While a candidate may think that always being proactive is the best response, they should always think about the honest answer for his or herself and why that is their type of personality. There are positives to being a patient person as an assignment desk editor, as well. For instance, someone who does not jump when breaking news is heard over the scanners may end up being a good thing, because they may send reporters on a chase for something that is brief and quick and not newsworthy. There are also positives to being proactive, like staying on top of local events and sending out notifications to those events that the station will be attending early in order to hold their spot. The candidate should discuss why they have chosen that quality and why it works well in this job position.