Becoming a Radio producerCategory: Business
Article added by: Jon Richards
Radio producers are the power behind the control desk, providing support and guidance for presenters on and off air.
They are responsible for the content of all transmissions from a radio station, along with related material, e.g. podcasts and downloads.
They oversee all aspects of radio production, from new ideas to dealing with audience response.
On a day to day basis, they work with presenters, engineers and broadcasting assistants, providing a link between them and station management. They can additionally deal with business and commercial aspects of a programme as part of the overall station strategy.
Their usual tasks and responsibilities include:
Creating and researching ideas for programmes.
Commissioning programmes or programme segments.
Devising music play lists.
Contacting possible contributors or interviewees.
Ensuring people, resources and equipment are where they are needed to be at any particular time.
Ensuring that all health and safety regulations are observed by all staff.
Generating content, writing scripts, advertisement copy, and programme links, etc.
Planning and revising (when needed) running orders for programmes.
Driving a desk.
Standing in as a presenter or reporter when needed.
Working with presenters on pre-recorded output.
Ensuring broadcasts stay within legal guidelines.
Responding to audience feedback, referring on to other departments as necessary.
Checking copyright clearances.
Editing and converting material from one format to another.
Managing archive material.
Overseeing and editing off air recordings: interviews, vox pops, etc.
Working with industry standard software, like Cooledit or Audacity for both pre and post production.
Producers work in both national and local radio stations, on all types of programme: news, current affairs, magazine programmes, sport, quiz shows, comedy panel shows, etc.
Producers are on duty whenever a station is on air, 24 hours, seven days a week, with their working hours varying, depending on station schedules and available slots.
Good communication, numeracy, literacy, organisational skills and IT skills are important, while useful qualifications include: NCTJ Journalism and Media Studies.
Suitable opportunities are usually advertised in specialist publications and radio station websites.
Posted By: Jon Richards
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