CHAPTER 15
Producing the Radio Newscast
CONTENTS
Fundamentals of Writing for Radio News
KEY WORDS
Actualities
Back Timing
Futures File
Headlines
Lead-ins
Pad Copy
Teases
Voice Track
Wraparound
INTRODUCTION
It is difficult to generalize about radio news operations and news programs because they are constantly changing. One universal statement that can be made is that newscasts on most local radio stations are getting shorter and less frequent. Changes in ...
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