Course Title:

Successful Radio Interviews

Duration:

1 day

Prerequisites:

None

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Objectives:

Being interviewed for radio can be an unnerving experience. You have a short time to get your message across and the listeners will be hanging on to every word. This practical course helps you find the skills and confidence to communicate your message effectively

The course provides the opportunity to practice different types of radio interview - the short news ‘soundbite’, the longer discussion programme, the telephone interview and an interview with a roving reporter

You will discover how to focus on key points together with encouragement and practical sound advice from an extremely experienced radio professional. This course is ideal for anyone who needs an excellent grounding in radio interview skills

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INTRODUCTION

Radio - the growing medium
Radio news in all its forms
Who’s in control?

WHAT IS NEWS?

Inside the journalist’s head
Inside the listener’s head
Is your story their story?
Focusing on your message

PREPARING FOR AN INTERVIEW

Your key points
What is a soundbite?
What you need to know
Home or away?
Dealing with crises
Taking control
Discussion programme format

PRACTICAL EXERCISE - THE TELEPHONE INTERVIEW

Special features of phone interviews
Preparation
The interview
Analysis and feedback

PRACTICAL EXERCISE - THE REPORTER VISITS

Special features of reporter interviews
Preparation
The interview
Analysis and feedback

PRACTICAL EXERCISE - THE TOUGH INTERVIEW

Special features of tough interviews
Preparation
The interview
Analysis and feedback

BURNING A CD OF YOUR INTERVIEWS TO TAKE AWAY

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

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