Prerequisites

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

Course Description

In a time when working in radio journalism remains limited to a specific group of individuals, podcasts open their doors to anyone interested in entering this world from various segments of society. It has become a trend that captivates many due to its ease of production.
But with a great number of podcasts released daily in the world, in this diploma, participants will learn the foundations and principles that enable the creation of a successful professional podcast capable of competing and attracting the largest number of listeners.

Course Objective

By the end of the diploma, participants will:
• Apply editorial skills and develop voice performance abilities.
• Use techniques for recording, editing, and mixing audio.
• Produce interviews for podcasts.
• Use interviewing techniques for podcasts.
• Explain the basics of podcast filming.
• Publish and develop interaction strategies for podcasts.

Course Outline

• Editing, voice control and elocution:
- The structure of the news story and its main points.
- Voice tone, presence, and speed.
- Tone and sound imagery.
- Delivery, text segmentation, and stress points in sentences.

• Audio editing and mixing:
- Basics of audio editing, unity of theme, and rhythm.
- Professional editing of audio material.
- Use of music and sound effects.

• Podcast interview production:
- Criteria for selecting a suitable guest for the interview topic.
- Criteria for choosing and defining the angle of the interview topic.
- Consider sensitivities and restrictions when selecting the guest and topic.
- The initial meeting with the guest and the possibilities for adjusting topic angles.
- Develop the interview plan and define its main points.
- The narrative structure of a successful interview.

• Podcast conversation techniques:
- The difference between television interviews and podcasts.
- Study the guest's style and personality in conversation.
- Techniques for flow and interaction between the guest and the host.
- Encourage the guest to tell their story and generate new dimensions.
- Challenges of maintaining a good rhythm until the end of the interview.

• Videocast filming:
- Tools and equipment for recording.
- Lighting, visuals, and audio in podcasts.
- Video editing techniques and software.

• Podcast publishing and promotion:
- A guide for creating visual content accompanying the audio content.
- Publish the podcast across digital platforms.
- Strategies for using digital platforms to promote the podcast and generate profit.

Course Benefits

• A graduation certificate by Aljazeera Media Institute.