BROADCAST COPY

Writing copy for radio and television news (as well as for Public Relations broadcasts) is both more difficult than is seems an easier than it looks. To become a good broadcast writer, you must write on a regular basis and listen analytically to the broadcast reports of others. When you do, you will realize there are essential basics to writing good broadcast copy.

Consider this as you complete the following lessons below:

WATCH: Broadcast Writing (PART 1)

In broadcast writing we write for the ear. This is the first of a two-part video series presented by University of Mississippi broadcast journalism professor Dr. Deborah Wenger. Click the WATCH NOW button below to check it out!

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WATCH: Broadcast Writing (PART 2)

In Part 2 of the series on Broadcast Writing, we learn what it takes to write to sound and video. Click the WATCH NOW button below to check it out!

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READ: How Do Teleprompters work?

Have you ever wondered how news anchors and television reporters deliver information seamlessly on camera? It’s all thanks to the teleprompter. Click the READ NOW button below to check it out!

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WATCH: Reading from a Teleprompter

Here are some tips about how to successfully work with Teleprompters when you're on camera. Click the WATCH NOW button below to check it out!

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WATCH: Broadcast Writing Tips

Patrick Murray from Channel 10 shares several tips to help you write better Broadcast Copy. Click the WATCH NOW button below to see what he has to say!

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READ: Chapter #11

Read Chapter #10 - Broadcast Copy in your MediaWriting textbook - specifically pages 255 to 276.

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Broadcast Vocal Test

Click the START NOW button below to record yourself taking the famous "Announcer Test" challenge! Best of luck!

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QUIZ: Broadcast Copy

After completing the assignments outlined above, click the TAKE QUIZ button to answer some questions about writing Broadcast Copy and to share your Vocal Test recording.

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