MAC 311 : Newspaper and Magazine Production

How many major departments are typically found in a newspaper company?

• Five

• Seven

• Nine

• Four

Which department is considered the most important in a newspaper company?

• Finance and Accounts

• Editorial

• Advertising

• Circulation

What is the main function of the Advertising Department in a newspaper company?

• Selling newspaper space for revenue generation

• Managing employee payroll

• Overseeing news production

• Ensuring the timely delivery of newspapers

The Circulation Department ensures that newspapers reach:

• Journalists for editing

• Advertising agencies for promotions

• The readers through distributors and vendors

• Government offices for approval

Which department is responsible for maintaining the printing press and other technical operations?

• Editorial Department

• Production Department

• Mechanical/Engineering Department

• Advertising Department

What is the primary role of the Finance and Accounts Department?

• To monitor staff performance

• To manage the company’s financial transactions

• To decide what news stories to publish

• To distribute newspapers nationwide

In a newspaper company, the person in charge of advertising is known as the:

• News Editor

• Managing Director

• Advertising Manager

• Circulation Officer

The Editorial Department is mainly responsible for:

• Editing and publishing news content

• Ensuring newspaper sales

• Overseeing mechanical and engineering tasks

• Designing newspaper advertisements

Which department is in charge of recruiting newspaper distributors and agents?

• Production

• Administration

• Circulation

• Editorial

Why do many Nigerian newspaper companies prefer tabloid formats over broadsheets?

• They are more expensive to produce

• They focus on sensational content that attracts more readers

• They require advanced printing technology

• They are mainly for government publications