Presenting: The Producer

Some wisdom can only come with experience. In 'Retrospective Advice' producers look back and discuss with Lisa what they wish they'd known on their first day in the industry.

Phone opping is quite often the first job you'll have at a radio station, and when a caller goes wrong it can go spectacularly wrong. Lisa gives you a heads start in how to keep calm your first few times on the phones. Radio's no longer restricted to sound; it’s now a 360 degree medium where shareable content is king. Lisa discusses the power of social media and the importance of incorporating its abilities into radio features.

Interviews are a staple in radio and fall under the duty of you the producer, to organise. If you haven't much experience at booking guests this can seem daunting. Lisa asks your questions for you and deconstructs the art of the interview with three seasoned producers.

Talent management is the term given to the shared respect and support that connects presenter talent and producer talent. It unites a team to do the job best they can every show. Learning to be a supportive team player is crucial for anyone wishing to work in radio, join Lisa as she discusses the art of talent management with senior producers.

Assistant producer (or broadcast assistant) is a very common entry-level position into a radio station, but what exactly will be expected of one? Lisa speaks to both senior and assistant producers about the role within a team.

Like many creative careers there is no set path into the radio industry. This lack of clear steps discourages many from transitioning into the workplace. Lisa sits down with several established producers to hear how the found their way.