Radio Journalism and Podcasts

Undergraduate | 2026

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JOUR 2011
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Course ID
207202
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
2
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course will further develop students' ability to write for radio, longer format radio stories and podcasts. Students will build on existing knowledge of broadcast writing and producing. Students will develop skills to edit news material using industry-standard software, compile news reports on location, apply industry standards to news writing, voice reporting, news production and podcasting as well as knowledge of sourcing and interviewing techniques. They will identify and analyse key ethical and legal obligations associated with broadcast reporting including podcasting. Students will analyse the demands of radio journalism in an industry standard, state of the art radio studio and the processes inherent in the preparation and presentation of radio stories (both short and long format) with a live audience. Students will experience the practical constraints of radio journalism and will learn to work to daily deadline pressures in a team.

Course learning outcomes

  • demonstrate developed ability in writing for radio (news/current affairs/podcasting)
  • ability to compile reports on location
  • ability to use hardware and software associated with radio production and editing
  • develop competence in radio writing, reporting, producing and podcasting
  • demonstrate knowledge and understanding of current issues reported in Australian and international broadcast media outlets
  • identify key ethical and legal obligations associated with radio reporting and podcasting

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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