I started with confirmed police scanner traffic in a cold open to draw viewers into a show, about three hours after a shooting took place at a funeral for a community leader.  I used a map to show where the shooting occurred and then introduced my anchors quickly so I can toss to my reporter on the scene for the show to maintain its fast pace.  

 

I move my anchors around set to create smooth transitions and a more engaging broadcast. I use BAMs to add more visual elements.  Normally, I only use one shot in a BAM because the visual elements compete against the viewer's ear.  However, for George H.W. Bush's passing, I wanted the viewer focused on the video because viewers had already received an alert or notification on their phone about this news.

 

I always use social media while working on my shows.  I use it to add content, breakout local stories and localize national stories.  In this show, I used social media for the Facebook statement and local politician's reactions to the former president's death.