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News / roundup template

Several timely stories briefed in quick succession. Plan it part by part, time it to the second, then export to PDF, Word or Excel.

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Podcast · News / roundup

The structure · 7 parts

  1. 01Intro jingle
  2. 02Welcome
  3. 03News item ×3
  4. 04Wrap-up
  5. 05Outro jingle

The exact rundown this template opens with — rename, reorder and time every block.

Centerdraft is a free story-structuring tool. Build a news / roundup block by block, reorder by drag, add timings and notes, then export to PDF, Word or Excel.

Frequently asked

How do you structure a news / roundup?

A news / roundup works well in 7 parts: Intro jingle, Welcome, News item (×3), Wrap-up, Outro jingle. In Centerdraft you start from this outline, then drag, rename and time each part until it fits your story.

How many parts does a news / roundup have?

This template has 7 parts. They're a starting point, not a rule — add, remove or reorder them freely.

Can I customise the news / roundup template?

Yes. Every block can be renamed, recoloured, timed and annotated, and dragged into any order. When it's ready, export it to PDF, Word or Excel.

Is the news / roundup template free?

Yes — you can build a news / roundup and export it to PDF for free. Word and Excel export, watermark-free PDF and unlimited projects are part of Centerdraft Pro.

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