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

Correct answer: The person in charge of the news department with final say on story assignments.

Explanation

This question tests the user's ability to differentiate the specific responsibilities of the various management and production roles within a radio newsroom hierarchy.

Other questions

Question 1

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

Question 2

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

Question 3

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

Question 4

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

Question 5

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

Question 6

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

Question 7

What is a 'Wrap' in radio terminology?

Question 8

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

Question 9

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

Question 10

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

Question 11

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

Question 12

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

Question 13

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

Question 14

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

Question 15

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

Question 16

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

Question 17

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

Question 18

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

Question 19

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

Question 20

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

Question 22

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

Question 23

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

Question 24

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

Question 25

What is the primary funding source for public radio stations?

Question 26

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

Question 27

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

Question 28

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

Question 29

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

Question 30

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

Question 31

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

Question 32

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

Question 33

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

Question 34

Which radio story format does NOT contain any sound bites?

Question 35

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

Question 36

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

Question 37

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

Question 38

A 'Live hit' is defined as what?

Question 39

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

Question 40

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

Question 41

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

Question 42

What is a 'Tag' in radio terminology?

Question 43

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

Question 44

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

Question 45

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

Question 46

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

Question 47

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

Question 48

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

Question 49

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

Question 50

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