Radio Script · 30-second public service announcement
Eyes on the Water (30-Second Water Safety PSA)
A 30-second water safety PSA radio script about naming a Water Watcher at the pool or beach. Practice a calm, sincere public service read.
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Length
- 77 words · ~31 sec
- Skills
- sincere delivery, volume control, public service read
- License
- CC BY 4.0
The script
At a busy pool or beach, trouble in the water doesn't always look like trouble. It can be quiet. No splashing. No shouting.
That's why every family outing near water needs a Water Watcher: one grown-up whose only job is watching the swimmers. No phone. No book. Just eyes on the water.
Take turns. Hand off the job out loud. And keep life jackets on the little ones.
A message from the Brayford Parks Water Safety Council.
Script by SceneDub (scenedub.com), CC BY 4.0. Original script drafted with AI assistance and edited by SceneDub; any resemblance to existing characters is coincidental.
Practise it now
The teleprompter scrolls at the speed you set in words per minute. Tick "Record audio while reading" to capture a take; the audio stays in your browser until you download it.
Coaching notes
- On 'It can be quiet. No splashing. No shouting.' actually get quieter. Let your volume drop so the listener feels what you're describing.
- 'No phone. No book. Just eyes on the water.' should be steady and kind, never scolding. Slow down on 'eyes on the water'; it's the title and the takeaway.
- Don't rush 'Hand off the job out loud.' It's a specific, useful instruction, so give it a clear, practical read.
Try it three more ways
- Read it as a veteran lifeguard speaking at a summer safety assembly.
- Read it as a parent who once had a close call and speaks from experience.
- Read it as a bright summer-kickoff spot that still keeps the message clear.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the "Eyes on the Water (30-Second Water Safety PSA)" script?
77 spoken words, about 31 sec at a conversational 150 words per minute and 36 sec at a slower 130 wpm. Your take will vary with pauses and character choices.
Can I use this script in my voice acting demo reel?
Yes. SceneDub's original scripts are licensed CC BY 4.0. You can perform, record, edit, and publish them, including in demo reels, classes, and auditions, as long as you credit "Script by SceneDub (scenedub.com), CC BY 4.0" where you share the recording or the text.
How should I practise this script?
Read it silently once, then perform it with the direction above: calm, sincere, caring, measured, ~145 words per minute. Record a take with the teleprompter, listen back, and try one of the alternate reads to stretch your range.