Even experienced on-air hosts and reporters can stumble on vocal speed bumps like dry mouth and lack of energy. NPR announcer Jessica Hansen devised these one-sheet guides to address such woes. One’s for the talent (or guests who need some polish!); the other helps producers be constructive coaches.
Printable PDFs are here: Talent guide | Producer guide
For the talent
For the producer
Guides designed by Chelsea Conrad; illustrations by Rene Sanchez