How Do You Write A TV News Package Script?
Writing a package begins long before you get back to the newsroom. While you’re out in the field gathering your story, you should be thinking of how your package will be put together. Identify good sound bites as soon as you hear them. Devise your stand-up so that it fits perfectly in your package. Get good natural sound. By thinking ahead, your package will truly tell a story. Read on to learn how to write a TV news package script. Step 1 Log the sound bites you gathered in the field. If your station’s editing system is non-linear, wait for your photographer to ingest the video into the system. If it’s tape to tape, log as soon as you get in the building. Write the SOTs out verbatim with the time codes. Step 2 Watch your stand-ups and write down the in and out time of the best one. Look for one that looks and sounds good. Step 3 Open your package script on your computer. The producer should have entered a slot in the rundown for your story. Whether you’re on ENPS, AP NewsCenter or ano
