Unit 1 CFA: Broadcast & Careers

What is the purpose of an anchor, a field reporter, and a news analyst?

• Journalists like news analysts, reporters, and anchors help the public by sharing entertaining information.
• Anchors, reporters and news analysts help people make decisions by sharing information and their opinions.
• Journalists like news analysts, reporters, and anchors keep the public updated about current events and noteworthy information.
• All of the above are true.

How are an anchor, a field reporter, and a news analyst different?

• The field reporter focuses on one story covering the 5 Ws & H--as does an analyst--while the anchor remains in the studio and holds the news show together.
• They are basically the same, but the anchor makes more money because they have more responsibility.
• The anchor remains on the show the whole time, while the field reporter and analyst only have a short time on air.
• The analyst freely shares their opinions, while the anchor and the reporter do not.

How are Public Relations Specialists important to businesses?

• They make every effort to help the good work that businesses do get on the news
• They provide information about community events and products to individuals
• They work through business challenges and solve community problems
• They make sure businesses are held accountable for their dealings with the community

If you wanted to become a journalist what would be the BEST place to look for a job according to the map?

• Texas

• Kansas

• Utah

• Maine

If you wanted to become a journalist, what would be the LEAST likely place to find a job according to the map?

• Wyoming
• South Carolina
• Florida
• California

Which of the journalism degrees typically need a masters degree or higher?

• Meteorologist
• News Analyst
• Anchor
• Audio Engineer

Which of the journalism degrees typically can start with a high school diploma?

• Photographer
• Graphic designer
• Anchor
• Audio Engineer

What does an editor at a newspaper or magazine do?

• They ensure that the information being published is grammatically correct and accurate. In some instances, they also set time schedules and budgets.
• They make sure everything in the publication makes sense.
• They make everything in the magazine look good.
• They work through all of the problems and make sure they go away.