For TV news ratings, a newscast is broken down into what length segments?
Explanation
This quantitative question tests the reader's understanding of the basic unit of time used for calculating television news ratings, known as 'meters'.
Other questions
Who are described as the 'brains behind every newscast' and are responsible for deciding which stories are included, cut, and the time allocated to each?
Which parts of a newscast are typically NOT written by the producer?
What aspect of a newscast is described as coming 'entirely from the producer'?
In what two ways must a producer ensure impartiality and avoid showing bias?
What is one of the BIGGEST jobs of a producer, involving a final check before a story goes on air?
What is the critical task of a producer that involves deciding the order in which stories will air in the newscast?
Why is the producer's duty of 'Timing the News' so critical during a live broadcast?
What part of the newsroom is described as 'the heart of all the action' where a producer must maintain close communication?
Why should a producer consider the anchors a 'valuable tool'?
What is the producer's role in relation to reporters in the field during a live show?
How many types of news are typically seen in a newscast, according to the text?
When local TV producers include national news stories, how long might the segment be?
Which resource is described as 'probably the most widely used by a majority of stations' for getting national and international news?
For which type of news content would a producer 'REALLY thank your news director for paying for CNN Newsource or your affiliate news feed'?
What are the two main news rundown programs mentioned in the text that are compared to a spreadsheet with columns and rows?
In a news rundown, what is the term for the name of a story?
What is the typical estimated run time for a VO (Voice-Over) in a newscast rundown?
What is the typical estimated run time for a VO/SOT (Voice-Over/Sound on Tape) in a newscast?
A general assignment daily reporter PKG (package) will typically run for how long?
What type of news is the 'A Block' of a newscast primarily reserved for?
In a 30-minute newscast, where would a producer typically place the main weather segment?
What kind of stories might a producer use to end a 30-minute show in the C Block if sports are not present?
What are the two primary qualities of a story that a producer looks for when 'Selecting a Lead'?
To maintain a fast-paced show, what should a producer try to avoid doing?
To be counted in a TV news rating, how long must a viewer watch during a 15-minute rating window?
To ensure the maximum number of viewers are counted for ratings in the first 15-minute segment, what is the ideal length for the A Block?
What does the term 'showcasing' the news mean for a good producer?
What is the recommended length for sentences when writing for TV, mentioned as a number to keep in mind?
What is one of the key reminders for 'Writing Teases' that involves being direct and avoiding vague promises?
During a live show, when stories are running 'heavy' or long, what is the most common way for a producer to make that time back?
According to the text, why are good producers 'never afraid to add breaking news at the last minute'?
Why must modern newscasts be updated as much as possible, even during the show?
What does a producer use to determine which order the stories will go on air?
If an anchor reads a script from the teleprompter, what is the likelihood that the producer wrote it?
What does the text say a good producer will do each day with their newscast?
In addition to factual errors, what other types of errors must a producer look for when editing the news?
When a producer wants to try a new camera shot or angle, who must they communicate with to get it done?
Why should producers warn anchors about new or different things happening in the show, like using a touchscreen for the first time?
What is the producer's connection to the anchors during the live show when things go wrong in the control room?
Which news service is mentioned as being an affiliate video news service for CBS stations?
What is the purpose of the 'Segment' column in a news rundown?
How far 'light' on time are most producers comfortable going into a newscast?
In a 60-minute newscast, what kind of stories might be placed in the C Block?
What is one of the writing reminders for TV that is crucial because the audience cannot go back and reread a sentence?
What is the purpose of the 'Actual Duration' column in a news rundown?
What is the most likely reason a producer would find their job fulfilling, according to the text?
What does a producer control during the show to know if stories are running on time?
How many main reasons are given for 'Why be a Producer?' in the concluding section of the chapter?
What is the primary role of a producer in relation to the sports segment of a newscast?