Teleprompter use case
Teleprompter for News & Reporting
Pieces-to-camera and bulletins are where teleprompters were born. Read the copy at a steady broadcast pace with authority, looking straight down the lens.
Ideal pace
150–170 wpm
Script length
A 90-second news package is roughly 225–255 spoken words.
Tips for news & reporting
- Hold a steady broadcast cadence — consistency reads as authority.
- Phrase copy in speakable chunks; avoid clauses that bury the verb.
- Mark numbers and names you must not stumble on.
- Keep the prompter speed matched to your natural read, not the other way round.
Frequently asked questions
What speed do newsreaders talk at?
Broadcast news runs about 150–170 wpm — brisk but clear. Anchors keep it steady so it sounds authoritative.
How many words is a 90-second news script?
Around 240 words at broadcast pace. The Words to Time Calculator matches copy to the slot.
Teleprompter for other formats
The TelePRO app
Put a teleprompter in your pocket
TelePRO turns your phone into a pro camera teleprompter: voice-guided Speechscroll that follows your voice, Script Agent for drafting and rewriting, recording and one-tap export for vertical, square and widescreen. Your ultimate video production companion.
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