Navigate to the StoryLine home screen and select stories from the main menu on the left or the New Story card to create a Flash Briefing story.

NOTE: If you chose stories from the main menu on the left, you will also have to select + new story before you can begin.

Enter a Title / Headline that is descriptive, includes the time of the MP3 recording, and is easy to differentiate from other stories within StoryLine.  

For Example: KOMO News Flash Briefing - 4:30AM - 09/14/2017

Upload image(s) or browse the media library for image(s).

Once you have selected image(s), drag desired image(s) into the Hero and Teaser slots.

NOTE: Adding Hero and Teaser images will make it easier to visually identify your Flash Briefing story in StoryLine.

Audio Requirements:

• The audio content should be 256kbps mono or stereo MP3.
• Content should not exceed 10 minutes in length.
• Program loudness should be -14 dB LUFS/LKFS. Alternatively, if not using LUFS or LKFS, loudness should target a Total RMS value between -15 to -13 dB. The true-peak value should not exceed –2 dBFS.

NOTE: Use Preview to listen to the MP3 prior to publishing the Flash Briefing story. 

IMPORTANT: Alexa will only read the top story in position #1.  While all new stories are defaulted to Teaser Placement #1, producers should double check prior to publishing.

Navigate to the Alexa section by typing the URL (e.g. komonews.com/news/alexa) in your web browser.

NOTE: The Alexa section is only meant for internal viewing.

IMPORTANT: Alexa will only read the top story in position #1.  Make sure the Flash Briefing story you just published is in position #1.

Click on the Flash Briefing story you just published to view the story detail page.  

Click play to listen to the MP3 uploaded.