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Topic: ((IC)) SANews Handbook
DIR By: Paulo_Matala
Date: April 21, 2012, 12:54 am
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? Chapter I: What is the San Andreas News?
? I. Network Purposes
Here at San Andreas News Agency, you are asked to sign a
contract, by signing that contract - you agree to play the role
as a reporter, being a reporter means you must report the news
to the citizens of San Andreas, by doing so you are fulfilling
your contract and are well on your way to fame.
Your main priority is to keep the citizens of San Andreas happy
by letting them know about what is going on in their City.
The citizens of San Andreas need to be informed of important
news, such as: Breaking news, traffic reports, crime scene,
murders etc.
News can be over exaggerated to make the listeners more
'interested', but it cannot be over exaggerated that produces
false statements.
? II. Network Responsibilities
The San Andreas News Network holds the sole responsibility of
providing the citizens of San Andreas with information that
effects them or has had an effect on a type of entity and an
provide entertainment within San Andreas.
? Chapter II: How You Should Act and Present Yourself
? I. Behavior While on Duty
It is essential for SANews staff to remember that while on duty
they represent not only themselves, but the SANews Agency as a
whole. During which time they should act professionally, and
they should not fool around in ways that make the SANews look
badly. They must never attack anyone for any reason other than
self defense, this includes punching or striking in any way, as
well as, and especially, shooting. Staff must also remain
un-biased against any race, sex, and creed during this time.
When off duty and only representing yourself, you may act as you
wish.
If caught or reported that you have been causing any illegal
intent (robberies, riots ect) without covering your identity
(masks ect), you will receive punishment from Human Resources.
? II. Behavior While On Air
On air SANews staff should act the same as described in the
above regarding behavior while simply on duty, with the addition
of that they must always use correct grammar when speaking, as
well as following the policies outlined below in Chapter 6.
((Try to use full sentences in /nr and /live, we don't want to
have /nr spammed with 3 words))
? III. How You Should Dress
While on duty you must always wear clothing that looks
professional and clean. This means always be fully clothed(A
proper shirt and pants or shorts, and some sort of footwear).
You may wear anything you like when not on duty. Wearing baggy
clothing and 'gang' like outfits will result in soon dismissal
if failure to dress formally. An exception to this was if you
were doing undercover journalism.
? IV. Shout-Outs
Shout-outs are allowed when you are on air, however they must
either come before or after the news report. You may not be
reading out SMSes during the middle of a report. You may not
read out any SMS that includes any biased content against any
ethical group, or any text that contains vulgar or offensive
language. Ask a Network Editor or above before you do this as a
ban may be in place.
Ideally, the Entertainment only do this. If you are collecting
money, you must seek permission first. If no one is in town, do
not do it.
Money should be divided in halves. Half for yourself, half for
entertainment (Given to Chris Ross). Failure to do this may
result in dismissal.
? Chapter III: The Ranking System
? I. Rank Structure
The ranking structure in the SANews is as follows:
Rank 6 - Network Producer
Rank 5 - Assistant Network Producer
Rank 4 - Network Editor
Rank 3 - Network Anchor
Rank 2 - Local Editor
Rank 1 - Local Reporter
Rank 0 - Intern
Rank 0 - Intern (Security)
? II. Rank Duties
Rank 0 - Intern
As an intern, you will be automatically assigned into the
Journalism department, whilst your job will also be to help
assist anyone who asks for you. There are no restrictions
regarding whether you are to be on or off duty. Whether or not
you will get a promotion is generally based off of your
conducted within your allocated department, whilst being based
on the point system in place. A wide range of ways to become
promoted to Local Reporter are listed, whilst also helping you
develop Intern's skills and knowledge of SANews.
You may conduct interviews with the permission of a Local
Reporter(R1) or higher.
You may drive an SANews van with permission from a Local
Reporter(R1) or higher.
You are not to fly an SANews chopper.
You are not to broadcast over the radio((/nr)) or on
TV((/broadcast)) until you reach the rank of Local Reporter(R1).
You may not enter the private office at this rank, as you do not
have a Producer's Keycard.
You may use the downstairs lockers. ((/sanews))
Rank 1 - Local Reporter
As a Local Reporter, you are introduced with a world of new
abilities and responsibilities. You can think of it as a reward
for hard work and good entertainment skills during your time as
an Intern. During this stage of your employment, you are
required to do your job and report the news to San Andreas.
Integrity is required when giving a news report, because if you
are not reporting honest news, then it makes it seem like the
whole of SANews is that way, and you may not report anything
that will worry the citizens of San Andreas (exaggeration is
allowed though). Also at this rank you may choose your division
that you will take that will make up your career as an employee
of the SANews. You may choose to simply remain a Local Reporter
within Journalism and continue your points to gain a management
position within Journalism, or you can pick from to join
Security, Training and Recruitment, Human Resources or
Entertainment divisions. Local Reporters can join multiple
divisions in order to improve their chances of further
promotion, or to simply get a better insight into which division
they wish to join full-time.
You may conduct interviews without asking permission. (Although
it's best to ask to avoid conflict)
You may drive a News van without asking permission unless
otherwise instructed by a Network Anchor(R3) or higher.
You are not to fly an SANews chopper without permission from a
Network Editor(R4) or higher.
You are not required to ask permission before broadcasting over
the radio((/nr)) or starting a live TV broadcast((/broadcast in
the studio)). (Ask incase of conflict)
You may not enter the private office at this rank unless you are
Training and Recruitment, as you do not have a Producer's
Keycard.
You may use the downstairs lockers. ((/sanews))
You may join other divisions full-time or join multiple (If
approved)
Rank 2 - Local Editor
As a Local Editor, it is your job to watch over the Interns and
Local Reporters, and make sure they are doing their jobs, and
seeing that the hourly report is done every hour, even if you
have to do it yourself. It is a big responsibility that is
placed on you when you show great promise to the higher ranks,
and they believe you are capable and trustworthy of doing well
in this position. It is a requirement that you be in a division
before attaining this rank, and generally it is Local Editors
that are in charge of these divisions.
You may do anything a lower reporter can do.
You are not to fly an SANews chopper without permission from a
Network Editor(R4) or higher.
You may not enter the private office at this rank unless you are
Training and Recruitment, as you do not have a Producer's
Keycard.
You have permission to grant/reject interviews that an Intern
would like to perform.
You have permission to grant/reject the use of news vans for
Interns.
Rank 3 - Network Anchor
As a Network Anchor, it is your job to oversee all those of
lower rank. You have the same responsibilities as a Local
Editor, as well as having to train the lower ranks and helping
Interns find people to interview. You may also deny a Local
Reporter or Local Editor the ability to use a News Van.
You may do anything a lower reporter can do.
You may deny a Local Reporter or Local Editor the ability to use
a News Van.
You are not to fly an SANews chopper without permission from a
Network Editor(R4) or higher.
You may not enter the private office at this rank unless you are
Training and Recruitment, as you do not have a Producer's
Keycard.
Rank 4 - Network Editor
The role of a Network Editor is to oversee the lower ranks, and
make sure everyone is doing their job. If there are any
questions that a lower rank need answering, you are the person
to do so. Network Editors are typically directors of a
department (division) and will have specific roles identified
within their department.
You are able to do the same thing as a lower ranking reporter
can do.
You may use the News Chopper without getting permission, as well
as being able to grant permission to use it to Local Reporters
or higher.
You may not enter the private office at this rank unless you are
Training and Recruitment, as you do not have a Producer's
Keycard.
Rank 5 - Assistant Network Producer
The rank of Assistant Network Producer is easy, you are to
ensure that all divisions within San Andreas News are operating
swiftly whilst generally looking over SANews whilst on duty.
Assistants are to be ensuring that all of the departments
(divisions) are running correctly.
There are no restrictions at this rank.
Rank 6 - Network Producer
The Network Producer of San Andreas News owns the company and
has a given say over everything that happens in SANews.
? III. Vehicle Usage
Vehicles are very important in the SANews organization, because
they allow reporters to be able to be on the move while still
reporting the news to the state of San Andreas, and not be
confined to the studio while reporting.
The News Van
The SANews Van may be used after an individual achieves the rank
of Local Reporter(R1) or higher. An Intern may drive a van after
getting permission from someone of Local Reporter(R1) rank or
higher.
The News Chopper
The SANews Chopper may be used by individuals of the rank
Network Editor(R4) or up. A Network Editor is also allowed to
instruct an R1 or higher to fly a chopper for a given reason, an
Intern may never use the chopper for any reason.
? Chapter IV: Absence
? I. Inactivity
If you are planning to go inactive for a period longer than 3
days, we ask that you fill out a form on the website formally
stating that you will be inactive, as well as a valid reason
why. Failure to do so may result in termination of your
employment without warning.
? II. Reinstatement
If you are terminated due to inactivity, you have the ability to
place in a reinstatement application. This reinstatement
application must contain a valid reason why you should be
reinstated, and if it is not believed that this reason is valid
then you may be relieved of your duties.
Interns cannot reinstate.
? III. Leave of Absence Moderation
If you are not performing your job at the times you should be,
you may be watched by an Assistant Producer or the Network
Producer, and your accumulating streak of missing out on doing
your work will be noted by them.
? Chapter V: Complaints
? I. Employee Complaints
All formal complaints against the agency's staff will be handled
and investigated by the Human Resources department. Any
accusations of misconduct will be thoroughly looked into, and
brought to a logical conclusion after extensive investigation.
? II. Internal Agency Complaints
If someone within the agency has a complaint against another
newscaster, they will need to bring this complaint to the
Assistant Producer or the Network Producer, after which they
will handle the complaint accordingly. (furthermore, ask any
member of HR to give you the form submission ((link))
? Chapter VI: Transmission Policies
? I. Broadcast Policy
All San Andreas News employees are required to abide by the
terms and conditions that are in this policy while broadcasting
via radio.
Under no circumstance are you to support illegal activities or
organizations, the Law Enforcement Agencies do have the right to
arrest you for breaking FCC violations.
Under no circumstance are you to use any word that is classified
as derogatory towards any entity.
Under no circumstance are you to "curse" or use fowl language
when broadcasting.
Under no circumstance are you to advertise or endorse a private
service or product while broadcasting.
(( Under no circumstance are you to use OOC chat during a
broadcast unless announcing the use of a command.
Eg: "You can watch this event at home, on your own TV for free!
((/watchtv))" ))
? II. Interview Policy
Everything that is mentioned in the Broadcasting Policy applies
here, including:
You are to make sure that the person you are interviewing is
aware of the Broadcasting Policy, and have signed the form.
You are never to harass anyone you want to interview whom of
which does not wish to be interviewed. If the person you are
interviewing fails to abide by the Broadcasting Policy, then
they may be subject to, in severe cases, a ban from live
interview
Try and interview notorious people (e.g Brian Wright), not just
any random LSPD Officer.
? Chapter VII: Weapons & Narcotics Policies
? I. Weapons Policy
SANews staff are allowed to carry weapons on their person for
self defense purposes only. These weapons must be legal, and
members of the press are allowed to carry Desert Eagles on top
of the weapons deemed legal by the state legislature. They may
also carry a Colt 45 and a Remington pump action shotgun.
Illegal weapons may not be carried without a permit stating that
you are allowed to carry them. Abuse of these weapons may result
in consequences within the agency as well as legal consequences
from Law Enforcement, it should be remembered that you are not a
law enforcement officer and you are still a civilian.
? II. Narcotics Policy
Members of SANews may not possess any kind of narcotic on their
person at any time. This is to keep from members distracting
from or putting off their work, and doing drugs instead. You
should also remember that you are an example and a role model to
the state of San Andreas, and you should not perform any actions
like narcotics abuse which may influence other citizens to copy
your bad behavior. Possession or abuse of narcotics may lead to
action being taken against you within the agency as well as by
law enforcement personnel.
? Chapter VIII: The Departments (division)
? I. The Journalist Department(JRN)
The Journalism division is the default division within SANews,
in which all Interns are automatically assigned into. All
Interns will be monitored and under the guidance of Journalism
in order to help build their understanding of what we expect,
whilst helping build their knowledge to make our reporters This
division is responsible for writing articles on various topics
that they feel deserves attention among the citizens of San
Andreas, these articles are placed on the SANews
website((forums, usually "The Streets" section)) for any who are
interested to read. These articles may be based on things that
the SANews is doing, like new game shows, or big events like
bank robberies that deserve extra coverage.
? II. The Training and Recruitment Department(TnR)
The Training and Recruitment department is responsible for the
recruitment of new members into the agency, they are to handle
applications, as well as performing interviews on aspiring new
members.
? III. The Entertainment Department(TS)
The Entertainment division(Also known as Tech Support) is
responsible for the holding of events with the purpose of
entertaining the citizens of San Andreas. These events have a
wide range of kinds and often prizes. It may be a game show
where contestants can win big money by playing a game, or a quiz
where they can earn themselves a free shoutout on the radio or
occasionally on TV. A normal reporter may hold events with the
permission of someone from the Entertainment division. They are
also the only ones who are able to hold a live TV
broadcast.((/broadcast))
? IV. The Security Division(Security)
The Security division is responsible for making sure that the
staff of SANews and the internal grounds of SANews headquarters
is kept safe from those who wish to bring harm upon the property
or staff of the agency. They are granted tazers in order to
safely incapacitate individuals who are rowdy or generally
dangerous/uncooperative.
? V. The Human Resources Division(IA)
It is the duty of Internal Affairs to investigate allogations of
corruption or misconduct within the agency, and take proper
action against a guilty individual. This action is commonly in
the form of IA Strikes, once an individual has too many IA
strikes, they are terminated from the agency.
? Chapter IX: (( OOC Information ))
((
? I. Commands
/nr [text] - This command is the "News Report" command, it is
used to send a message to the players on the server via the
orange text.
Example of use: "/nr Hello San Andreas!"(Used inside an SANews
vehicle or the studio)
/live [ID] - This command is used to start a live interview with
another player, before offering the interview they must RPly
sign a form saying that they will not say anything that might be
offensive, derogatory to any social or racial group, and they
must not swear. Once the /live command is used on a player, it
will freeze both players involved and normal IC chat will be
broadcasted to the server. It is not uncommon for the two to
communicate using /b during this time to communicate without
broadcasting in an OOC way. When the interview is finished,
simply type /live again to end the interview.
Example of use: "/live 287"
/liveban [ID] - This command is used to ban a specified player
from taking part in live interviews in the future, it may only
be used by individuals of the rank Local Editor(R2) or higher.
Use of this command before the rank of R2 may result in IA
strikes against you. This should only be used after a severe
case of broadcasting policy being broken, and after they have
been warned not to do so again. However, if the breaking of the
policy is severe enough to appear intentional, the interview
should be cut short immediately, and the player be /liveban-ed.
Example of use: "/liveban 287"
/broadcast - This command is used to start a live TV broadcast
from the studio that players can watch with /watchtv, it is only
to be used by individuals in the TS division. Once started, you
have to use /broadcast to end it when finished.
Example of use: "/broadcast"(While in TV studio)
/cameraangle - This command is used to change the camera angle
during a live TV broadcast.
Example of use: "/cameraangle"(While in TV studio)
/invite [ID] - This command is used by the high command in the
agency to invite players into the faction.
Example of use: "/invite 287"
/clothes - This command is used inside a clothing store to pick
from a list of appropriate skins chosen by the leader of the
SANews faction. It is not required you wear one of these skins,
but they are here for your use.
Example of use: "/clothes"(Inside clothing store)
/giverank [ID] [Rank(0-6)] - This command is used by the high
command in the agency to give a player a specified rank within
the faction.
Example of use: "/giverank 287 6"
/newsdiv [ID] [div] - This command is used by the high command
in the agency to give a player a specified division.
Example of use: "/newsdiv 287 TS"
/lockdoor - This command allows the front doors of SANews to be
inaccessible to anyone. Used ONLY by high command.
Example of use: "/lockdoor" - A dialogue will appear for you to
type the password in
/online - This command is to be used to see who is online in the
faction. This command can only be used by R5+
Example of use: "/online"
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