Radio Script Examples and Structure
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A radio script is a written document that includes and details everything that will happen in a
radio production. It is the tool that allows for planning and having a record
of the sound material that will be necessary for the broadcast, as well as the
guidelines that must be followed by the people carrying out the program.
The radio script expresses the decisions, made previously, of a process
that will end in the ether: who speaks, at what moment does the music enter, what
sound effects will accompany the narrative, etc.
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By having each of them follow the same script, the work develops in a more fluid manner and
neat. It should be taken into account that the radio script must be conceived
so that the product is heard, for any message that requires
the gestural should be explained verbally.
The operator. To know what comes next after what is happening and to prepare the
material with the necessary time.
The announcer. To organize oneself with time and the order of things, to know
What are the names of the songs and the audios that will be presented and for
anticipate what is coming in the next block.
The producer. To keep track of time, along with the operator, and make decisions.
regarding.
Why is it important to create a radio script?
Having a script when running a radio program is important
because:
Act as a safety net and eliminate the tension caused by the emission.
It ensures that nothing will be left out and that everything will have its due
time and it will come out in a certain order.
Collaborate in the clear presentation of the ideas expressed to the audience.
Structure of a radio script
There are different types of radio programs (musical, informative, sports) and
the structure of the script will depend on it. In general, it has the following structure:
Opening. A musical curtain (always the same) that plays in order to call
the listener's attention. It also includes the name of the station, the program and
the slogan.
Introduction. The hosts introduce themselves, greet the audience, and mention
What content will the program of the day cover?
Program content. The topics that are addressed will be developed.
as well as the scheduled interviews, columns, and others.
Farewell. The opening music or another new one is repeated (it should always be the
same) while listeners are invited to listen to the program again. It is usually
indicate which day and at what time it can be retuned.
Classification of the radio script
It is possible to talk about several types of radio scripts, depending on three
issues:
According to the information it contains:
Literary script. Highlight the text that the announcer should read, which does not include the
technical notes that contribute to planning, as it simply indicates (by
In general, in uppercase) the moments when music should be played
and sound effects. Moreover, it indicates cues such as the mood
What should the broadcasters represent.
Technical script. Highlight the technical indications over the textual ones. It is
is it possible that instead of the literal lines the idea is indicated in a couple of
words (such as "body news", instead of the news itself). On the radio of
Currently, this is the most used type of script.
Technical-literary script. Contains as much information as possible,
combining the literary script type and the technical one.
According to the possibility of modification:
Open script. It is more flexible and is supposed to be throughout the broadcast.
altered.
Closed script. It is inflexible, so it does not allow changes.
According to its shape:
American script. It consists of a single column and uses indented paragraphs.
to separate the technical indications from the textual ones. The former are presented
featured and the names of the speakers, in capital letters. On the other hand, it
usually reserves a certain margin on the left for potential annotations or
alterations.
European script. It has two or more columns. The first one (which is found on the
The left side is used for technical indications; the others are used for the text.
complete of the announcers and for all matters related to the
content.
Examples of radio scripts
European script
Technical instructions
1.- Intro music of the program plays for 6 seconds. Fade out (slowly decrease the music until
disappear).
2.- Background music for 8 seconds at normal volume, then slowly fades out. The announcers start speaking.
3.- Enter applause effect for two seconds and remove.
American script
Radio Always with You 102.1 FM
United for Planet Earth
30 minutes
Patricio Díaz Romero
FADE IN– CORTINILLA (1.10 MINUTES)
Location 1: Welcome to United for Planet Earth.
first program on corporate social responsibility in Mexico. I am
Patricio Díaz Romero and today I will be summarizing the benefits of recycling in
the home.
JINGLE (30 SECONDS)
LOC 1: As our loyal listeners know, the term recycling is associated
the action of recovering recyclable material, sorting it, and sending it for further processing
processing, which allows materials that were initially
considered "waste" or "trash" are reinserted into the market.
The environmental benefits of recycling activity are: protection of the environment
environment, energy and natural resources savings, reduction of the
pollution, reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, among others
many others.
After the break, we will listen to the audio of a listener sharing her experience.
with homemade compost.
CUT MUSIC (10 SECONDS)
COMMERCIAL COURT
Technical-Literary Script
Thanks to Music
Duration: 5 minutes
Announcers:
LOC 1: Tatiana
LOC 2: Sebastián
Technical description
5 seconds of music starts
Lower the volume slowly and keep it in the background.
Background music
EnterLOC 2 background music
Background music.
Background music. Lower the volume,
Enter music until the end of the song.
Literary script
Study: enters introduction 15 seconds. Exits and background curtain comes in and
maintains. The announcer enters.
Loc 1. Welcome to Sports Fanatics. This is Fabián Castillo greeting you.
Next to him is the beloved Mariano Torres.
Loc 2. Hello to all the listeners who tuned in on this patriotic day! The day
that Diego Armando Maradona scored a goal against the English and the hand was born of
God! Fabián and I were thinking of a special program dedicated to the football player.
Argentine who brought so much joy to football fans.
Loc 1. But first, Mariano, a song by Mano Negra that is already a classic.
Let's all sing it from wherever you are: in the office, at home, in
the bus. Turn up the volume!
Study. The song 'Santa Maradona' by Mano Negra starts playing.
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Time Operation
1 minute Opening.mp3
5 minutes curtain.mp3
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