Download television news script template

Here is a basic template for a television news script:

I. Introduction

• Intro music and opening graphics
• Anchor introduction: "Good evening, I'm [Anchor Name] and this is [News Program Name]"
• Brief overview of the top stories for the evening

II. Top Story

• Anchor introduction: "Our top story tonight: [Story Title]"
• Summary of the story: [1-2 sentences]
• Video package: [Include video footage, interviews, and graphics]
• Anchor wrap-up: "That's [Story Title] for you. We'll have more on this story later in the broadcast."

III. Other Stories

• Anchor introduction: "And now, more news from around the world..."
• Story 1: [Story Title]
  • Summary of the story: [1-2 sentences]
  • Video package: [Include video footage, interviews, and graphics]
  • Anchor wrap-up: "That's [Story Title] for you."
• Story 2: [Story Title]
  • Summary of the story: [1-2 sentences]
  • Video package: [Include video footage, interviews, and graphics]
  • Anchor wrap-up: "That's [Story Title] for you." *...

IV. Weather

• Anchor introduction: "And now, let's take a look at the weather..."
• Weather forecast: [Include graphics and video footage]
• Anchor wrap-up: "That's the latest from our weather center. Stay dry out there!"

V. Sports

• Anchor introduction: "And now, let's catch up on the latest sports news..."
• Sports segment: [Include video footage, interviews, and graphics]
• Anchor wrap-up: "That's the latest from the world of sports. We'll have more on this story later in the broadcast."

VI. Closing

• Anchor introduction: "That's all for tonight. Thank you for joining us..."
• Closing music and graphics
• Anchor sign-off: "Goodnight, and we'll see you again soon!"

VII. Credits

• List of credits: [Include names of anchors, reporters, producers, and other crew members]

Here is a more detailed template with specific sections and guidelines:

Television News Script Template

I. Introduction

• Intro music and opening graphics (30 seconds)
• Anchor introduction: "Good evening, I'm [Anchor Name] and this is [News Program Name]" (5 seconds)
• Brief overview of the top stories for the evening (30 seconds)

II. Top Story

• Anchor introduction: "Our top story tonight: [Story Title]" (5 seconds)
• Summary of the story: [1-2 sentences] (10 seconds)
• Video package: [Include video footage, interviews, and graphics] (1-2 minutes)
• Anchor wrap-up: "That's [Story Title] for you. We'll have more on this story later in the broadcast." (10 seconds)

III. Other Stories

• Anchor introduction: "And now, more news from around the world..." (5 seconds)
• Story 1: [Story Title]
  • Summary of the story: [1-2 sentences] (10 seconds)
  • Video package: [Include video footage, interviews, and graphics] (1-2 minutes)
  • Anchor wrap-up: "That's [Story Title] for you." (10 seconds)
• Story 2: [Story Title]
  • Summary of the story: [1-2 sentences] (10 seconds)
  • Video package: [Include video footage, interviews, and graphics] (1-2 minutes)
  • Anchor wrap-up: "That's [Story Title] for you." (10 seconds) *...

IV. Weather

• Anchor introduction: "And now, let's take a look at the weather..." (5 seconds)
• Weather forecast: [Include graphics and video footage] (1-2 minutes)
• Anchor wrap-up: "That's the latest from our weather center. Stay dry out there!" (10 seconds)

V. Sports

• Anchor introduction: "And now, let's catch up on the latest sports news..." (5 seconds)
• Sports segment: [Include video footage, interviews, and graphics] (1-2 minutes)
• Anchor wrap-up: "That's the latest from the world of sports. We'll have more on this story later in the broadcast." (10 seconds)

VI. Closing

• Anchor introduction: "That's all for tonight. Thank you for joining us..." (5 seconds)
• Closing music and graphics (30 seconds)
• Anchor sign-off: "Goodnight, and we'll see you again soon!" (5 seconds)

VII. Credits

• List of credits: [Include names of anchors, reporters, producers, and other crew members] (30 seconds)

Note: The above template is just a basic outline and can be modified to fit the specific needs of your news program.