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What is Radio Production?

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What Is Radio Production?

Radio Producers

Radio producers are the people who, in the majority of cases, work ‘behind the scenes’ and are not known to the audience of a radio station. In this article I hope to sum up what radio producers do and answer what is radio production. A radio producer oversees the making of a radio show. There are two main types of producer. An audio or creative producer and a content producer. Audio producers create sounds and audio specifically, content producers oversee and orchestrate a radio show or feature. The content producer might organise music choices, guests, callers for talk radio or competitions, timings, and overall show content. They also may produce recorded content, from shows to radio commercials and commercial bumpers.

Radio Production

There are different types of radio production so let’s be clear about each.

How Do You Become Radio Producer?

Whilst now there are many radio production courses at the universities and from private coaching companies in my opinion still the very best way to learn it is on the job. Whilst courses can be very helpful and I encourage to enrol to get the basics you really need hands on experience from other experienced radio producers. This is how my journey started. I have volunteered at a local Hospital Radio Station at 13 and have been very fortunate to have mentors along the way. Volunteer positions have eventually led to paid positions and I have progressed from there. Don’t expect to become top producer over night. It is a craft and it takes hours of practice. Here are some ideas to help you get started:

Essential Elements of Radio Production

Every good radio producer needs certain ingredients to make outstanding radio production happen. Here is the list of things you will need in order to do a good job:

Community Can Help

Through the last 20+ years I have found that people who do the same thing often are willing to help! There are many Facebook groups and online communities you can join. Do provide value first, don’t expect free training and be willing to do the research. You will find that attitude like this will carry you miles into your journey. I have created a community devoted to radio production. Free to join for anyone willing to also provide value.

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