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Become a Broadcast Assistant

Funded by The National Lottery Community Fund (Awards for All)
Overview

About this course

Gaydio, with support from the National Lottery 'Awards for All' fund, is offering advanced courses covering key areas of media to help you build the skills you need to land that next opportunity. These include advanced social media (graphics using Photoshop) and advanced audio & video editing (Premiere Pro & Audition).

What You'll Learn

Skills you'll build

The fundamentals of video editing, working with real interview footage
Editing celebrity interviews using professional workflows, graphics and subtitles
Improving and editing audio into broadcast-ready radio packages with sound effects
Creating eye-catching thumbnails and graphics for digital and social media
Producing a complete multimedia package: video, audio and promotional graphics
Who It's For

Is this course right for you?

Anyone with a real passion for helping shows showcase their content, not just to listeners, but across social media. This course is designed for people who can spot those viral moments, turn them into engaging content, and get them out to the world.

Course Structure

How it works

A 3-day, hands-on course covering video editing, audio editing and social media graphics, building towards a complete multimedia package by the final day.

Outcomes

What you'll take away

You will leave with a complete multimedia package you've edited yourself. Video, audio and promotional graphics ready for your portfolio.

Practical & Criteria Info

Gaydio, Suite 14c, Manchester One, 53 Portland Street, Manchester, M1 3LD — view on map ↗
24–26 November 2026
10am – 4pm
Free
Ages 16+
Must be able to travel to Manchester (travel and accommodation not covered)
Must be available for all the dates above
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All courses are completely free. No experience necessary.

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Testimonials

"I had no idea what to expect, but was put at ease from the moment I arrived. Lee could not be more welcoming and supportive — a brilliant facilitator! He opened up the world of radio. I loved every second!"

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Funded by The National Lottery Community Fund (Awards for All)

The National Lottery Community Fund distributes money raised by National Lottery players to support communities across the UK. This course is funded through its National Lottery Awards for All programme.