Introduction to Radio & Podcast Production

Take your first steps in podcasting and radio production and learn and how to plan and produce your own short audio feature for podcast or broadcast. The course will cover: – Planning a feature – Writing for radio – Interview technique – Recording techniques – Editing – Packaging and supplying finished content In this course you’ll learn about audio production techniques, with guidance on how to plan and produce your own feature. You’ll receive hands-on recording and editing training, with suggestions for ways to distribute your finished work, either online as a podcast, or for broadcast on air. This course would be ideal for people interested in telling stories in new ways, people involved in community projects looking to share what they do with a wider audience; local/community radio practitioners looking to develop their output; people with a particular interest in podcasting; people looking to develop a career in radio. Course Tutor: Tom Williams Tom Williams has been working in radio for over four years working with PhonicFM, Exeter’s community radio and BBC Devon and Cornwall. Alongside presenting programmes showcasing local musicians, he has had responsibilities for training presenters, scheduling output and keeping the station on air behind the scenes. Tom has extensive experience in producing live and recorded content for radio, advising new podcasters to create their podcasts and recently created audio pieces for an art exhibition. Before getting into audio, Tom taught English as a second language to students in Spain and the UK. Workshop attendees get 10% off all food and hot drinks at the Café Bar. Venue: Digital Workshop, Exeter Phoenix