Master the Mic: Become a Confident Radio Host in One Day

Step into the studio and discover your voice.

IIf you’ve ever dreamed of hosting your own radio show, podcast, or simply want to speak with confidence and charisma, this full-day masterclass is your backstage pass to the world of radio presenting.

Across six immersive hours, you’ll learn how to craft engaging stories, handle live interviews, and sound like a pro behind the mic, all while building your on-air confidence in a supportive, creative environment. You’ll work hands-on with professional studio equipment and leave with your very own recorded segment to add to your portfolio.

What You’ll Learn

In this practical, industry-focused workshop, you’ll master how to:

• Find your authentic radio voice and on-air style
• Plan and produce a polished radio show or segment
• Write and deliver compelling, conversational content
• Develop skills in music announcing, ad reads, and voiceovers
• Build chemistry as a co-host and manage live conversations
• Operate the studio panel and record a short live broadcast

You’ll Leave With

• A recorded on-air segment or mini showreel
• The ability to plan, write, and present your own radio content
• Confidence and presence behind the mic
• A clear understanding of what makes great radio

Who It’s For

Perfect for aspiring presenters, podcasters, journalists, or anyone ready to find their voice and bring energy to the airwaves. No experience required, just curiosity, creativity, and a love of storytelling!

Address: Building Z Level 1, TAFE Ultimo Campus, Cnr Jones & Mary Ann St., Ultimo, NSW, 2007

Can’t make this workshop but want to know more about our courses? Check out our Ultimo Screen & Media course information below:

Certificate III & Certificate IV in Screen and Media (Full Time)

Certificate III in Screen and Media Focuses on Podcasting & Mobile Journalism (Virtual Delivery)

This course offers students the skills to plan, prepare and publish a range of media, in particular in the areas of podcasting, mobile journalism, and social media. These essential skills will help you launch your career as a content creator, journalist, audio storyteller and more. Gain a versatile toolkit and kickstart your journey in the vibrant world of media.

Certificate IV Screen and Media focused on Radio & Podcasting

This stream introduces students to the foundations of producing and broadcasting radio shows and podcasts. Students will learn how to write for radio, researching for segment topics, copyright, programming for radio, scripting for podcasts, and producing podcast shows. They will also learn the technical skills of production, recording, and editing audio to broadcast quality. Students of this stream will have the opportunity to broadcast live and produce podcast shows for our station, TAFE Radio.

Certificate IV Screen and Media focused on Journalism

The journalism steam introduces students to the foundations of good journalism and media production: writing, research, interviewing and ethics. You have the opportunity to publish work on our student news site Off Campus.

Certificate IV Screen and Media focused on Social Media

The social media stream gives students skills in making and publishing content for online and social media platforms and develop strategies for engaging audiences. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with radio and journalism students, and to publish to our student news site, student radio station and associated social media platforms.

Certificate IV in Screen and Media (Part-Time)

We offer a range of courses and delivery modes. Our Certificate IV Part-time evening is ideal for those wanting a face-to-face learning experience but need the flexibility of studying at night or online. This version of the course runs over 3 nights per week for a 12-month period.

Certificate IV in Screen and Media focused on Radio & Journalism (Part-Time Evening) - Delivery: Combination

This course will give students skills in radio and podcast producing and writing for journalism. Students will learn how to write, plan, record, produce, and present their own creative digital audio content with confidence. They will program for radio and podcasts and gain technical skills in production, recording, and editing audio. Students will be broadcasting live and produce podcasts for our online radio station, TAFE Radio. They will also study writing, researching, and interviewing for our WordPress news site.

Diplomas of Screen and Media (Full Time)

At Ultimo, we offer 3 specialisations: Radio & Podcasting, Journalism, or Social Media. See below for more details:

This course is an intermediate, practical course and will build on skills learned from the Certificates III and IV Screen and Media course. Students will learn advanced interviewing skills, video and audio journalism, and multimedia storytelling. Teachers and mentors will assist and encourage learners to create portfolios and apply for employment or internship positions within the media industry.

Students will have the opportunity to take leadership roles in hosting and running our campus radio station, managing our associated social media platforms and publishing content to our news website.

Diploma of Screen & Media (Radio and Podcasting)

In this stream, students will continue to learn every aspect of radio production and presentation. They will be expected to write scripts for radio and podcasting, demonstrate knowledge of proper broadcasting techniques, construct radio shows including writing run sheets, operate radio and podcasting panels, copyright, and ethics. Students of this stream will have the opportunity to broadcast live and produce podcast shows for our station, TAFE Radio.

Diploma of Screen & Media (Journalism)

In this stream, students will work on extending and polishing their writing and proofreading skills. They will be expected to perform comprehensive and thorough research on story topics, extensively interview subjects, understand copyright, collaborate with fellow students, and working ethically. Works produced by students have the opportunity to get published on our student news website, Off Campus.

Diploma of Screen & Media (Social Media)

In this stream, students will develop strategies for managing online communities and engage audiences. They are expected to write captions for social media, research trends, optimise the use of hashtags, create content in accordance to the TAFE NSW and Off Campus style guide, navigate Canva, use appropriate branding, collaborate with fellow students, schedule content, copyright, and ethics. They will have the opportunity to publish to the news site, Off Campus, to take part in the student radio station, TAFE Radio, and to publish and manage content in various Off Campus social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Spotify).

Have any questions? Email us at radio-journalism-media@tafensw.edu.au

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