The document provides guidance on writing effective radio scripts, including formatting, structuring different types of scripts, technical considerations, and best practices. It outlines the key elements of a radio script, such as formatting, structuring stories, using clear and concise language, and ensuring scripts are well-organized, easy to understand, and timed appropriately. The document also provides examples of different script elements and a sample 5-minute radio script.

1. -Mary Queen T. Bernardo-

2. 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.

3. • To ensure technical accuracy of
information
• To ensure continuity of program
• To maximize airtime

4. 1. News Script
2. Interview Script
3. Spot/Plugs
4. Drama Script
5. Magazine Program Script
6. The Documentary Script

5. 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.

6. • 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.

7. • 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.

8.  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
Other reminders

9. keep subject and verb close together and use
active rather than the passive voice for verb
Sample:
X Ang naganap na sunud-sunod na nakawan sa mga
paaralan ay pinasisiyasat ni Tarlac City Mayor
Aro Mendoza.
 Pinasisiyasat ni Tarlac City Mayor Aro Mendoza
ang naganap sunud sunod na nakawan sa mga
paaralan
Sentence Structure

10. Round-off figures/numbers
• Change 2.6123 million to more than 2 and a
half million
• 35.7002 percent to nearly 36 percent
SAMPLE
Umabot sa may 10.349 milyong piso…
Umabot sa mahigit sampung milyong piso…
Write out symbols and fractions
Avoid abbreviations
Other reminders

11. Provide phonetic spelling
Speech has 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

12.  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, correct timing and accuracy

13. 05:00 (5-minute newscast program)
01:30 Ads and infomercials
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.

14. 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…

15. 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?”

16. It is usually heard after the news.
It reminds the listeners of what product sponsors
the said news.
Example: “This news is brought to you by Dunkin
Donut, ang pasalubong ng bayan.”

17. Title Page
Program title - Mangyan Patrol 24/7
FORMAT - News
Station - DWSJ 99.9
Airtime - 80:00 a.m – 8:05 a.m daily
Date of Newscast - November 6, 2011
Talents
Anchor: Mary Queen T. Bernardo
Reporters Ana M. Garcia
Davis B. Tan
Allan G. Gomez
Field Reporter Jinny-vi C. Panganiban
3. Format in Writing a Radio Script

18. 18
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 knows 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 complete sentence.

19. 1. Station ID
2. Time Check
3. News Plug
4. Intro
5. Headlines
6. Details
7. Extro

20. ENGLISH
 Headlines
 National
 Local / Provincial
 Infomercial
 Foreign
 Showbiz
 Sports
 Weather
FILIPINO
 Ulo
 Pambansa
 Probinsiya
 Patalastas
 Ibayong Dagat
 Showbis
 Palakasan
 Lagay ng Panahon

21. Example of a Five-minute Radio Script

22. Infomercials may be
derived from subjects
which have values
related to government,
economy, health,
environment, social,
spiritual and/or moral
responsibilities.
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23. Criteria for Radio Broadcast
Criteria Percentage
Script/production
 Application of broadcast journalism principles
 Broadcast form of writing
 Clear & logical organization of news scripts
30
Delivery & Presentation
 Clear presentation of items
 Modulation, volume & quality
 Confidence
30
Style/Technique
Creativity
Uniqueness
30
Impression/Impact
 Overall audience appeal
 Effect
10

24. Example of an Individual Script
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8:00 PM
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