Radio Presenter

The Radio Surgery runs one-day, one-to-one, radio presenter training courses from our studio, located near Burnley, Lancashire. The course ensures that the student gets the very best attention and knowledge. Each session usually lasts 6/7 hours - with a light lunch and on-going refreshments included - and is aimed at the following people:

* Those with no radio experience at all.
* Hospital/student/RSL/community/local radio presenters, wishing to either make a move up the radio ladder, or simply wanting to enhance their current skills.
* Pub and night-club DJs, who want to see if they can make the move across.

With personal tuition from a seasoned radio professional, your radio presenter course begins by talking you through the radio studio equipment. After the initial guided tour of the equipment (and all the technical terms!), you have some time for hands-on experience. Then we look at what makes a good radio presenter and what current Station Managers and Programme Controllers are looking for. Plus, how to broadcast good links, compile show prep, script read and interview. Lots of do's and don'ts! We then move on to coaching you through script reading and general links. Pointing out your weak areas and looking at the stronger points. Once we’ve got on the right track, it’s onto recording some sample links.

With the radio presenter course being run in 'workshop' style and totally devoted to you, the actual duration of the course depends upon your ability and indeed how many questions you may have! Indeed, we've spent over nine hours with students, on a number of occasions. Whatever the duration, the fee is the same! We believe that we are one of the few UK radio training providers that offers this service.

One thing is for sure, you won't be competing for time with other students. The day is for you only! Indeed, we tailor the course to fit the student's requirements.

It's not just presentation skills that you'll learn: Hear what Station Managers and PCs are looking for on that all important demo. You usually only have one shot, so get it right first time!

We also give you guidance notes from a senior member of the radio industry. Compiled purely for The Radio Surgery!

You'll leave with training/advice notes and a certificate. We'll also forward on to you a recording of your sample links, plus an appraisal of your current skill level.