Story Types & Repeatable Formats: Standardize How You Publish

Publishing gets easier when your team doesn’t have to invent a new structure every time. uReport supports story types and repeatable formats so organizations can standardize how they publish — and keep output consistent across contributors.

What “story types” mean in practice

A story type is a repeatable format your team can use again and again. Common examples include:

• Recaps (what happened, key moments, standout performances)
• Previews (what to know, storylines, when/where)
• Spotlights (athlete/participant features, recognition posts)
• Announcements (program updates, schedules, milestones)

How teams use repeatable formats

• Faster publishing: Less time deciding “how should this be written?”
• Consistency across authors: Different contributors can produce similar output.
• Cleaner archives: A predictable structure makes stories easier to browse later.
• Better delegation: New contributors can follow a proven template.

Why standardization matters

When publishing is standardized, quality improves naturally. Teams spend less time on formatting decisions and more time on the content itself (highlights, context, and accuracy). Over time, standardized story types also improve the consistency of your story library, which helps both readers and search engines understand your coverage.

Support note

If you’re introducing story types to a group, start with one format (usually recaps) and make it the default workflow. Once it’s consistent, add additional formats like previews and spotlights.