Radio Programme Production

Radio Production is for professionals and students interested in understanding the radio industry in today’s ever-changing world. This book features up-to-date coverage of the purpose and use of radio with detailed coverage of current production techniques in the studio and on location. In addition there is exploration of technological advances, including handheld digital recording devices, the use of digital, analogue and virtual mixing desks and current methods of music storage and playback. Within a global context, the sixth edition also explores American radio by providing an overview of the rules, regulations, and purpose of the Federal Communications Commission. The sixth edition includes: Updated material on new digital recording methods, and the development of outside broadcast techniques, including Smartphone use. The use of social media as news sources, and an expansion of the station’s presence. Global government regulation and journalistic codes of practice. Comprehensive advice on interviewing, phone-ins, news, radio drama, music, and scheduling. This edition is further enhanced by a companion website, featuring examples, exercises, and resources: www.focalpress.com/cw/mcleish.

This comprehensive text has been designed keeping in mind the undergraduate and postgraduate students of Journalism, Mass Communication, Visual Communication, Electronic Media, Broadcast Journalism and other media courses. It gives a detailed account of the different formats of radio programme production—radio news, interview, documentary, feature, drama, docudrama, discussion and phone-in programmes—and also explains methods of production, basics of script writing, studio set-up, special audience radio programmes, specialized broadcasting including educational broadcasting, and legal regulations and ethics related to radio broadcasting in India. The book imparts a thorough understanding of the history of radio broadcasting in India, community radio, radio journalism, model of radio in India, FM revolution in India and the different wings and functionaries of radio. Practical knowledge needed to succeed in a career in radio by providing the qualities needed to become a successful news presenter, news writer, radio producer and radio jockey have also been furnished. Not only the media students, but also radio professionals and those who aspire to have a career in radio would find the book immensely valuable. KEY FEATURES • Chapter-end questions to help students in preparing for their exams. • Practical exercises and field projects for hands-on experience. • Well-structured tables and neat illustrations to explain the concepts. • Box items to highlight the key points in each chapter. • Model flow charts for students to create and produce their own programmes. • Annexure and references for further study of the subject.

The book is informed, accessible and comprehensive, covering the whole range of skills needed by the radio professional in the studio and on location with practical guidelines explaining how radio programmes are made and the techniques used to produce them

Programme Making for Radio offers trainee radio broadcasters and their instructors focused practical guidelines to the professional techniques applied to the making of radio shows, explaining how specific radio programmes are made and the conventions and techniques required to produce them. This book describes how and why these methods are applied through the use of a behind-the-scenes glimpse at working practices and procedures used in the industry. It considers the constraints and incentives that limit or stimulate creativity and innovation within programme production. Programme Making for Radio examines the individual roles and responsibilities of the whole production team and the importance of team-working skills. Chapters focus on the specific requirements of specialist programmes and offer advice from a range of programme makers working in local and national broadcasting. There is a case study example that follows the progress of a feature programme from pitching the original idea, through assembling material to final transmission. Programme Making for Radio includes: a clear description of the role of each member of the programme making team, their duties and responsibilities practical tips on interviewing, mixing and presenting explanations of the key elements that make up a radio programme such as clips, wraps, packages, features and interviews with a full glossary of technical terms. This book is informative, accessible and comprehensive, covering the whole range of skills needed by the radio professional in the studio and on location.

An introduction to the field of radio production. Structured to provide a balanced mix of techniques and theory, along with step-by-step instruction in hands-on production techniques.