News Story Prioritization Project Template

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In the fast-paced world of local news media, delivering crucial news promptly is essential. This template uses the Quadrants method to help you focus on breaking news while delegating less urgent stories. By categorizing tasks, general managers can ensure that the most important news reaches the audience first, improving engagement and satisfaction.

Follow this template to manage your news stories effectively, ensuring timely delivery of high-priority content and better overall news coverage.

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Proposed Tasks

Urgent and Important

  • Breaking News Story due in 1 day
    ☐ Research the story ☐ Write the story ☐ Edit the story ☐ Publish the story
  • Follow-up on Previous Story due in 5 days
    ☐ Research the follow-up ☐ Write the story ☐ Edit the story ☐ Publish the story

Important, Not Urgent

  • Important Feature Story due in 2 weeks
    ☐ Research the story ☐ Interview sources ☐ Write the story ☐ Edit the story ☐ Publish the story
  • Opinion Piece due in 2 weeks
    ☐ Research the topic ☐ Write the piece ☐ Edit the piece ☐ Publish the piece
  • Business Feature due in 2 weeks
    ☐ Research the story ☐ Interview sources ☐ Write the story ☐ Edit the story ☐ Publish the story

Urgent, Not Important

  • Local Event Coverage due in 3 days
    ☐ Research the event ☐ Attend the event ☐ Write the story ☐ Edit the story ☐ Publish the story
  • Sports Coverage due in 3 days
    ☐ Research the event ☐ Attend the event ☐ Write the story ☐ Edit the story ☐ Publish the story
  • Human Interest Story due in 10 days
    ☐ Research the story ☐ Interview sources ☐ Write the story ☐ Edit the story ☐ Publish the story

Not Urgent, Not Important

  • Regular Column due in 1 week
    ☐ Research the topic ☐ Write the column ☐ Edit the column ☐ Publish the column
  • Community Profile due in 1 week
    ☐ Research the community ☐ Interview community members ☐ Write the profile ☐ Edit the profile ☐ Publish the profile