Pitching a Story Quiz

Who makes the final decision on what will appear in a newspaper or magazine?

• Editor

• Advertisers

• Readers

• Journalists

How long should a verbal pitch be when given to an editor?

• 10-20 seconds

• 30-40 seconds

• 50-60 seconds

• 70-80 seconds

What is the main idea that should be included in a pitch?

• Who the journalist is

• Why the story is newsworthy

• The publication date

• The word count

What does the question 'who cares about this issue?' in a pitch relate to?

• Journalist's opinion

• Editor's preference

• Target audience

• Competition

What should a journalist prove in a pitch regarding sources?

• Their photography skills

• Their access to information

• Their social media following

• Their writing skills

Why is it important for a journalist to provide a timeline in a pitch?

• To show off

• To prove they can get the information needed

• To show they are the best

• To compete with other journalists

What is more important according to the text, being first or being right?

• Being first

• Being right

• Being popular

• Being famous

What does the pitch include according to the text?

• Only the story idea

• Why the story is newsworthy, audience, sources, and timeline

• Only the target audience

• Only the sources

Who selects which stories to print in a newspaper or magazine?

• Advertisers

• Journalists

• Readers

• Editor

What is the purpose of a pitch in journalism?

• To compete with other journalists

• To criticize other journalists

• To sell the story idea to the editor

• To show off writing skills