Friday, 20 May 2016

LO1 Task 2: Job roles report

As part of my unit 55 Talk and music Radio production The brief was to create a Talk and music radio show for a intended audience up to a hour long.

Research:
I will be investigating job roles within the radio production sector, specifically Program Director and script Writer.

Introductory description:
  • Skills 
  • Duties
  • Contribution
  • Equipment
1. As a radio program director the job is to catch the audiences attention as soon as they tune in you must be able to keep them drawn in so they do not switch it to any other station. You must know your target audience and give them what they want including music,documentaries and quick news segments for the younger audience. It is a job with long hours but the pay rate is said to be very good.

My suitability for the role:
I believe the I have the required attributes to become a radio program director. I have a good eye for detail and I know may way round using radio equipment. You must be aware of the ratings this is crucial so you must keep the viewers entertained to keep your radio show running I feel that I can do this as you must be able to relate everything you do to the viewers watching of a wide range audience. You also play the role of a administrator handling the business of the radio station this is a key element which I think I can do.

2. As a script writer you must be able to create and develop imaginative scripts which keep the audience entertained. Writers will work within different production teams at various stages, They must be able to work to very tight deadlines for example some radio shows have weekly episodes which can be hard to write on demand so they must be able to do a quick turn over. Writing for each genre requires thinking about directions and sound effects.

My suitability for the role:
I believe I have the required attributes to be a radio script writer, you must be a creative and imaginative person who can write on demand. Work activities include meeting script requirements, providing advice on scripts and meeting deadlines. I believe I can do this all because I am a highly motivated individual who is always imaginative and is also able to work long hours to meet tight deadlines. Being able to travel is essential too you must be able to work in a team and meet your production team I feel I can do this with my ability.

Comparisons of roles:
Both of these roles are vital to make sure the radio show gets completed on time to a high and professional standard. The Radio program director must be able to keep the program running and the audience entertained with a good eye for detail, whereas the script writer has to be imaginative and create the written element to a high standard every day in advance so that the radio program stands out and draws the viewers in, without a written script the radio program will not be as successful because it is always best to have a plan ahead.




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