7 Steps to Creating a No-Nonsense Package

What are the main components of a news package?

• Intro, SOTs, Bridges, Outro

• Introduction, Body Paragraphs, Conclusion

• Headlines, Subheadings, Byline, Dateline

• Interviews, B-roll, Graphics, Music

What three key questions should the intro of a news package answer?

• How, Why, Where?

• When, Who, What?

• What, Where, How?

• Who, What, Why?

What does the term SOT stand for in news packaging, and what is its typical maximum duration?

• Story On Topic; 10-15 seconds

• Sound On Tape; 20-30 seconds

• Segment Of Talk; 45-60 seconds

• Source Of Truth; 5-10 seconds

Why is it important to film plenty of B-roll when covering an event for a news package?

• To make the reporter appear on camera more often.

• To provide background music for the narration.

• To cover the voiceover narration in bridges.

• To replace the need for interviews.