Prerequisites

• High school degree and above.
• Good understanding and knowledge the fields of technology and online broadcasting.

Course Description

Entertainment podcasts are one of the leading forms of digital storytelling, offering a space for creativity, personality, and audience connection. This course provides participants with the complete toolkit to create and produce engaging entertainment podcasts—from concept development to recording, editing, and publishing. Using current industry tools and techniques, learners will gain practical skills to produce high-quality content that stands out across digital platforms and resonates with target audiences.

Course Objective

By the end of this course, participants will:
• Identify the fundamentals of entertainment podcasts, including formats and audience targeting.
• Design episode structures and write compelling and creative scripts.
• Apply professional audio and video production techniques.
• Edit and enhance podcast episodes using standard tools and effects.
• Execute effective publishing strategies and assess performance to maximize audience reach.

Course Outline

• Introduction to entertainment podcasts:
- Definition of podcasts and their main types.
- Types and characteristics of entertainment podcast programs.
- Target audience: understand and meet their expectations.

• Program planning and preparation:
- Choose the program's main idea and define its identity.
- Structure the episodes and identify treatment angles.
- Produce episode scripts and prepare visual content.
- Manage discussions and interviews with guests.

• Episode filming:
- Select suitable equipment for podcast video recording.
- Lighting techniques to enhance video quality.
- Tools and equipment for podcast audio recording.

• Audio and video editing:
- Adjust colors and optimize lighting.
- Remove noise and balance the audio levels.
- Add audio and visual effects.

• Publish the podcast episodes:
- Choose appropriate platforms for podcast distribution.
- Write captivating episode descriptions and optimize titles.
- Analyze program performance and audience feedback.

Course Benefits

• A graduation certificate by Al Jazeera Media Institute.