Conventions of radio news!

• Radio news is similar to television news but is based on the audio aspect rather than the visual aspect. Sound bites are captured through various reporters and played back through the radio.
• Because radio is based on audio and sound its essential for a radio station to have a good host/ presenter. The presenters voice must be have pleasant voice, good articulation skills, moderate to slow speech tempo, objective and unbiased and a good listener when required. They should also be funny and try to entertain the audience.
• another thing is sound effects, people will be attracted and interested to the different sounds and music played in the background of the newscast as well as focusing on what the host is saying. For example on the radio station Capital FM, whilst they interview, play quizzes and competitions there is sometimes music in the background to portray whats happening and keep readers hooked on and listening as they are getting entertained with music or sound effects used such as drum rolls  clapping or laughter to show emotion, excitement or suspense.
• Radio news also contains advertisements that keep the audience listening and keep them tuned when they go in a break. the adverts are short, quick and snappy and tend to advertise aspects which you can hear, than visually see such as advertising the latest tunes and promoting to buy the latest albums by letting listeners have a sneak peak of the music.