NewsTeam Class

  • Welcome
  • Deadlines
  • Grading
  • Workflow Recommendations
  • NewsTeam Jobs
  • Panasonic DVX200 Instructions
  • How to Submit Stories
  • Lower Thirds
  • Reporter Live Fronting
  • Exporting Video
  • Feature Stories
  • News Packages
  • Same-Day Stories
  • VOSOTS
  • Social Media
  • Posting Web Stories
  • Inception News
  • Research and Writing
  • Weather
  • Camera and Editing
  • CNN Newsource
  • Resume Reel Guidelines
  • NewsTeam Alums
  • Blooper Reels
  • TV Reporting Camera



Research & Writing


Use this page to get tips on writing for broadcast and for online Web stories in addition to learning how to access vast repositories of information that you can use in your stories. Click on the links below to learn more.

Broadcast Writing - The style isn't fancy, but requires that you use the active, conversational voice. Basically, write like you talk, but better. Keep the sentences short and sweet. 

Web Writing - In addition to your video packages, you will also write online stories (based on your video packages) for the show’s Web site, www.newsteamboulder.tv. Your goal is to write original news content that is credible and engaging.

Research Tips - find out how to generate story ideas and how to access vast repositories of information, which is absolutely humungous!