A news feature takes a longer look at a topic than a regular news story. They are often based on an interview with the subject, but can also use other forms of information and analysis. They are normally written in a narrative style and often have an emotional or personal angle.
It is important to think about your audience when planning a news feature. This should be at the front of your mind all the way through the production process and should help shape what you do, how you do it and who you work with. For example, if your audience is large and diverse you may need to be broad in your approach and range of people you interview. If your audience is limited in size or mainly listens to one program you may need to be more specialised in your approach.
Another factor is how vital the person or event you are writing about will be to your audience. For example, if a pilot makes an amazing landing in a plane crash it is usually worth the extra effort to make sure you can interview survivors or the captain.
It is also essential to consider the time available to produce the feature. If you are working to a deadline set by a producer or the broadcaster, it is often good to aim to finish your piece well before this, so that you can get it finished and edited before the deadline and give others in your organisation a chance to hear it before it goes on air.