NewsTeam Class

Reporter-News Position

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Position Description
Student reporters are expected to produce at least four packages (3 news packages and one feature) plus several same-day packages. The reporter will also be assigned to shoot VOSOTS as needed.

News Feature Story: Reporter is given two weeks to shoot and edit the story solo (as their own reporter, photographer and editor). Story contains at least three different locations and three or more interview voices. These stories typically contain characters that help illustrate the topic. They also have a well-constructed story arc (i.e. a beginning, middle and end) to help guide viewers toward a better understanding of the issue or people. Profiles of individuals are acceptable here. These stories generally run 2:00 to 2:30. A creative, bridge stand-up (used in the middle of the story) is mandatory. Must be edited and ready for air by 8:00 am the day of the newscast.
News Package: Reporter shoots and edits the story solo, but gets only one week to produce it. Identifies, pitches, reports, writes and edits a developing, hard news story, including game coverage or city council meetings. May be allowed to produce at least one soft news story during the semester, but the others must be hard news. The news packages are stories are less detailed or investigative than a Feature Story, but they still have multiple locations and interview voices (at least two interview sources). The story may even be a reaction to breaking news events that are happening nationally or internationally. These quick turnaround stories run generally 1:30-1:50. A creative, bridge stand-up is mandatory. Must be edited and ready for air by 8:00 am the day of the newscast.
Same-Day Reporter: A two-person team (reporter and photographer) covers breaking or timely news, which can include city council meetings, news conferences, etc. Works with producer to come up with a story assignment, and must be flexible because the story may change depending upon breaking news. Reporter works with an assigned photographer to shoot and edit the story. Shot as a “doughnut” the story includes a stand-up in the field (shot in the same location) at the beginning and end of the story - not in the middle as in all other packages; the stand-up must also show creativity. The reporter cuts the narration track in the field - not in the audio booth - which means that the reporter also scripts what they need to say in the field. The reporter writes the anchor intro and tag before they leave the newsroom, but can modify them upon their return. Must be edited and ready for air by 11:30am the day of the newscast. Every newscast will have at least one same-day news story.
Same Day Photographer: The other half of the two-person team covering a breaking or timely news item. Works with the reporter to shoot and edit the story. Shot as a “doughnut” (reporter intro and tag in the field 'wrap' the package); stand-up must show creativity. The photographer is also the editor. Must be edited and ready for air by 11:30am the day of the newscast.
VOSOT: Coverage of a breaking or timely news item, shot the day before or even the day of the newscast, which can include follow-ups on city council meetings, news conferences, etc. Works with producer to come up with a story assignment, and must be flexible because the story may change depending upon breaking news. Brings back all relevant material (CGs, story information, etc.). The reporter also writes the anchor copy, which includes intros and tags. Must be edited and ready for air by 11:30 am the day of the newscast.