RADIOTASTIC - week 5
My heading is verging on embarrassing
It is scary not knowing what you want to do with your life, I knew my interests, likes and dislikes however I was challenged to discover what my career will be. My Mum's careers was as a radio producer, before having children, the majority of her time was working for ABC radio national. I always felt a tug towards the radio industry which is why I am here now studying journalism, with the topic and speakers of this weeks lecture I was excited and intrigued to hear about the industry. Week 5 welcomed an online sound lecture (new media...boom!) with Carmel as our speaker as well as interviews from professional radio broadcasters Richard Fidler and Steve Austin from ABC Local Radio. Richard passed on some key points to becoming a great radio producer, he said that radio is more intimate than television, therefore it is necessary to let the listeners feel included, keep the conversation open and think about what audience would like to hear. Richard also mentioned not to be afraid of silence on radio as a producer. Silence is a really powerful in radio, its truthful and revealing. Hearing this I immediately agreed with the concept, however as an aspiring radio producer, before hearing this, I would have presumed silence would be awkward and it would have filled the gap with talking or music. Our second interviewee was Steve Austin. Steve also brought on some worthy advise, bring down the barriers between 'you' and the 'listener', earn their trust so you are able to discuss deeper more emotional issues. Steve also said don't give up, if you really want it, a few knock backs will make you become a more interesting person/radio producer. This interview inspired me to take chances, make risks and work hard. These interviews made my career choice become more solid.
Week 5
I'm still writing in heading style,
Time to start blogging,
see you down there,
Yep, im embarrassing.
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