What is the primary role of the social news gathering team at NBC News?

Social News Gathering Verification Principles

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To conduct interviews with celebrities
To manage NBC News' social media accounts
To find, verify, and report stories using social media
To create social media content
2.
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Which event did the social news gathering team act as digital first responders?
The 2020 Presidential Election
The January 6 riots on Capitol Hill
The COVID-19 pandemic
The 2016 Olympics
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What does UGC stand for in the context of social news gathering?
User-Generated Content
Unique General Content
United Group of Creators
Universal Global Content
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Why is verification important in social news gathering?
To create engaging stories
To promote the content on different platforms
To ensure the accuracy and authenticity of the content
To increase the number of social media followers
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What should you do if you find a photo or video on social media that you want to use in your reporting?
Use it immediately without any verification
Share it on your personal social media account
Verify the content and reach out to the original source
Ignore it and look for other content
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is a good guiding principle when verifying information or content?
Use content from verified social media accounts only
Find independent sources to corroborate the information
Always trust the first source you find
Rely on popular social media accounts
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Why is it important to talk to people directly when working with UGC?
To get their permission to use the content
To create a personal connection with the source
To increase your social media followers
To promote your news organization
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