A directive to switch to a broadcast already in progress is called what?

• A. Lead
• B. Join in Progress (JIP)
• C. Live
• D. Kicker

Answer: (B)

Joining a broadcast that’s already underway is called joining in progress, or JIP. This term describes the action of switching the audience to a program that is currently in progress rather than starting from the top. It’s used when a breaking event or urgent update requires you to cut into the live feed midstream, so viewers are brought directly to the ongoing coverage with any necessary orientation. This is different from simply labeling a feed as live, which only indicates the broadcast is on air but doesn’t convey the midstream switch. A lead refers to the main story or opening segment, and a kicker is a short closing piece, neither of which describe the action of entering a running broadcast.