Radio Broadcast Rules

Overview:

This is not a memorized event. The contestant will present a five-minute radio broadcast judged as if it were a live radio news program. Contestants are given instructions outlining required content such as news, sports, weather, and other segments.

Structure and Timing:

• The broadcast must be exactly five minutes—no more and no less.

• Content should be organized in a clear, logical sequence.

• All required segments should be included and flow smoothly.

Performance Techniques:

• Contestants must rewrite newswire, internet, and newspaper stories into broadcast-ready copy.

• Language should be clear, concise, and suitable for audio delivery.

• Delivery should sound natural and appropriate for a radio broadcast.

Evaluation Criteria:

• Judge the performance as if listening to a real radio news program.

• Consider timing accuracy, organization, and clarity of delivery.

• Evaluate transitions and overall flow of the broadcast.

• Assess the quality and effectiveness of the rewritten content.