A news flash is a short news story that interrupts radio or television programming to report on major events. Usually, it is the first item in a bulletin. It is also referred to as breaking news.
A good newsflash starts with a strong attention grabber, sometimes called the lead. This story should tell the audience what happened, and why it is important. Follow this with a nut graph that provides context and ties the facts you introduce in your lead to the larger picture. This type of article follows the inverted pyramid style – most important information first, then supporting information.
Finally, a newsflash should include practical info – traffic, weather, a summary of a decree, etc. Then finish with a humorous or other light news story (called a kicker) to put a smile on the listeners’ faces.
To make your article more interesting to read, use the technique of “show don’t tell.” Instead of just telling that Johnny ran up a hill, describe how his legs felt after he did so. This makes the reader feel connected to the story and much more interested in hearing about it.