Glossary
Actuality Voices of people involved in a news story. Also called a sound bite.
ADDA A system that electronically stores graphics and other information in a computer for random recall.
Affiliates Radio and TV stations that are serviced by networks.
Ambush interview Forcing someone to speak with you on camera against their will.
Anchor Someone who reads news on the TV set.
AP Associated Press, one of the major wire services.
Assignment editor Newsperson who assigns stories to reporters and camera crews.
Attribution The source of a news story.
Audio Sound used in a radio or TV newscast.
Back timing The timing of the final part of a broadcast to assist the newscaster or producer to get off the air on time.
Beat An assignment given to a reporter ...
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