Podcast and Audio Script Template

This template supports faculty and instructional designers in planning, scripting, and recording high-quality podcast or audio learning materials. It provides a structured framework for organizing narration, defining objectives, and aligning audio content with course outcomes.

Developed as part of OID’s training materials, the guide offers practical tips for effective audio delivery—covering aspects such as tone, pacing, and clarity—alongside a ready-to-use scripting format that supports consistency across course media. By combining best practices in instructional design and multimedia communication, this resource helps ensure educational audio is engaging, accessible, and pedagogically sound.


Quick Tips
  • Reduce background noise and interference
  • Position the microphone 1 to 3 inches away from your mouth
  • Practice a sample recording
  • Imagine speaking to a person in front of you
  • When you make a mistake, pause, and begin the sentence again.
Introduction

Your introduction should explicitly say the exact concept, title, or ideas discussed. You can make this engaging and interesting by making a startling remark, provocative question, or a statement that is contrary to known doctrine.

Eg.

“We've all got goals. Things that we want to accomplish. Maybe it's getting into that university, starting your own business, or finding a life partner. But for many of us, we do not really have a process or a system for achieving those goals, so we never really meet our goals. In this lesson, we are going to discuss the power of setting goals and steps to take to build a system that will help you achieve your goals."

Content

Write your content the same way as you would naturally speak. It is okay to sound fun and relatable. You can say something funny if you have the wit. The best approach is to tell a story. For content that provides steps or processes, state those clearly. Give examples as often as you can.

Outro/Conclusion

Ask students for feedback and their reaction to the video. Restate essential information and use a call to action to ask students to complete a specific task after watching the video. 

Check out the full version of our Podcast Audio Script Template.