(Smiling, looking at Camera 1) Good morning, I’m Alex Chen.
| Time | Video / Audio Cue | Host Action & Script | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Music: Upbeat, 5-sec intro sting → bed under hosts. GFX: Animated show logo + "LIVE" | Both hosts: Smile, look to camera 1. | | 00:05 | Camera: Wide two-shot | Anchor 1: "Good morning and welcome to Sunrise Today — it's [Day], [Date]. I'm [Name]." | | 00:15 | Cut to Anchor 2 (mid-shot) | Anchor 2: "And I'm [Name]. Thanks for waking up with us. First up this morning — a developing story overnight." | | 00:30 | Full-screen GFX: "TOP STORIES" B-roll ready | Anchor 1: "Police in [City] are investigating a [brief incident]. No injuries reported. We'll have a live update in 10 minutes." | | 01:00 | Anchor 2 solo | Anchor 2: "Also today — the [local sports team] pulled off a [win/loss] last night. Highlights coming up in sports." | | 01:30 | Both in frame | Anchor 1: "And if you're heading out, rain expected by noon. Full forecast in 2 minutes." Anchor 2: "First — a look at your drive with [Traffic Name]." | | 02:00 | Transition to traffic | Traffic segment runs 1 minute (standard live cross or pre-recorded map) |
Tomorrow on the show, we’re looking at the best hiking trails for the fall season, and we’ll have the winner of the City Spelling Bee live in studio. morning show script
Speaking of downtown, if you are heading out the door right now, listen up. Traffic is a nightmare on the I-95 Southbound near the Exit 42 interchange. We’ve got a stalled truck blocking two lanes.
Aim for sentences with 20 words or fewer to make them easier for a narrator to read without running out of breath. (Smiling, looking at Camera 1) Good morning, I’m Alex Chen
(Takes a bite) Mmm. That goat cheese cuts right through. That is delicious.
| Time | Action | Script | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Sports intro music | Anchor 1 toss: "Let's check the scoreboard with [Sports Anchor Name]." | | 18:15 | Sports anchor on set or remote | Sports Anchor: "Last night — [Team] vs [Team]. Final score: [X]-[Y]. The key play was in the 4th quarter..." (Show highlight clip, 2 min) | | 21:00 | Graphics: Standings | Sports Anchor: "Looking ahead — [Team] hosts [Rival] Friday night. Kickoff at 7pm." | | 22:30 | Return to anchors | Anchor 2: "And if you missed it, check our Instagram for last night's game-winning shot." | | | 00:05 | Camera: Wide two-shot |
Not even close. We’re looking at highs in the 80s later today, but right now, grab that hoodie. It is a chilly 58 degrees downtown.
"Imagine if you could [insert provocative question or unexpected fact]. Well, that’s exactly what happened this week at [Location]. We sent our team out to see what the hype was about." 1:00 The Body