Hints and Tips for Preparing your Entry

• Address all criteria on the entry form
• All supporting material is strictly limited to one page
• Listen to both FM and AM bulletins and note differences in style, tone, length. 
• Read through provided 'Criteria Stories' and plan your bulletins- you do not need to cover all stories 
• Demonstrate versatility, innovation and creativity in writing and recording
• Ensure that you write for your audience 
• Your bulletins should be concise and contain key details required in AM and FM newsrooms
• Demonstrate potential for a career in radio journalism, with an emphasis on accuracy, fairness and broadcast skills.