What does it mean to “shoot for the edit”?

What will be an ideal response?

“Shooting for the edit” means to gather all the footage that you will need to create a coherent and compelling video package. This requires several steps on behalf of the reporter. First, he or she must have a mental plan for the story. This includes understanding what would make an effective lead, and when and how the subject or subjects of the story should be introduced. The reporter should create a mental checklist of important story elements, such as soundbites, ambient noises, transitions, and conclusions, as well as the types of shots that will have the strongest impact. Once the reporter has compiled this type of checklist, he or she can begin shooting with the final product in mind. This will help ensure that the story has a variety of interesting shots from different angles and distances and will help the reporter make decisions on the fly. After capturing a long shot, for example, he or she will know to capture a medium shot of the same subject and to find the next image that will help the story flow in a logical manner.