COM 110 Quiz: Chapter 5: Covering the News
10 Mar 2017
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Others are assigned to specific beats: sports, schools, crimes, business. Coverage and expectations vary on different ranges as well. Do research: spend time reading and check history, articles, laws and budgets. Find out what they"re up to and what they"re planning next. Talk to your predecessor: to get the inside poop. Learning who"s who, how info flows through organizations you cover. Achieve a mind-meld with your editors: what coverage they expect, what readers want, establish priorities and agree on goals. Meet people: introduce yourself to every potential news source, nonofficial connections. Key sources: names, titles, areas of expertise, emails and phone numbers. Upcoming meetings and events: notify readers and editors what"s coming, stay ahead of the curve. Take the initiative to produce and capture the flavor of your beat. Familiarize yourself with open records and meeting laws, understand legal rights and limitations before disputes arise.
