Radio Announcer I

Issued by Music Industry College

Earners of the Radio Announcer badge have demonstrated an understanding of the fundamental skills required to produce a pre-recorded program for radio. Topics covered include : Understanding the Australian Codes of Practice, what makes good radio, developing a unique program and persona, microphone techniques, using recording and editing software, Interviewing techniques, understanding AMRAP (Australian Music Radio Airplay project).

Type Learning
Level Foundational
Time Weeks
Cost Free

Additional Details

Skills

Apple Logic Pro
Audio Editing
Audio recording
Codes Of Practice
Effective Interviewing Skills
Microphone Techniques

Earning Criteria

Participants will use an audio-software program of their choice (Logic-Pro/Audacity/REAPER) to produce a pre-recorded radio show of one hour duration. It will contain announcing, back-announcing, one interview and music tracks. The program would be of broadcast quality and suitable for a Youth Program on a Community Broadcaster.