As you know PBS is community radio station devoted to playing specialist and under-represented music, so if it’s your dream to be a PBS announcer consider undertaking the course. Topics covered include:
1. PBS
2. Introduction to Radio/Writing for Radio
3. Radio Voice/Presentation
4. Interviewing/Broadcast Law
5. Planning a Program/Technical Skills
6. Programming on PBS/Using the studio
7. Prepare you for making a demo
Please note that computers are used in the studio. Given that time is limited, we are unable to provide an introduction on how to use a computer, but we’ll definitely be able to show you how to use the software in studio.
PBS is running announcer courses for the following dates in 2016:
Wednesdays in March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 of March with Campbell
Tuesdays in April 5, 12, 19, 26 of April & 3rd of May with Beth
Wednesdays in June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 of June with Campbell
Mondays in July 4, 11, 18, 25 of July & 1st of August with Maddy Mac
Wednesdays in August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31st of August with Cam
Mondays in September 5, 12, 19, 26 & 3rd of October with Maddy Mac
Wednesdays in October 5, 12, 19, 26 & 2nd of November with Beth
Mondays in November 7, 14, 21, 28 & 5th of December with Jen Crowley
Rates:
Prices
Full Fee $330 PBS Member $300
HCC/ PCC concessions
Concession $220 Concession fee for the PBS member $200
Now that you know all that - if you’re keen in doing the PBS announcer course do the following:
1. Download the announcer course application form
2. Complete it [specify the month] and send it to hr@pbsfm.org.au
3. Once payment has been processed you’ll be confirmed in the class
4. Turn up to classes and learn a lot!
