Sending Suggestions to RealTime TV News

Got a story tip, correction, or idea for coverage? We want to hear it. This page tells you exactly how to send suggestions so our editors can act fast and avoid back-and-forth. Follow these steps to make your message useful and increase the chances we’ll use it.

What to include

Start with a clear subject line. Say what it is: “Breaking: Fire on Main Street” or “Correction: Date error in headline.” Short and direct helps editors prioritize.

Give the facts up front: who, what, where, when, why. Bullet points work. Example: “Who: Local market vendor, What: Protest over rent hikes, Where: Market Road, When: 2pm today.”

Attach evidence if you have it — photos, short video clips, documents, screenshots. Label files with a simple name and include the timestamp or date. If you can’t attach, say where the media is stored and how to access it.

Tell us how you know this. Are you an eyewitness, an official, or a friend of someone affected? That helps us verify quickly. If you prefer anonymity, say so and explain why.

Leave your contact details: name, phone number, and an email. We won’t publish your private info without permission. If you want a response, say so.

How to pitch and examples

Keep pitches short. Editors get many messages. Start with one strong sentence that explains why the story matters now. Follow with the key facts and any proof.

Example subject lines:

• Breaking: Building collapse on River Road — eyewitness footage available

• Tip: Local hospital delayed emergency care after power cut

• Correction request: Headline date wrong in article about city budget

Sample pitch (use this format):

Subject: Tip — Illegal dumping at East Park Body: I saw trucks dumping waste behind East Park at 8:30 AM today. Truck numbers: XYZ-1234. I recorded a 30-second video on my phone. I’m an eyewitness and live nearby. Contact: Anaya Kapoor, 98765xxxx. Please keep my name private.

We also accept suggestions for features, explainers, and local human-interest stories. For those, explain why readers would care and suggest sources we can talk to.

What happens next? Our team checks the facts, contacts sources if needed, and decides whether to publish. We can’t promise publication or comment in every case, but we do review every genuine tip. If you asked for anonymity, we respect that during reporting and publishing.

Don’t send sensitive personal data like passwords, bank details, or medical records. If the tip includes confidential documents, tell us how you want them handled. We follow journalistic standards when using any material you share.

Thanks for helping keep RealTime TV News accurate and timely. Good tips make great reporting — and they often lead to important stories. Send suggestions clearly, include proof, and tell us how we can reach you.