A good radio/TV news story is more difficult to create because it is often presented live with only a minute or so to convey the story. Deadlines are faster approaching because people are waiting and watching for their news up to the minute unlike a daily newspaper.
Radio and TV use stories that emphasize timing such as breaking news, delivering the information rather than the explanation, presenting visuals and audio that adequately describe the scene, and connecting with people directly through conversation.
A good story will be told with a sense of immediacy by writing in the present tense. It needs to be understandable to the listeners as if news reporters are holding a conversation, as well as being clear and concise. Making each word count is important because there is not much time to get in everything that is necessary to say.
People are typically busy doing other things while listening to their news so keeping their attention is key. It’s important to introduce the story with a general statement and then elaborate. Generate interest with the audience and tease them a bit. Explain who you are talking about and make clear the quotes you are using.
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