Course description
Get ready to immerse yourself in a captivating, fast-paced communications career like no other. Our exclusive in-studio radio presenting training is your gateway to a world of endless possibilities.
At the heart of this transformative course lies our three key focus areas: Voice-training, News-reading, and the Art of Interviewing. You’ll be guided by seasoned radio presenter, Ellen Gunning, throughout your day in the studio, while a qualified sound engineer ensures your brilliance is captured on a professional sound desk.
Training takes place in the professional studios of Dublin City FM. Located in the vibrant city of Dublin, Ireland, our cutting-edge studios await your arrival. On this workshop, you’ll don the headphones, take control of the microphones, conduct captivating interviews, and get comfortable with the sound of your own voice. You’ll feel the energy of a real radio environment as you unveil your true strengths.
Full details can be found on our website: Workshop Training – Irish Academy of Public Relations
Demo Disc
Upon graduation, you’ll receive your Demo Disc featuring your recordings and a Certificate in Radio Presenting. Your Demo Disc is your passport to radio stations, showcasing your exceptional talents to future employers.
Date: March 23rd. 2024 Or May 18th 2024
Time: 9:30am – 4:00pm
Location:
Locations: Dublin City FM Studio. Kreston House, Arran Court, Annan Street West, D07 K271
Your Trainer
“I have created and broadcast my own radio show for 13 years, and was a long-time chairperson of Dublin City FM. I know what it takes to break into this industry”
Ellen Gunning, Chief Executive Officer, is a thought leader, author of the academic textbook (Public Relations, a Practical Approach, Macmillan Higher Education International, UK, 3rd edition, October 2018), and founder of the online training provider, The Irish Academy of Public Relations. An international conference speaker and lecturer, Ellen is globally networked through IPRA (past national president), PRII (conferred with a fellowship), EADL (central council member, 5 million online students), SERAS CSR Awards for Africa (board member), Dublin City FM (Former Chairman of the board of directors), and active membership of PRSA, NUJ, EAJ and the World Trade Centres. Ellen is a regular media commentator on Breakfast Television (Virgin Media 1).
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