What is the role of a producer in relation to the sports segment of a newscast?
Explanation
While producers have ultimate oversight of the entire newscast, specialized segments like sports are largely self-contained. The producer's role is more about guidance and coordination with the sports department rather than hands-on content creation.
Other questions
Which of the following is NOT considered one of the primary roles of a news producer as described in the chapter?
What is the term for deciding the order in which stories will air in a newscast?
According to the chapter, how many types of news are typically seen in a newscast?
What is the name of the system where producers organize stories and decide on their format and timing?
In a newscast's rundown, what is the 'A Block' typically reserved for?
What is one of the biggest decisions a producer must make each day, which should be a story that is urgent and has wide appeal?
For TV writing, what is the suggested length for short sentences that producers should keep in mind?
In the context of ratings, for how long must a viewer watch a newscast within a 15-minute segment to be counted?
What is the term for choosing to kill or drop a story out of the show to make up for lost time?
Which of the following is NOT one of the five reminders for writing teases?
What are the two main news rundown programs mentioned in the chapter?
Which duty of a producer involves looking for factual, grammar, and spelling errors before a story goes on air?
According to the chapter, which type of newscast is likely to be different from early morning, early evening, and late-evening news?
In a rundown, what does the 'Segment' column indicate?
What does the chapter say is 'almost always the biggest factor' in why a viewer turns on a newscast?
Why do producers need to have good grammar and spelling skills?
What is the primary role of the 'Assignment Desk' in a newsroom?
A producer who adds extra graphics, context, and history to a story is performing which action?
What is the typical time range for a National News story in a local TV newscast?
How does the chapter describe the ideal pacing of a newscast?
Who is responsible for writing the meteorologist's weather report in a newscast?
Which news service is mentioned as being 'probably the most widely used by a majority of stations' for national and international news?
What is the primary purpose of the 'B Block' in a 30-minute newscast?
What does the chapter warn anchors and producers against when coordinating for the show?
Ideally, how long should the A Block of a newscast be to help ensure viewers are counted for ratings?
What quality does the chapter say a good producer takes for their newscast?
What is the function of the C Block in a 30-minute show where sports do not have a presence?
In a rundown, what does the 'Actual Duration' column do?
What is the producer's main job during the live show, once the production team takes over?
Why must producers communicate with the director before trying a new camera shot or angle?
What does the chapter say is a producer's responsibility when a mistake makes it to air, even if they did not cause it?
What is one reason the chapter gives for why being a news producer can be a rewarding job?
How must a producer ensure their newscast is not biased?
What is the typical length of a show rundown for a 60-minute newscast, in terms of alphabetical blocks?
When are producers most comfortable going into a newscast in terms of timing?
What does the chapter describe as a 'depressing' practice for everyone that producers should avoid when stacking the news?
What is a primary source for 'Interesting news from across the country' that makes for great teases?
When is it important for a producer to communicate with the anchors, according to the text?
What career advice does the text offer for why producing can be a good job choice?
A calm, collected producer in an anchor's ear during a chaotic moment can do what for the anchor's nerves?
Which of the following describes the producer's relationship with the newscast's rundown, according to the chapter?
What is the consequence if a show scheduled to end at 5:28:35 is still on air at 5:28:36?
Why is it important for a producer to learn police lingo and listen to scanners, even if it's not their primary job?
What is the last of the five reminders for writing for TV listed in the chapter?
What does a producer's communication with reporters in the field rely on during the live show?
According to the chapter, why will viewers turn off a show during breaking news situations?
What is one of the main reasons producers choose the job, according to the text?
What must producers confirm before air time regarding the end of their show?
In some stations, how will a producer signal the end of the show to the anchors in the final 10 seconds?