Radio Connection
Course Outline

The first step towards your new career. The course is packed full of useful information and easy-to-follow instructions to lead you step-by-step through the training that will qualify you for a position in broadcasting. Assignments include in-studio lab time training in a radio station in your local area!

Section 1: Voice and Speech Development

Resonance and voice inflection Speech improvement Speech vocabulary Diaphragmatic breathing Breath conservation and control exercises Qualities of a good speaking voice The importance of vowel resonance Diction and articulation exercises

Diction and pronunciation exercises Agility drills Stress and phrasing exercise Inflection exercise The announcer Front, middle and back vowels Voice exercises Vocal exercises Voice and speech training

Commercial type Commercial announcing The importance of selling when announcing comercials Know what your selling Understanding your copy Script breakdown Know the characters Know the audience Interpretation of the script Commercial delivery for announcers Radio commercial production Timing commercials

Commercial style guide Commercial copywriting Effective selling types Basic commercial structure The scriptware Copywriter guide Exact timing Writing assignment Commercials with jingles Production DAT and other digital audio software Copywriter techniques

Commercial practice section, over 100 commercials Copy outline Union or non-union guilds SAG

Delivery styles Looping and mixing Sound effects library Digital editing The final voice over mix

The DJ The straight announcer The formula jock The musicologist The comic The man on the street The "True DJ" Successful personality trait Learn to be you Originality Your radio personality Developing your on-air-skill Producer Producing your show Selecting your music Ad-libbing (T) Talk radio format Developing topics for use on-the-air Interview format Original concept ideals

Show timing Program formats (A/C) Adult Contemporary (CHR) Contemporary Hit Radio (AOR) Album Oriented Rock (C) Country Radio (UC) Urban Contemporary (E) Ethnic Radio (R) Religious Radio (MOR) Middle Of The Road Staying within the format Format clocks The station log Disc jockey show Interviewing Station ID's Music surveys The record companies Celebrity interviewing Keeping the interview going Final DJ / talk show

News policy and procedures Announcing the news Responsibility News sources The wire services UPI and AP Investigative reporting News conferences Business Political news Polling Program notice Code of ethics Equal opportunity Freedom of information Controversial matters Wire services and their audio networks Interviews Correspondent reporters Riot coverage Terrorism

Religions Obscene or profane language Lotteries Preparing the news Reporting from the scene Payola Privacy Interception Eavesdropping Copyright Radio hot lines Radio stringers Newscast Newscast with commercials Broadcast journalism News writing techniques Stock market reports Farm reports Special headline news Several practice newscasts News actuality On the spot news reporting

Study hints for sportscasters Sports announcing Employment opportunities for the sports announcer and writer Sports reporting for the all sports and news station Sports reporting for the music station Sports reporting for the small market station Sports reporting for the major market networks Sports announcing for the professional team Play-by-play announcing Color announcing

Sports interviewing Wire service for sports announcing Major sports coverage The sports reporter Tips for the sportscaster Sportscasts Sportscast timing Calling the game The sports snalyst Practice sportscasts One-on-one sports Announcing Sports writing Sports delivery styles

PSA's Public speaking The community Public interviewing Public appearances

The political side Public reporting Charity Nation public issues Local community issues

Weather forecast Meteorologist Weather terms Weather hot lines

UPI weather service Emergency broadcast service Weather forecast celivery

Audio production Reel-to-reel analog machines Digital recording techniques Digital audio DAT Audio consoles Control studio equipment VU meters Patch panels

Transducers and compressors CD functions Pressing the CD Music library Editing and splicing on tape Digital audio workstations Pro-Tools, CakeWalk, SAW programs Digital Editing

Structure within the radio station Station management The program director Sales department Selling time The account executive Ratings Station surveys Music research The radio code

Understanding and using radio audience estimates Arbitron radio market report Advertising agencies Co-op sales Promotions Recording Ratings Geographical areas Small and major market research

Terms used In radio and TV

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Audition tape formats Mixing Covering all radio and TV formats

Final Digital Editing DAT Copies.

Getting that first job in broadcasting FCC license Broadcasting positions and duties at the radio stations Approach in seeking an "on-air" broadcasting position Goal setting Preparing your audition tapes The personal interview

Preparing a resume The cover letter Obtaining your diploma Getting a letter of recommendation (on the station's letterhead) from your local mentor Preparing your package (to send to stations) Keeping your job Growth in broadcasting