10 Steps to Writing a Story – Broadcast Journalism

1. Find a TOPIC.
-eyes and ears open
-timely, major event
-interesting story
2. Find an _ANGLE_.
- make it different, unique, memorable
-make it meaningful
-your own angle
3. Collect DATA.
-five w's
- adding research
-who will you interview what will you record
4. Conduct the INTERVIEW_.
-ask at least 3 questions, based on your angle
-3 people experts on the topic
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5. Shoot your reporter STAND UP.
- transition from one part of story to next
-middle of story, reporter should show up on camera
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6. Organize your _SOUND BITE_.
-piece of audio that can stand by itself
-ask open ending questions
-which interview which story
7. Write A TRANSITION in your story.
-simple direction
-write around interviews
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8. Write the INTRODUCTION and CONCLUSION of your story.
-ATENTION GETTER
-always write middle first
-end with something powerful, best bits
9. Write the anchor INS and OUTS (if necessary).
- reporters writes beginning and end of story for anchor
-helps flow of story
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10. Collect B-ROLE to add to your story (throughout steps 4-9)
- matching b-role (interview to match footage)
-cut away stuff to look at
-be creative with shots don't just pan

*Steps 4-8 in your story are called the A-ROLE (reporting for blaze weekly I'm ____.)