Radio and podcast presenting: advanced (intensive)
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- Start Date: 14 Mar 2026End Date: 15 Mar 2026Sat-Sun (Daytime): 10:30 - 17:30In PersonLocation: Keeley StreetDuration: 2 sessions (over -2 weeks)Course Code: DMA012Tutors: David SpencerFull fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £139.00
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What is the course about?
This is an opportunity to take your love of radio to the next level.
The course supports you with a tutor-editor to craft a pre-recorded radio programme or extended feature on a subject of your choice, mixing interview clips, music and sound effects into your own production. This weekend workshop will be delivered in the media studio.
What will we cover?
Writing for, reading and talking on air. Producing features and improving interview skills. Working up a radio pitch into a feature or programme.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
Decide on material and interviews.
Record material and select clips.
Organise your programme or extended feature, adding in music and special effects.
Write and record your microphone links.
Edit and put the finishing touches on your piece.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
Suitable for anyone who has done Radio Improvers or has some broadcasting, podcasting, journalism or production experience or similar. Not suitable for beginners.
If you are new to voice classes please take a moment to read our full sequence of voice and speech classes at City Lit before choosing.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
Practice, class tutorials and discussions. This weekend workshop will be delivered in the media studio and there may be some homework after the first day.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
No. Recorded material MAY be made available via Google Classroom at the end of the course in accordance with our privacy policies and data protection regulations.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Voiceovers; Character voice for animation; Using your voice for audio books; Storytelling. Please refer to our full sequence of voice and speech classes at City Lit as you consider which area you would like to study next.
David Spencer has worked in radio and podcasting since the early 90s, having developed a passion for audio at an early age, doing radio shows for an audience of one in his bedroom! After working as a presenter and journalist in commercial radio for ten years, David became a senior journalist with Sky News Radio, as well as working at Smooth Radio, Classic Gold and BFBS. Since 2012, David has been a lecturer at the University of Westminster, working in radio and journalism courses, including leading modules on speech radio and commercial music radio. As Head of News for Wireless Group from 2017, David helped launch Times Radio, and was the creator of several international podcasts, including the talkSPORT Hit. David’s training work has also seen him provide media coaching to British ambassadors taking up posts around the world and with the British military, including working as an ‘embedded’ journalist with the army in Kenya. His most recent project has been helping Reuters create its first consumer facing podcast, Reuters World News. He has a passion for music and sport and loves mentoring and helping people develop skills.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.