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Intro to Radio & Podcasting

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Funded by The King's Trust
Overview

About this course

The Gaydio Academy, in partnership with The King's Trust, delivered radio skills training, peer support and mentoring to give participants their first steps in radio, a look at the industry as a whole and then creating content for all participants to take away with them to help them into future volunteering roles & work experience.

What Was Learned

Skills learners built

Taster session, and an introduction to radio and how to become a radio presenter
Show content & news presenting
Other roles in radio and a look at music
Advert production
Creating your own station and job searching in the industry
Podcast creation, and a session exploring next steps with Gaydio and other radio stations
Who It Was For

Who this course was for

Delivered for The King's Trust participants in London taking their first steps in radio.

Course Structure

How it worked

A 5-day course, from a taster session through to producing your own podcast and a live news demo, with a session on next steps tailored to each participant.

Outcomes

What learners took away

Each participant left with a group-produced podcast and a live news demo, plus a plan for next steps into radio, volunteering or work experience.

Practical & Criteria Info

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What learners made

News Demo

During one session, participants took part in creating a news report from scratch and recorded this live. Taking current news stories, they constructed a journalist layout to present this on-air. Individually, they recorded and then edited this down to the final feature. Please see below one example created by Vanessa, Lou & Rachel:

Podcast

The end goal of the week was for each participant to produce a podcast in a group that they could take away with them, which they could all discuss for up to 15 minutes. They had to come up with a topic, work out the questions and layout of the episodes and record for up to 15 minutes. Please see below the podcast created by Shay, Reshmi & Lauren:

Testimonials

"Best course I've been on. Lee is just so real, fun, engaging, and I love him!!"

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Participant from course
London

"Never felt more supported doing a course on a topic that I had absolutely zero experience in. Lee was beyond supportive! I genuinely feel like I can start a career in radio and/or podcasting now and I know Lee will be there to support me even after the course!"

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Participant from course
London

"Lee was a very engaging leader who helped me walk away with a good understanding of every unit in this course. I feel very galvanised and ready to break into the industry!"

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Participant from course
London

"Gaydio academy has been the best week and has really made me feel a part of something. Lee teaching us he is just incredible with the most amazing energy and his way of teaching is brilliant never lets a question slide and is always attentive."

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Participant from course
London

"This course was the perfect introduction to radio as an industry and as an outlet for creative expression!"

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Participant from course
London

"Joining the Gaydio Academy was a transformative experience. From the moment I stepped into the studio, I felt welcomed and inspired. The course content was comprehensive, covering everything from the fundamentals of radio broadcasting to techniques in digital audio production. The courses were incredibly well-structured, and the resources provided were invaluable."

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Participant from course
London

"The Gaydio Academy isn't just a course; it's a community. I left feeling empowered, confident, and ready to pursue my dreams in radio. I wholeheartedly recommend this course to anyone passionate about broadcasting, especially if you're looking for an inclusive and supportive learning environment. Thank you, Gaydio Academy, and especially thank you, Lee, for making this journey unforgettable!"

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Participant from course
London

"The week has been a great introduction to the world of radio. Gaydio's values in being a community radio station for the UK's LGBT citizens was woven fantastically into the content, whilst also providing a general overview of the industry. Most importantly, a chance to connect with other participants and creatives."

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Participant from course
London

"I took part in a free 5 day course led by Lee who was very enthusiastic, supportive and uplifting. From day one we got hands on experience recording in a studio. You feel nervous at first but the feeling straight afterwards is so worth it! We have recorded different style demos - from fun and charismatic to factual and serious. Each day is full of interesting content - make sure you don't miss out on any of it! It is a very well rounded course covering all the jobs/steps/crafts involved in radio and podcasting."

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Participant from course
London

"This course has inspired a feeling of confidence and motivation that I have not felt for a long time. The Gaydio Academy differs from other skills courses as it's also delivered by someone who actively works in Radio and not just the classroom. During the week we got to practise recording which is empowering to see the possibility of a future me on the radio."

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Participant from course
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Funded by The King's Trust

The King's Trust believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing. They help young people from disadvantaged communities and those facing the greatest adversity by supporting them to build the confidence and skills to live, learn and earn.