13. THE RADIO SCRIPT
• The radio script refers to the written
material, which indicates the verbal
and non-verbal action that has to go
into a radio program. It tells us what to
do and say and when and how.
14. Importance of
Radio Script
• To ensure technical accuracy of
information.
• To ensure continuity of program.
• To maximize airtime.
15. Types of Script
1.News Script
2.Interview Script
3.Spot/plugs
4.Drama Script
5.Magazine Program Script
6.The Documentary Script
16. Things to remember in
Radio Scriptwriting
• Double or triple space-typewrite all lines and
paragraphs.
• Type copy in big letter so the newscaster can
easily read it.
• All spoken lines should be typed in big and small
letters.
• All instructions and non-spoken lines should be
typed in big or capital letters.
17. • Have a duplicate of each copy
• Make each sentence a paragraph
• Write a page number on each script.
• End each page with a paragraph before
using another paper.
• Make your script clean.
• Mark “x” for erroneous word.
18. • Make the script short and simple.
• Do not use words which are hard to
pronounce.
• Don’t text write.
• Each sentence should not exceed 12 words.
Break down long sentences for easy
readability.
• Attribute the source of your story either at
the beginning or at the end of your news.
19. Other reminders
• Use short, ordinary conversation words.
• Avoid “this, that, the former, the latter”
• Avoid sibilants (words with hissing sounds).
• Use descriptive words when possible but use
them with care.
• Do not string together a collection of ideas with
“and”; sentences should be kept short.
20. Sentence Structure
• Keep subject and verb close together and use active rather than the
passive voice for verb.
Sample:
Ang naganap na sunod-sunod na nakawan sa mga paaralan ay
pinasisiyasat ni Tarlac City Mayor Aro Mendoza.
Pinasisiyasat ni Tarla City Mayor Aro Mendoza ang naganap na
sunod sunod na nakawan sa mga paaralan.
21. Other reminders
• Round-off figures/numbers
change 2.6123 million to more than 2 and a half million.
35.7002 percent to nearly 36 present
SAMPLE
Umabot sa may 10.349 milyong piso…
Umabot sa mahigit sampung milyong piso…
• Write out symbols and fractions
• Avoid abbreviations
22. • Provide phonetic spelling
• Speech has a rhythm and should be kept in
mind when writing a radio script.
• A radio script should display an element of
“nowness”
• Key repetitive statements help the listener to
get the message.
23. Basic Steps/Process in
Radio Scriptwriting
• Get a good briefing, know your listener.
• Do research about the topic.
• Prepare content outline.
• Write the first draft.
• Read it aloud. Time the material.
• Visualize the script
• Review the script
• Revise for style, connect timing and accuracy.
24. Timing the Newscast
Program
05:00 (5-minute newscast program)
01:30 Ads and informercials
00:10 Station ID
00:30 Intro, Bumpers and Teasers
02:50 Time left for news
The remaining two minutes and fifty seconds are to be
apportioned to the news stories of the day.
25. Bumper, Teaser and Billboard
• It is used between the news and commercial breaks.
• It tells the listener that there is a break but that there will
be some more news coming up.
Example: “We’ll be back with more news after these
reminders from our sponsors.
26. Bumper, Teaser and Billboard
• It is used to stimulate curiosity so that the listeners
will stay tune in to hear what it’s all about.
Example: “Waling waling to replace sampaguita
as national flower?”
27. Bumper, Teaser and Billboard
• It is usually heard after the news.
• It reminds to listeners of what product sponsors
the said news.
Example: “This news is brought to you by
Dunkin Donut, and pasalubong ng bayan.”
28. News Script Writing Story
Tags
The final step to indicate that the story has ended or has
more details in the next page.
1. Put ### at the end of page to indicate that the story has
ended or put (more) at the end of page to let the anchor
know that there is another page.
2. If you must split a story into two pages, never break a
sentence. Always end a page with a complex sentence.
36. Music cues
• FADE IN- music starts to play
• FADE UP- music increases in volume
• FADE UNDER- music decreases in volume
• FADE OUT- music gradually decreases till its cutting
• MUSIC UP.ESTABLISH FOR 3 SEC. THEN FADE UNDER TO
BED
• All capital letters and underline
39. COMPOSITION OF THE 5-MINUTE
BROADCAST
• 0:00-1:30 SOUND CHECK
• 1:31-2:00 PREPARATION
• 2:01-3:00 OBB (INTRODUCTION UNTIL HEADLINES)
• 3:01-4:20 2 NEWS (40 SECONDS PER NEWS)
• 4:21-5:20 INFOMERCIAL
• 5:21-6:40 2 NEWS
• 6:40-7:00 CBB
2-MINUTE PREPARATION
40. PRINTING THE SCRIPT
• PAPER A4
• STYLE ARIAL
• SIZE 12
• DOUBLE-SPACE
• JUSTIFIED
• STAPLE IT AT THE BOTTOM-LEFT CORNER OF THE PAPER.
41. • Informercials may be derived
from subjects which have values
related to government, economy,
health, environment, social, spiritual
and/or moral responsibilities.
42. E SHEET FOR RADIO BROADCASTING
DELIVERY
(25%)
ANCHOR-15%
REPORTERS-
10%
TECHNICAL
APPLICATION
(25%)
TIMING AND
PRECISION
SCRIPT
(25%)
INFOMERCIAL
(20%)
ADHERENCE TO
TIME ALLOTMENT
(5%)
43. Example of an Individual Script
11/06/11
Lloyd’s Eye Bug
8:00 PM
Hear! Hear! Hear! Friend and avid fans of John Lloyd Cruz, the famous Yuri of “Kaytagal Kang
Hinintay”, never had an operation to eliminate his prominent eye bugs. Instead he had laser
treatment twice a month to lighten dark circles around the eyes!
He is now filming “My First Romance” with Bea Alonzo. So, wait and see for Star cinema’s
heartwarming movie of the year. This is Chikading Juday. Back to you, Queen!
