Broadcast News Update 2020

March 26th 8:00am - 2:00pm

Room SMC 2-098
1575 South State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84115

Teams will draw for their time to begin the competition - SLCC has given us access to use their full studio and camera setup for this competition again this year.  The schedule on the 26th will look something like this:

1. Take Test (30 Minutes)
2. Stack / Write News Stories / Create Rundown (90 Minutes)
3. Perform Rundown in the Studio (20 Minutes)

Teams will be rotating through this schedule starting at 8:30am and ending at approx 2:00pm

There will be no meetings during the day on March 27th for the Broadcast News Competition.

Please use the sample scorecard to see how teams will be scored and refer to the SkillsUSA 2019-2020 Technical Standards for information regarding any other details for this contest.

More details will be forthcoming...

Items Evaluated	Possible Points
News Value	60
Content Accuracy /Script Requirements met	70
Talent - Diction/Pronunciation - Pacing/Energy	60
Pacing Talent - Non-Verbal Presentation	60
Team Chemistry	70
Following Rundown & Direction	60
Follow Scripts, Eye Contact with Camera	60
Credibility	70
Team Communication	65
Timing and Energy	60
Rundown Completeness	70
Director/Technical Director Direction	70
Timing and Switching	60
Use of Hand Signals Floor Direction	65
Camera Framing	60
Written Test	40
Résumé Penalty	0 or -10 only
Clothing Penalty	0 to -50
Time Penalty	0 to -50
Total Possible Points	1,000

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