LO2: Conventions of format and layout to be used in our script

 M1:


When formatting out script we need to ensure it fits the convention of other drive-time, gossip radio scripts. Radios like our format their script using   font and also formatting it in a table with the DJ/ presenter name on the left hand side and the text on the right, this is formatted this way to make it easy for the presenter to read throughout the show and also shows them where jingles, news updates music and adverts go in.

when writing the script we will keep the presenters accents and dialect true to their normal speech as we wanted it to relate the audience more, using slang words to make them more relatable to a local audience, we are going to do this to make the presenters are seem more like a friend (use peer to peer) as then they may be more inclined to listen or even interact with the show.

We will include jingles throughout our script, this is to make the show more recognisable to the audience. As our programme will be broadcasted between the hours of 3-6 we will schedule to including news information every 15 minutes, this is a convention of drive-time programmes as it keeps the audience involved with what is happening and also traffic updates so they can plan their trip accordingly. This is important as traffic may change which could effect the audiences journey.

Other content we will include in our script is when the music is played and for how long, this can help both the DJ and the editor as it allows us to manage our time throughout the show accordingly which is important to help the flow of the show. We have included talking points for out presenters as we want them the conversation to flow and not have any silences in the show, this is a convention of drive-time radio shows as we do not want the audience to get bored whilst listening. By including content such as phone-ins and competitions it allows the audience to interact more and makes our script and show more interesting for the audience