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News reading and broadcast scripts

Broadcast news copy rewards clarity and credibility. These fictional stories and segments practise anchor delivery, emphasis on key facts, and smooth transitions between items.

Evening news lead story with live tossCouncil Approves Bike Lanes (Anchor Lead Story)Good evening. Port Ellery is getting its first protected bike lanes.Intermediate · 145 words · ~58 secTV weather forecast segmentUmbrella Tomorrow, Sunglasses Saturday (Weather Forecast)Thanks, Dana. Well, if you were out enjoying that sunshine this afternoon, I hope you soaked it up, because things change in a hurry overnight.Beginner · 142 words · ~57 secRadio traffic reportSlow One Out There (Morning Traffic Report)Time for a look at your roads, and it's a slow one out there this morning.Advanced · 133 words · ~53 secLight kicker story to close a newscastFifty Years Overdue (Light News Kicker)And finally tonight, a story about patience. A lot of patience.Intermediate · 146 words · ~58 secSports desk round-up segmentBusy Night (Sports Desk Round-Up)Good evening, and welcome to the sports desk. Busy night, so let's get right to it.Intermediate · 144 words · ~58 secTwo-anchor newscast open with handoffsWater Main and a Robot Named Gary (Two-Anchor Newscast)Good evening. I'm Dana Whitfield.Advanced · 149 words · ~1 min

How to practise news reading and broadcast scripts

  • Stress the new information in each sentence, not every word.
  • Keep your pitch steady at the ends of sentences to sound authoritative.
  • Change your energy between a serious story and a light one.

Every script page includes a teleprompter that scrolls at your chosen words-per-minute pace, with optional recording so you can hear your take straight away.

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Frequently asked questions

Are these news reading and broadcast scripts free?

Yes. Every script on this page is original SceneDub writing, free to perform, record, and publish under CC BY 4.0, including in demo reels. Credit "Script by SceneDub (scenedub.com), CC BY 4.0".

Which script should a beginner start with?

Start with "Umbrella Tomorrow, Sunglasses Saturday (Weather Forecast)" (Beginner, 142 words). Read it at the suggested pace, record one take, and compare it with a second take using one of the alternate reads.

How long are these news scripts?

They range from 133 words (about 53 sec at 150 wpm) up to 149 words. Each page shows its exact word count and estimated read time.

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