What document outlines the exact sequence and timing of all broadcast elements in a newscast?

• A. Rundown
• B. Schedule
• C. Script
• D. Teleprompter

Answer: (A)

A rundown is the plan that lays out the exact sequence and timing of every broadcast element in a newscast. It serves as the guide for the control room, producers, and talent, listing each segment in the order it will appear, the estimated duration, and the cues for cameras, graphics, video packages, audio, and transitions. This precise sequencing lets the show flow smoothly and stay on schedule, with clear cues for when to switch to a field piece, roll a video, or go to commercial. A schedule covers overall daily times and station-wide timing rather than the minute-by-minute flow of a single newscast. A script is the spoken words for anchors and reporters, which may be informed by the rundown but does not govern the broadcast’s timing or sequence. A teleprompter is the device that displays those lines for the anchor to read, not the plan of the broadcast sequence.