Learn Podcasting in a Day
Do you have a story to podcast? Suitable for ages 16 and up, this Saturday workshop will inspire and teach you the skills to develop your amazing podcast idea. Over 4 hours, you will learn the basics of how to interview, record, and edit at Yarrila Place’s Digital Studio. Facilitated by experienced podcast producer Liz Keen.
The session will cover:
- What makes a good podcast
- The art of interviewing
- The basics of recording using professional mics and a Rodecaster Pro
- Producing an effective introduction for your podcast
- The basics of editing
- How to distribute your Podcast once complete
What can I expect?
There will be presentations, listening exercises, demonstrations, and other practical exercises. You will receive hands-on training on the use of Rodecaster Pro podcasting studio, that is available to book and use at Yarrila Place.
About the trainer
Liz Keen
Liz has worked in audio and radio production for over 20 years, and in leadership roles for the past decade. She has trained in radio, podcasting and storytelling throughout her career. Liz moved into the podcast space in 2017 as the Executive Producer (EP) and Editor of the award-winning series Still Jill. In 2019 and 2020, she was EP on the 36-part series Little Green Pod. Liz has also been Content Director at ABC Radio Sydney; Chief of Staff for ABC Mid North Coast; and Digital Producer for Four Corners. She has produced documentaries for Radio National’s Earshot, Background Briefing and All in the Mind. She has taught at Macquarie University, The University of Sydney and Southern Cross University and spent eight years as the ABC Open producer on the Coffs Coast, teaching media production and storytelling from Macksville to Grafton. She is currently working as a podcast consultant and Executive Producer with Headline Productions, creating series for the UN, ANU, Red Cross and Medibank. Her most recent podcasts, We Are Lonely, The Long Haul, After the Disaster and Managing Minds are available now.
Date: Saturday 14 September
Duration: 4 Hours
Time: 10am-2pm
Location: Digital Studio, Level 1, Yarrila Place
Fee: $60