Reform Radio: Skills Bootcamp - Video Podcast Production

Do you want to work in the Creative & Cultural Sector? 

Reform Radio are bringing you a brand new Skills Bootcamp in Video Podcast Production. It’s free to access and travel and refreshments are provided. The aim of this programme is to support you into a paid role in the Creative and Cultural Sector. 

This programme takes a hands-on approach, responding to real creative briefs and producing a piece of content from development, through pitching and production, to post production and showcase. You’ll have access to masterclasses from industry experts and be fully supported by our team using the latest video and audio equipment.

On this programme you will work in a small group to create:

• A 5-10 minute episode of a podcast 
• A 1 minute taster 
• 2-3 video teasers for social media

You will learn:

• An overview of the podcast landscape, including the increased importance of video
• How to interpret and respond to a creative brief based on client’s needs
• How to script, structure and plan a podcast 
• How to develop the idea into a production workflow and plan
• Training in Reform Radio’s industry standard video podcast studio, event space and production gallery
• Working with talent and contributors 
• Tips on presenting and interviewing 
• How to record and edit both video and audio podcasts using latest software and technology
• How to split the final product into different lengths and formats for various social platforms
• Developing a podcast launch and marketing strategy
• Podcast distribution and analytics

Read our interview with some of our recent Video Podcast Production participants to find out more about what you could get up to on the course here.

Programme Dates:

Round #5

Weekdays from 10th March to the 28th of March (10AM til 4PM)

Eligibility:

• 19 – 30 
• Working or living in Greater Manchester
• Are currently one of the following:
• Unemployed
• Freelance/ Self Employed
• Employed but looking for new work in the creative and cultural sector 
• Have the right to live and work in the UK

No prior experience needed 

If you work within the sector and are looking to upskill and stay in your current role, please get in touch with mike@reformradio.co.uk for more information on how to get involved.