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Weekly News Roundup
A template for covering industry news efficiently and engagingly.
Generate This Outline with AIEpisode Structure
1
Intro & Top Headlines
Quick teaser of the biggest stories.
- •List 3-4 stories you'll cover
- •Lead with the most important/interesting
- •Create urgency to keep listening
2
Story 1 (Lead Story)
Deep dive into the most important story.
- •Explain what happened, why it matters, what's next
- •Include your analysis or take
- •Cite sources for credibility
3
Story 2-3 (Secondary Stories)
Cover 2-3 more stories with less depth.
- •2-3 minutes per story
- •Focus on key facts and implications
- •Use transitions between stories
4
Quick Hits
Rapid-fire coverage of smaller stories.
- •30-60 seconds per item
- •Cover 3-5 smaller stories
- •Keep energy high and pacing fast
5
What to Watch
Preview what's coming next week.
- •Mention upcoming events or announcements
- •Give listeners something to look for
- •Creates anticipation for next episode
6
Outro
Sign off with call-to-action.
- •Thank listeners
- •Remind when next episode drops
- •Quick subscribe/review ask
Best Practices
- Batch your research—don't chase news daily
- Have a consistent format listeners can rely on
- Develop a signature sign-off or catchphrase
- Release on the same day/time every week
- Curate, don't just aggregate—your perspective is the value
Successful Examples
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