
Feature Writing for Broadcast Media is a course designed to teach students how to craft compelling, research-based stories for television, radio, and digital platforms. Unlike traditional news reporting, feature writing focuses on storytelling techniques that engage audiences while delivering factual information.
Course Overview:
- Storytelling in Journalism – Understanding how feature stories differ from hard news and how to structure them effectively.
- Research & Interviewing – Learning how to gather information, conduct interviews, and develop narratives that resonate with audiences.
- Writing Techniques – Crafting scripts that blend facts with engaging storytelling elements, including character development and scene-setting.
- Broadcast Formats – Exploring different styles of feature writing for radio, television, and online media.
- Editing & Production – Understanding how written features translate into broadcast segments, including voiceovers, visuals, and sound design.
This course helps students develop skills in writing human-interest stories, investigative features, and cultural narratives that go beyond daily news reporting.
- Teacher: AILEEN CHEBET