REPORT
This suggestive term doubles as a baseball skill
WHAT IS PITCH
You’ll want to _ _ _ _ and paste this term into the right spot when you’re putting together a page
WHAT IS COPY
Weatherman "Rainer Shine"
WHAT IS ANCHOR
If the idea of broadcasting puts you on Cloud 9, you likely can’t wait to get _ _ _ _ _.
WHAT IS ON AIR
Some may say it’s dying, but we’ll still beg you to go grab a _ _ _ _ _ copy on distribution day
WHAT IS PRINT
Don’t be afraid — your editors just want to help you during this process!
WHAT IS READ
This four-letter word abbreviates the name for a group of what your English teachers will tell you is “about 5-7 sentences”
WHAT IS GRAF
You'll be on _-_ _ _ _ if you can Spielberg your way into some great shots
WHAT IS A-ROLL
Silence so awkward you’ll actually wish you were six feet under.
WHAT IS DEAD AIR
This snappy abbreviation condenses a word that your editor will likely also have you condense
WHAT IS GRAF
Specified area a journalist will cover, “Don’t _ _ _ _ a dead horse”
WHAT IS BEAT
Vital story element that goes by two names
WHAT IS LEDE/LEAD
Two students walking. A bird landing on a bush. A plate placed on a table.
WHAT IS B-ROLL
Give your stories that immersive feel by drawing in your viewers with ... background chatter?
WHAT IS NAT SOUND
This piece of equipment isn’t too particular — approach it from the side, backwards, upside down, it’ll still listen
WHAT IS DYNAMIC MIC
Can we cover all that? Better check the _ _ _ _ _ _.
WHAT IS BUDGET
This word refers to an element of your story that will get your attention right off the bat — and a good one will keep it throughout!
WHAT IS KICKER
Probably named for its pistol-like shape, this piece of equipment is your perfect weapon for breaking news coverage
WHAT IS SHOTGUN MIC
Put the mic where your mouth is or you’ll pay big-time
WHAT IS CONDENSER MIC
Audio, visual, copy, oh my! Slap a bow on this package.
WHAT IS CONVERGENCE
Slimy word that takes your stories from mouthfuls to catchy
WHAT IS SLUG
This element gives a journalist credit where credit is due, see Taylor Swift’s lyric “Drawing hearts in the _ _ _ _ _ _”
WHAT IS BYLINE
Throwing around this acronym is an easy way to earn your “I know what I’m doing” points for the day
WHAT IS DSLR
We’re hacking the mainframe! Or just queuing some songs. Either way, embrace the tech-wizard vibe of this Audio platform.
WHAT IS MEGASEG
TL,DR: If you’re not much for reading, at least look here to get the general gist
WHAT IS C-DECK