Broadcasting & Media Production

Broadcast Ready: Produce and Present Shows for Podcast, Radio, and Online

Go from idea to on-air in one course

12 lessons4 modules8h 58m durationbeginner level

Instructor: StretchLearn Faculty

About this course

Whether you want to launch a podcast, host a community radio programme, or produce live-streamed shows, this course walks you through the real craft of broadcasting. You will learn how working broadcasters structure rundowns, control their voice on-air, conduct compelling interviews, and manage the production process from first concept to final edit. Every lesson is built around techniques used in real broadcast environments, with examples drawn from talk radio, interview podcasts, news programming, and live-streamed shows.

Curriculum

Module 1: Show Design and Format3 lessons

Choosing Your Show FormatPreview40m
Defining Your Audience and Positioning🔒38m
Writing Rundowns and Show Structure🔒45m

Module 2: Voice, Presence, and On-Air Performance3 lessons

Voice Technique for Broadcasters🔒50m
On-Air Presence and Broadcast Persona🔒42m
Scripting for Broadcast: From Full Script to Bullet Notes🔒48m

Module 3: Interviewing and Guest Management3 lessons

Pre-Interview Research and Question Design🔒45m
Conducting the On-Air Interview🔒52m
Guest Management: Before, During, and After🔒37m

Module 4: Audio, Production, and Going Live3 lessons

Recording Environment and Audio Basics🔒50m
Going Live: Radio, Streaming, and the Live Show🔒48m
Production Roles and Running Your Show🔒43m