11/12/2023
HOW TO BE A TOP RADIO NEWS READER.
My Lesson for today goes to the News Broadcasters and those who are interested in reading news in the future.
1. Make your story Clear . If you have doubts, pretend you’re telling the story to a fifth grader. Choose the most appropriate words and follow a logical sequence.
2. Be yourself, be unique. Use your own words, your own language. Listeners can feel if something sounds ‘forced’ or even worse. A personal touch will make your product unique.
3. Record your voice in interesting places (if you’re not live of course). A background noise can make all the difference. If this is not possible, make an interesting use of sound effects.
4. Be concise. Your audience’s time is valuable.
5. If you’re in a public place, ask for an opinion to passers-by.
6. Balance different voices . When interviewing people, try to reach a balance between male and female, old and young and so on.
7. Experiment , but only when you feel comfortable with the basics.
8. Use Music . Spreaker gives you a Creative Commons library to play with, so you are running no risks.
9. Make a clever use of sound effects. The right sound effect can turn a flat piece into a unique and engaging experience.
10. Prepare well for the closure. This is probably the most important part of your production. Try and leave your audience with something to think about.