Angels & Demons

Nope, not a review of the new movie. Rather a test to see which category you're in... or what direction you're headed.

Okay, grab your pencils and let's go...


1. You've stumbled on a terrific story, one that will no doubt go on your resume tape. But there's no way you can get out of editing your sweeps piece today. Do you...

A: Give the story to another reporter.

B: Keep it to yourself and hope the competition doesn't break it.



2. You've applied for the vacant weekend anchor position, along with others in the newsroom. The ND decided to hire someone from another station. Do you...

A: Welcome the new person with open arms, help the new anchor find a place to live and get settled, and offer assistance in the newsroom.

B: Not talk to the new person and treat the new anchor like a leper.



3. A politician tells you something, but stresses it is "off the record." Do you...

A: Keep the secret.

B: Broadcast the information anyway.



4. You're assigned to do a ridiculous live shot. Upon arriving at the location your photog finds he cannot get the shot in. Do you...

A: Ask the photog if he can move the truck and try again.

B: Call the station and tell them you can't get a signal.



5. You're a one-man-band shooting a feature at a strawberry festival. When you're done the organizers give you a giant tray of strawberries. Do you...

A: Bring the berries back to the newsroom so that everyone can enjoy them.

B: Stop by your apartment on the way home and put them in the fridge.



6. You're covering a media event. A one-man-band from the competition discovers she has forgotten to bring videotape, and you have extras. Do you...

A: Offer her a spare tape.

B: Do nothing and watch her freak out.


7. You're assigned to cover a politician who personally disgusts you with his policies. Do you...

A: Put aside your feelings and cover him objectively.

B: Slant the coverage to make him look bad.


8. You know of an opening at another station and you're going to send a tape. That same day one of your co-workers is laid off. Do you...

A: Share the opening with the person who is now out of work.

B. Say nothing.


9. One of your co-workers comes down with the flu. The person is new at the station, thousands of miles from home, and single. Do you...

A: Drop by with some soup and orange juice.

B: Do nothing.


10: You're covering a tragedy. A family member comes up to you after you've shot video and says, "Please don't put my parents on camera." Do you...

A: Do the story without putting the parents on camera.

B: Ignore the request.


So, are you an Angel or a Demon? Obviously, the more times you answered "A" the closer you are to getting a halo.

Score:

8-10 A's: You're close to sainthood. You're an Angel.

5-7 A's: You're basically a good person, but you need a little work to earn your wings.

2-4 A's: You may rise to the top by steamrolling people, but you won't last there long.

0-1 A's: You have a future in management. Congratulations! Grab your pitchfork and let's rock!