1-day course: Podcasting – An Introduction to Audio Recording and Editing for Journalists
Dates: Wed 6 Aug 2025. 10am to 4.30pm. Around 12 places per course. Free to NUJ members. To book, email Joan MacDonald at NUJ Scotland
This course will introduce students to the key concepts in capturing good-quality audio recordings in a journalism context. It will also cover how to edit these recordings using freely-available audio software (Reaper) and prepare it for use in broadcast, podcast, film, web, archive etc. This is a Zoom class, with breaks during the day to work on a practical activity.
Programme:
● How to choose and prepare your recording location.
● Overview of equipment available and how to use it.
● Overview of editing software available and how to use it.
● Audio interview techniques and best practice.
● Practical activity: recording and editing a short audio piece.
● How to publish and monetise a Podcast
● Further resources available.
Requirements:
● A computer (Mac/Windows/Linux – please note an iPad/iPhone is not sufficient for this course) with webcam and running Zoom video conferencing software.
● An audio recorder (Zoom, Olympus, Tascam) or phone capable of transferring recordings to your computer.
● A pair of headphones
Expected learning outcomes:
Students will learn about the range of recording equipment available, choose the most appropriate for their project, and be guided on how to use it. They will also be made aware of the audio editing software available and be given an overview of basic audio editing concepts. They will install audio editing and recording software and edit a short interview-based piece and learn how to publish this.
This course is being delivered by Hamish Brown.