Interactive and Practical Media Skills Training

Near FM run interactive and practical Media Skills Training for Radio Production for students and young adults:

Get a chance to produce a radio programme in a safe and supportive environment. In this training we look at presenting skills, media literacy, different strands of media, media regulations and law, how to use the studios/ portable recorders, interviewing/research skills, production features, how to structure a running order and produce a programme.

As part of the training with group will record a radio programme including different features.

This training course runs over 7 x 2hours for groups of 4- 12 students. Suitable for Transition Year Students and other young adults. We can tailor a training course to suit your groups’ needs. For further details and cost call 01 8671190 or email training@near.ie

‘It was a great opportunity for TY students in a DEIS school to be able to visit, develop a radio programme and meet others who work in this industry. A fantastic opportunity for the students to get into the studios and developing their literacy and communication skills. I would recommend this course.’


– Transition Year Teacher Marino College, February 2019

Near FM run interactive and practical Media Skills Training for Podcast Production for volunteers:

Get a chance to learn how to produce a podcast in a safe and supportive environment. In this training we look at media literacy, how to use portable recorders, editing, interviewing/research skills, production features, storytelling, Soundbites, how to structure and produce a podcast.

This training course runs over 6 x 2hours for max 12 participants. To find out more call 01 8671190 or email training@near.ie

Suitable for absolute beginners and those who want to improve their skills. We would love you to stay involved after the training and to produce your own podcast on Near FM.

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