Tv news script template

Here is a general TV news script template:

I. Introduction

• Anchor introduction: "Good evening, I'm [Anchor Name] and this is [News Program Name]."
• Brief overview of the top story(s) of the day

II. Top Story

• Anchor introduction: "Our top story tonight: [Story Title]."
• Reporter introduction: "I'm [Reporter Name] and I'm live at [Location]."
• Report: [Story details, including quotes, statistics, and visuals]
• Anchor wrap-up: "That's [Story Title] for you. We'll have more on this story as it develops."

III. Other News

• Anchor introduction: "In other news, [Story Title]."
• Reporter introduction: "I'm [Reporter Name] and I'm reporting live from [Location]."
• Report: [Story details, including quotes, statistics, and visuals]
• Anchor wrap-up: "That's [Story Title] for you. We'll have more on this story as it develops."

IV. Feature Story

• Anchor introduction: "And now, a special report: [Story Title]."
• Reporter introduction: "I'm [Reporter Name] and I'm taking you to [Location] to explore [Story Topic]."
• Report: [Story details, including quotes, statistics, and visuals]
• Anchor wrap-up: "That's [Story Title] for you. We'll have more on this story as it develops."

V. Weather

• Anchor introduction: "Now, let's take a look at the weather with [Meteorologist Name]."
• Weather report: [Current weather conditions, forecast, and any severe weather alerts]

VI. Sports

• Anchor introduction: "And now, let's go to [Sports Anchor Name] for the latest in sports."
• Sports report: [Sports news, scores, and highlights]

VII. Closing

• Anchor wrap-up: "That's all for tonight. Thank you for joining us. We'll be back tomorrow with more news and updates."
• Closing credits: [Closing music, graphics, and announcer]

Additional Elements

• Live shots: [Live footage from the field, including interviews and B-roll]
• Graphics: [Visuals, including maps, charts, and graphics to illustrate the story]
• Soundbites: [Short clips of people speaking, including experts, witnesses, and newsmakers]
• B-roll: [Background footage, including scenes of the news event or location]

Script Format

• Use a clear and concise writing style
• Keep sentences short and to the point
• Use active voice instead of passive voice
• Use descriptive language to paint a picture in the viewer's mind
• Include all necessary information, including dates, times, and locations
• Use a standard font, such as Arial or Helvetica, and a font size of 12 points or larger
• Leave space for graphics, soundbites, and other visual elements

Script Length

• Typically, a TV news script is 2-3 pages long, depending on the complexity of the story and the amount of visual elements
• Aim for a script length of 1-2 minutes per page, assuming a 30-second to 1-minute segment per story

Remember to tailor your script to your specific news program and audience, and to follow any specific guidelines or style guides provided by your station or network.