Finding specific keywords or timecodes within hours of footage.

Creating closed captions and subtitles for the hard of hearing. 2. "Broadcast Text" as a Communication Method

The term also describes a method of mass communication where a single text message is sent to a large group simultaneously.

It is concise, conversational, and uses simple sentence structures to ensure the audience understands it the first time they hear it.

These are the primary texts produced for the medium. Unlike print journalism, broadcast writing is "written for the ear".

Scripts often follow a "running order" or rundown, which is a grid-like text document organizing every story, anchor assignment, and duration in a show.

Modern broadcasters often use AI-powered speech-to-text tools to convert audio/video into written text. These texts are used for:

AI generated content saves time and costs for News Broadcaster