Introduction

Introduction

I am a researcher working for BBC’s Newsroom. I have been tasked with compiling style guide for new journalists on formats. I will create a blog with a written report that defines the following forms and styles of radio news.  

forms of radio news
  • bulletin
  • headline
  • news programme 
  • copy only
  • with audio clips
  • voicers;   wraps
  • live cross
  • two way (live and ‘as-live’)
styles of radio news
  • related to audience
  • public service
  • commercial
  • community
  • small-scale
  • local
  • regional
  • national
  • internet, satellite and cable