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Radio News Writer Course

What will I learn?

Learn how to write news for radio like a pro with our Radio News Writing Course. This course is for people who work in radio already, and it will help you get better at talking to people clearly, following the rules of good journalism, and finding the right information. You'll learn how to write scripts that are easy to understand and interesting, how to manage your time well, and how to stay fair and balanced. We'll focus on keeping things simple, clear, and sounding like you're talking to a friend, so you can tell news stories that people will really listen to. Join us now and make your radio career better.

Apoia's Unique Features

Online courses available for life
Certificate aligned with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
24/7 online support
Select and arrange the chapters you want to study
Set your own course schedule
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study at your convenience, no internet needed

Develop skills

Enhance the practical skills listed below

Make sure people are listening: Write news that grabs the attention of all kinds of listeners.

Do journalism the right way: Find the balance between what the public needs to know and respecting people's privacy and staying fair.

Become a fact-checking expert: Know how to find trustworthy sources and check if information is correct.

Manage your time well: Decide which stories are most important and get them done on time, even when deadlines are tight.

Write great radio scripts: Create scripts that sound good on the radio, are easy to understand, and use soundbites that make an impact.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before beginning, feel free to change the chapters and the workload.

  • Choose which chapter to start with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can add

You will be able to generate more chapters like the examples below

This is a free course focused on personal and professional development. It is not akin to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate course, but offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.