an assigned story?
View answer and explanationWhat should an applicant for a Sports Reporter position do with their demo reel to catch management's attention?
View answer and explanationHow are markets ranked according to the chapter?
View answer and explanationWhen applying for a photographer position, what should you do with old, embarrassing videos on your YouTube channel?
View answer and explanationWhat does the author state is the 'slimmest' likelihood for an intern at a network outlet in New York?
View answer and explanationWhat should be the very first thing on a photographer's or reporter's demo reel?
View answer and explanationWhat is the key difference between a DMA/ADI and a radio market, using Utah as an example?
View answer and explanationWhat should an intern do when asked to perform a legal and ethical task?
View answer and explanationWhy is it generally better to get 'real experience' in a smaller market internship?
View answer and explanationIn the author's personal experience, what was the consequence of him accepting a job offer from the first station that interviewed him?
View answer and explanationWhat is the recommended title format for a Promotions reel?
View answer and explanationWhat is the author's stance on his use of all caps when giving advice to interns?
View answer and explanationIf a producer has never produced a show on their own, what might they be asked for instead of a demo reel?
View answer and explanationThe chapter advises that starting in a bigger market is a what?
View answer and explanationWhat is the recommended title for a sports reporter's demo reel?
View answer and explanationAccording to the text, what might getting a foot in the door require?
View answer and explanationWhat is one of the main things a job on the Assignment Desk requires, according to the text?
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