ABSTRACT
This chapter provides an overview of radio news, discusses how radio newscasts are created and delivered, and examines the technology that equips radio producers both in the field and behind the microphone in the studio. Although some have written off radio overall as a dying medium, those who are active in the radio industry argue it is actually in a state of evolution. The method for selecting the first story in the newscast—the lead story—may sound simple: Just pick the most important story. Most journalists agree that the answer lies somewhere in the middle. People must be informed, but it also makes sense to tailor the news for the audience. The writing style also would be lighter and less formal than it would be, for example, for the audience of that easy-listening station. The principles of radio newswriting, reporting, and announcing also apply to television news.
