Broadcast Journalism Terminology

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Across
  1. 2. A report from a correspondent that contains a sound bite inserted between the introduction and the epilogue (usually inserted after the reporter's second or third sentence). These need an in-studio lead for the anchor.
  2. 4. Plans and supervises newscasts and may also work with reporters in the field planning and gathering information for stories.
  3. 7. Phonetic spelling of a difficult word or name (i.e. Greg Louganis = Greg loo-GAY-nuss).
  4. 10. (VO) - A TV news story during which a news anchor or reporter reads a script live as video is played.
  5. 14. Over-the-Shoulder A camera shot made from behind a performer, sometimes including all or part of the head and shoulders, with the camera focused on the spot at which the performer is looking; also called XS, for across shoulder.
  6. 15. Sound - A type of background audio that complements the news report. For instance, the sound of protesters is played underneath the reporter's in-studio story concerning the opening of a nuclear plant.
  7. 16. A reaction shot or a shot of an action, object, or person not part of the principal scene; an insert, such as between two scenes of an interview subject, usually a brief sequence that shows the interviewer.
  8. 19. The newscaster who hosts the studio portion of the newscast. The anchor is the dominant voice in the presentation of the news to the audience. S/he must be proficient in writing, producing, and editing the news.
  9. 20. Shot - A camera view that takes in the full vista, or breadth, of a scene or that is taken far away from the subject.
  10. 21. An advertisement for a not- for-profit organization such as the American Heart Association, Partnership for a Drug-Free America, etc..).
  11. 22. First story in a newscast or segment (in broadcasting) or a story that is above the fold in print-this considered the most important news story of the day.
  12. 23. Part of package with reporter on screen reading/presenting information.
Down
  1. 1. Shot - A camera position between a close-up and a long shot--for instance, the view of a person from the head to the waist or lower; also called a midshot or half- shot.
  2. 3. Shot - A view in which the subject is a long distance from the camera or appears to be far away; also called a long shot.
  3. 5. A chronological outline or order of stories or segments to be used in a newscast. This is the producer's blueprint for the newscast.
  4. 6. Video that is shot for a TV news story and used to visualize the script the reporter/anchor has written. .
  5. 8. A story read by anchor without any audio/video.
  6. 9. Usually the "Goodbye" or end segment of a newscast often during which news and sports anchors engage in "happy talk."
  7. 11. Shot - An opening comprehensive view, a long or wide shot to set the scene or acquaint the audience with the setting, characters, or plot, followed by details and closer action; also called an orientation shot.
  8. 12. Time - Refers either to the estimated time or the actual time of a newscast. Producers/editors should always estimate the running time of the newscast based on the actual time of each recorded report and her or his best guess as to the time of each intro and each story to be read by the anchor.
  9. 13. Sound - Also known as Nat Sound, Nat S-O-T, or Ambient Sound - Background voices, music, machinery, waterfalls, and other environmental sounds that are recorded on-scene and used to create a sound bed for a recorded or live report. Primarily used for setting a mood or providing atmosphere for a report. This technique is frequently overused, but when used properly it adds immeasurably to a story.
  10. 17. A tight photograph or shot, generally of the face and shoulders; a close shot.
  11. 18. bite - Edited slice of a newsmaker speaking. Similar to actuality in radio except the person can be seen. Often several SOT can be spliced together with the edits covered with video. These can be included in PKGs and VO/SOTs or can stand alone.