Nelly Bassily | June 14, 2010
Radio programs that highlight science news stories are useful tools for broadcasters. Science news can take various forms: the latest scientific discovery, an announcement of a conference, or someone trying out a new idea.
Martin Redfern, a senior producer from the BBC Radio Science Unit, has created a short guide to science news for radio, entitled: “How do I make a science news story for radio?”
The guide is easy to read and describes what is unique about making science news for radio programs. It includes the following sections:
-getting to know the listener
-finding a story
-placing a story
-recording an interview
-editing, packaging, and producing
-editing techniques
-writing for radio
-speaking for radio
-technical matters
-delivery
The guide can be found at: http://www.scidev.net/en/sub-suharan-africa/practical-guides/how-do-i-make-a-science-news-story-for-radio-.html#X5256877F1B789BBB2EA658BE8936E0E2.