Radio Production
The standards provide the most up to date description of the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to perform the main roles and responsibilities for occupations within the creative media industries.
Developed by industry practitioners, employers and other key stakeholders the standards show exactly what is required of professionals in the industry.
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National Occupational Standards for Radio Content Creation
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Preparation ![]()
RC1 Work effectively in radio
Industry context and the market![]()
RC2 Research the structure of the radio Industry ![]()
RC3 Research audiences for radio ![]()
RC4 Contribute to the creative process in radio
Ideas and research![]()
RC5 Originate and develop ideas for radio content ![]()
RC6 Undertake research for radio ![]()
RC7 Work to a brief for radio content ![]()
RC8 Pitch ideas for radio content ![]()
RC9 Evaluate ideas for radio content
Writing and scripting![]()
RC10 Write for radio ![]()
RC11 Write for multi-platform use in radio
Using broadcast technology![]()
RC12 Manage audio material ![]()
RC13 Operate a radio studio ![]()
RC14 Record audi on location & in studio ![]()
RC15 Edit, process and mix audio
Working with presenters and contributors![]()
RC16 Select and direct Radio presenters, performers and voice-over artists ![]()
RC17 Select and direct performing musicians for audio ![]()
RC18 Select and brief radio contributors
Content production![]()
RC19 Direct or commission others to create content for radio ![]()
RC20 Assist with radio productions ![]()
RC21 Produce speech content for radio ![]()
RC22 Produce music radio ![]()
RC23 Produce multi-platform content for radio ![]()
RC24 Produce live radio broadcasts ![]()
RC25 Produce radio outside broadcasts ![]()
RC26 Produce station branding, radio trails and commercials ![]()
RC27 Evaluate the success of radio programming and projects
Presentation![]()
RC28 Use and develop the voice for radio ![]()
RC29 Present a radio programme![]()
RC30 Prepare for and conduct radio interviews
Ethics and regulation![]()
RC31 Comply with the law when working in radio ![]()
RC32 Conduct yourself ethically when working in radio
For further details please contact our Standards Team on 020 7713 9800.
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