Profession radio producer

Radio producers are responsible for organising the making of radio shows. They oversee aspects of radio shows such as content, audio production, resource planning and personnel supervision.

Personality Type

• Enterprising / Artistic

Knowledge

• Copyright legislation

  Legislation describing the protection of the rights of original authors over their work, and how others can use it.

• Project management principles

  Different elements and phases of project management.

Skills

• Develop creative ideas

  Developing new artistic concepts and creative ideas.

• Obtain relevant licenses

  Comply with specific legal regulations, e.g. install the necessary systems and provide the necessary documentation, in order to obtain the relevant license.

• Apply organisational techniques

  Employ a set of organisational techniques and procedures which facilitate the achievement of the goals set. Use these resources efficiently and sustainably, and show flexibility when required.

• Manage budgets

  Plan, monitor and report on the budget.

• Manage staff

  Manage employees and subordinates, working in a team or individually, to maximise their performance and contribution. Schedule their work and activities, give instructions, motivate and direct the workers to meet the company objectives. Monitor and measure how an employee undertakes their responsibilities and how well these activities are executed. Identify areas for improvement and make suggestions to achieve this. Lead a group of people to help them achieve goals and maintain an effective working relationship among staff.

• Perform market research

  Gather, assess and represent data about target market and customers in order to facilitate strategic development and feasibility studies. Identify market trends.

• Negotiate with artists

  Communicate and negotiate with artist and artist management about prices, terms and schedules.

• Evaluate broadcast programs

  Evaluate new and existing television and radio programs for suitability and assess the need for changes using information such as audience surveys and feedback.

• Develop program ideas

  Develop ideas for television and radio programs in accordance with the studio's policy.

Optional knowledge and skills

Source: Sisyphus ODB