ABC News - Work of the Assignment Editor

The video tutorial provides an overview of a typical day in a newsroom, focusing on the role of the assignment editor. The day begins quietly, with the assignment editor deciding which local stories to cover. The editor, aided by an assistant, coordinates the locations of crews and reporters. Communication is key, as the editor checks various sources like newspapers, news tickers, and police radio to gather information. The editor then assigns reporters and crews to cover specific stories.

Where does all the day's activity in the newsroom originate?

• From the reporters

• From the assignment desk

• From the news tickers

• From the anchorman

Who decides which local stories to cover in the newsroom?

• The anchorman

• The assignment editor

• The reporters

• The assistant

At what time does the assignment editor typically arrive at the newsroom?

• 7 a.m.

• 6 a.m.

• 5 a.m.

• 8 a.m.

What does the assignment editor use to manage the locations of crews and reporters?

• A map

• Communication equipment

• A computer

• A smartphone

Which of the following is NOT a source checked by the assignment editor?

• Weather reports

• News tickers

• Police radio

• Newspapers