Newsroom Operations and Workflow

Key Personnel and Responsibilities

• News Editor: Responsible for deciding which news stories to cover.
  • Example given: Choosing the mini-budget as the top item for tomorrow.

News Gathering Process

• Story Assignment:

  • News editor assigns reporters to specific stories.
  • Example: A reporter is assigned to cover a story about London coach drivers complaining about police harassment.

• Coordination with Picture Desk:

  • The reporter should ensure the picture desk is informed to send a cameraman.

News Story Development

• Reporting:
  • Reporters gather information and report back to the newsroom.
  • Example: Coverage of the London tourist coach assault on the West End during rush hour.

Newspaper Production Stages

1. Subbing:

   • The news story is edited, cut, or altered as necessary.

2. Compositor’s Room:

   • Story is set up in type, read and corrected.

3. Printing:

   • Urgent printing of the newspaper takes place.
   • Example: Presses rolling with the featured story.

Overall Summary

• The entire process from story selection to printing involves coordination among various departments and personnel.
• Timeliness and accuracy are crucial at every stage, from reporting to the final printing of the newspaper.