Radio Production Training
From the early 1960s Radio Worldwide has offered an annual one-week introductory
course in radio production skills. This is designed primarily for Christians resident in the
UK. Over the years many of our students have gone on to apply these skills either in
missionary radio or as Christians in local broadcasting.
This one week course starts by giving a grounding in radio programming principles
together with practical exercises. The emphasis in this course is on the production of
speech material for radio programmes.
Having completed basic exercises in production skills, students work in teams to produce a
short speech-based radio programme.
Who is it for? 
The course is designed for Christians who want to explore the possibilities presented by
the expanding opportunities in local radio in the UK. It is especially suited for anyone
who is interested in making speech-based radio programmes on existing radio stations
(such as BBC local radio stations).
No prior knowledge or experience is assumed for this foundation course.
What is covered?
- Communication principles
- Radio strategy
- Presenting
- Scriptwriting
- Interviewing techniques
- Feature material
- Editing and editorial decisions
- Operating studio equipment
- Production techniques
- Magazine programmes
- Digital recording and editing
How are the skills learned?
Basic training is given in all of the areas listed here. All participants also complete
some simple assignments individually and in teams, in order to demonstrate
understanding and competence.
What can participants expect to gain?
An ability to demonstrate the basic skills of Recording and Editing sound, Writing for
radio, Interviewing, and Teamwork, and making a short programme.
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