• A woman inside of a radio studio.
  • A woman sitting in a living room with a microphone and various tablet devices on the table.
  • A man inside of a radio studio.
  • A woman inside of a radio studio, holding a pair of headphones.

Media Workshops

Podcasting/Audio Storytelling

This in-person, interactive workshop will expose you to the various approaches of audio storytelling, as well as the tools and skills necessary to create your own audio recording, whether a podcast or story for broadcast/internet streaming. During the workshop you will learn the elements of effective storytelling, how to write in your own voice, use recording gear, and produce audio into sound-rich stories. By the workshop's conclusion you will know what it takes to put together a story for radio or podcasting, and you will have the audio fundamentals necessary to launch your own program.

If you or your organization are interested in launching a program that explores a fascinating topic or creating a platform for people whose voices need to be heard, we hope you’ll join us for this workshop. 

You'll Walk Away with:

  • Skills to record and edit audio
  • Knowledge of different kinds of podcasting/audio storytelling methods
  • Ideas for starting your own program, distributing and marketing it
  • A certificate of attendance that may be used to provide evidence of professional development

Workshop Run Dates

  • May 17: Podcasting Media Workshop

    The Hank Greenspun School of Journalism and Media Studies will host a podcasting media workshop on Friday, May 17. This workshop will expose individuals to various approaches of podcasting and audio storytelling.…

Prerequisites

While no background in podcasting/audio storytelling is necessary, it would be helpful if you’ve listened to a variety of interview-based (The Daily, The Joe Rogan Experience, ESPN’s Daily, etc.) as well as narrative-based (Serial, Snap Judgement, Crime Junkie, etc.) podcasts. Further, this course will have some technical elements involved. No specialized skills are necessary but participants must be comfortable working with technology.

Instructors

Cost

$349

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FAQs

Is this workshop in person or online?

In person.

Where will it be held?

Inside the Media Facility on the ground floor of Greenspun Hall.

Where can I park?

More information to be provided closer to the event date.

What will I need?

Attendees should be comfortable working with technology. You will spend several hours in a computer lab working hands-on with audio editing software and in a studio recording audio. Attendees will be required to create a free Adobe account prior to the workshop.