ABC News reporters on assignments and in the newsroom

The video follows the Landy crew as they leave the ABC building in an unmarked car to avoid danger in the city. The newsroom is kept running smoothly by desk assistants who manage various tasks. The assignment editor relies on special sources, including police tipsters and radio, to get stories quickly, especially in cases of emergencies like fires or riots.

Why does the Landy crew use an unmarked car?

• To save on fuel costs

• To follow the latest trend

• To avoid traffic

• To prevent being targeted in the city

What happened to a clearly marked ABC car in the past?

• It was sold

• It was firebombed

• It was involved in an accident

• It was stolen

What role do desk assistants play in the newsroom?

• They conduct interviews

• They operate the camera

• They manage graphics and handle phone tips

• They write news articles

How does the assignment editor get stories quickly?

• By watching television

• By using police tipsters and listening to the radio

• By reading newspapers

• By browsing social media

What type of news does the assignment editor focus on?

• Spot news like fires or riots

• Political debates

• Weather updates

• Celebrity gossip