Radio

What is described as the first rule in writing for radio?

What is the recommended writing level for radio journalists to ensure the audience can easily follow the story?

Which of the following best describes the difference in story depth between commercial and public radio?

What is the role of a Board Operator in a radio station?

What is the target level for a Board Operator to maintain on the VU meter?

What is the typical length of a sound bite in commercial radio news?

What is a 'Wrap' in radio terminology?

What is the typical duration of a 'Wrap' in commercial radio for a large station?

Which radio story format is described as being similar to a television station's VO-SOT-VO, but with a reporter as the SOT?

What is the typical maximum length of a 'Debrief' in commercial radio?

What distinguishes a 'Voicer' from a 'Debrief'?

An 'Actuality' (ACT) in radio news is structurally identical to which television news format?

What is the typical length of an 'Actuality' (ACT) in large radio networks?

What defines 'Natural sound' in the context of a radio story?

In public radio, how long can an 'in-depth' story last?

What is the primary function of 'Bed Music' in radio?

Which two national networks are mentioned as the major public radio networks in the US?

What is meant by the concept of 'Radio you can see'?

According to the chapter, why might a large-market radio station like KSL Newsradio not assign specific 'beats' to its reporters?

What is the shortest of all radio story formats, typically read by the host and lasting ten to twenty seconds?

What is the role of the News Director within a radio station?

What does the term 'SOC' stand for in radio terminology?

How do the responsibilities of a reporter in commercial radio typically differ from one in public radio?

What is the fourth rule of radio writing mentioned in the chapter?

What is the primary funding source for public radio stations?

In public radio, a sound bite can last as long as thirty to forty-five seconds if what condition is met?

Who is the 'head honcho' in a news station, responsible for all staff?

What is the purpose of a 'Sounder' in a radio newscast?

How does the chapter characterize the staffing levels of radio news crews compared to TV stations in the same market?

What is a key trick mentioned for radio reporters to check the flow of their writing?

A 'Lead' in radio news terminology refers to what?

What is the role of an 'Anchor' in a radio station, as distinct from a 'Host'?

For a radio 'Debrief' story, what is the typical length of the anchor's lead-in?

Which radio story format does NOT contain any sound bites?

What does sensitivity in radio news delivery primarily involve, according to the chapter?

In the example provided, how does active voice and present tense reframe a story about a car accident?

What is a significant challenge for small-market radio stations regarding staffing?

A 'Live hit' is defined as what?

What kind of content does public radio often focus on, instead of spot news and sports news?

What is the typical maximum duration for a Voicer in commercial radio?

The radio reporter Herbert Morrison is famously associated with the live report of which event?

What is a 'Tag' in radio terminology?

In a commercial radio station, a 'Reader' (RDR) story will typically last a maximum of how many seconds?

What is the primary reason radio journalists are advised to keep stories at an eighth-grade reading level?

Which radio station role is responsible for assigning stories, determining show direction, and copy checking stories?

How is a 'Wrap' in public radio different from a 'Wrap' in commercial radio?

A national network like ABC might assign a reporter a 'beat' that covers what?

An in-depth story in commercial radio typically lasts for how long?

According to the chapter, why is radio considered one of the most accessible mediums?

What does a reporter's standard outcue (SOC) typically include?