Post on 15-Apr-2017
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Conventions of a radio news
bulletin.By Sadie Quinn.
Define convention…
• The literal definition of the term ‘convention’ is ‘a way in which something is usually done’- things that we expect to see in a media text.
• For example, in a radio bulletin we expect an opening “jingle” and an introduction from the presenter/s.
The conventions of radio news
• Around six to eight stories, with the most significant being placed first, the soft stories are typically left until last to lighten the mood- these can include entertainment, local or sports news.
• Embedded clips of other journalists or interviewees, for example.
• A main ‘newsreader’ who typically would not have a strong accent that differs to that of the local environment and they usually have a clear, direct voice.
A jingle
• A news bulletin is usually introduced with a familiar ‘jingle’- a short, catchy piece of music familiar to the audience.
• It is played before the newsreader begins talking.• It usually includes the name of the radio station.
Introduction
• This is when the main newsreader introduces themself to the audience. This usually includes a greeting, a time check and the newsreader’s name.
• It will, on occasion, include headlines to entice the listener into continuing listening to the news bulletin.
Copy stories
• This is the most basic form of news story- it is usually around four lines long, all of which summarise the event that has or will take place.
Cue and…
• Clip.• Voicer.• Vox pop.• Two-way.• Wrap.
O.B.
• ‘O.B.’ stands for ‘outside broadcast’. • Some radio stations have an OB truck that they use to
travel directly to the scene of an event that is unfolding. • This means they have the equipment available to do live
broadcasts but they could also be pre-recorded.• The background audio, as a result of being there, sets the
scene for the audience and allows the listener to visualise the event that is occurring.
Stab (sting)
• A shortened version of the original jingle.• These are used to separate different sections of the news
bulletin, for example when they are moving onto sports.
‘Bed’
• This is music without lyrics that plays under the newsreader whilst they are speaking.
• It typically has a fast-paced, intense beat- which keeps the captivation of the listener.
• Usually used on stations who have typically younger audiences.
S.O.C.
• This means ‘Standard out cue’.• Essentially the conclusion to the news bulletin- it signifies
that it has ended.• It normally ‘signposts’ the audience to visit your website
or informs them as to when the next bulletin will occur.