Broadcast & Podcast Workshops
Module 1: Intro to Broadcasting Made Accessible
- Writing 30/60-second commercials or public service announcements (PSA)
- Transferring copy to large print or Braille for visually impaired students
- Voice training and critiquing recordings
- Creating a 30-second commercial
Module 2: Compelling and Entertaining Radio Show Preparation
- Learning techniques for engaging listeners
- Analyzing popular podcasts and YouTube videos
- Using sound effects and tools to captivate the audience
Module 3: Using Accessible Players and Show Hosting
- Utilizing accessible software for music and commercial scheduling
- Practicing hosting skills under pressure
- Taking requests from classmates and delivering a smooth show
Module 4: Finding Sponsors and Creating Brand Partnerships
- Strategies for attracting sponsors and underwriters
- Developing a personal brand and identifying potential business partners
Module 5: Two-Hour Weekend Show for KINV-DB Innervision FM
- Understanding traffic management and spot scheduling
- Conducting a two-hour show on weekends
Module 6: Advanced Classes
- Promotions and social media
- Syndication and distribution of shows
- Sales and marketing for starting a podcast business
- Negotiating with businesses for shows and commercials
Module 7: Locating Guests and Recording Techniques
- Finding guests for interviews
- Utilizing Zoom for archiving shows
- Voice-over training using SPL Creator
- Recording commercials with sound effects and music
Module 8: Divine America Training and Special Meetings
- Advanced training with Divine America
- Special meetings with guest speakers from COMBO (music nonprofit)
Module 9: Branding, Sponsorship, and Contracts
- Creating a personal brand
- Finding sponsors and underwriters
- Negotiating radio and podcast contracts
- Setting pay rates in the marketplace
- Adding employment termination clauses
Module 10: Podcast Revenue and Career Opportunities
- Earning revenue through sponsorships
- Exploring broadcasting job opportunities
- Offering income-exempt hourly pay for sponsors
- Creating an air check for radio station applications
Note: The class sizes can vary, with single students able to start anytime and formal start dates for groups of 12 to 24 students.
Attendance and participation are tracked, and grading is based on listener count and progress in using software and plug-ins.
The course completion includes creating an air check and maintaining a recorded history of shows for one year.
Please note that the information provided is based on the given text, and the actual structure and content of the classes may vary.
It's recommended to contact KINV-DB Innervision FM directly for the most accurate and up-to-date information about our class modules
and offerings.
