Which term refers to the name given to a story for newsroom use?

• A. Slug
• B. SOT or Sound Bit
• C. Spot
• D. Switch

Answer: (A)

In broadcast news, every story gets a short, internal identifier used in the rundown and scripts. That identifier is called a slug. The slug is chosen to be concise and descriptive so reporters, editors, and producers can quickly locate and track the story across the rundown and the teleprompter system. It helps you group related items, label video elements, and avoid mix-ups during a live show. The slug stays on the script and in the newsroom database, but it isn't read on air. This makes it a practical behind-the-scenes tool for organization.

A sound bite is the actual audio clip from an interview, not the label used to identify the story. A spot is a short segment or advertisement, not the naming convention for a story. A switch refers to the production control that selects video sources, not to how stories are labeled.