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The BBC Academy Podcast

Essential listening for the broadcast production, journalism and technology communities. Your guide to everything from editorial and craft skills to taking your next step in the industry. Practical advice on all aspects of TV, radio, journalism.

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22:27

Data Journalism: More important than ever?

The BBC Academy Podcast ·

2017/07/20

In an era where fake news is fashionable, data can help distinguish the facts from the fiction. But how do you interrogate a spreadsheet and hold the data to account? And how can journalists use data to find stories?The BBC has placed the "interrogation of data" at the heart of its annual plan for 2017/18 and subsequent three-year strategy. Around 12 new staff are being recruited, including data journalists, data scientists, developers, designers, a cartographer, and a first head of statistics who

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21:49

Cyber-security: How to protect yourself online

The BBC Academy Podcast ·

2017/07/12

With more and more cyber-attacks in the headlines, including this year's NHS attack, BBC Information security specialist Andrea Walker and BBC News technology broadcast journalist Chris Foxx cut through the jargon to show you how to defend yourself against online threats. "We have to keep our information safe so we're not letting other people know where our children are, or our bank details, or where we're going on holiday."– Andrea WalkerIn this podcast you'll learn about:- the significance of

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14:51

How to get a job: Women in technology

The BBC Academy Podcast ·

2017/07/06

The BBC wants more women to apply for engineering jobs but the advice given at a recent BBC Design & Engineering event could be useful to everyone.In this podcast you’ll hear: - what it’s like to work at the BBC - tips on how to approach a job application - thoughts about changing career direction and goals - specific advice for womenThe question-and-answer session was chaired by Rebecca Salsbury, interim director of platform in BBC Design & Engineering. The panel included:- Frances McNamara

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24:26

VR and 360 video: The path to popularity

The BBC Academy Podcast ·

2017/06/29

Virtual reality (VR) and 360 video are the new cool kids on the media block but how will this impact media organisations? Over the past couple of years, projects have been produced on a wide range of subjects, such as Notes on blindness, The Arctic and even one filmed from the International Space Station. The BBC has produced its own VR content too.There's no doubt that VR and 360 both give the user something extra, taking them somewhere they couldn’t go in real life and providing an 'experience'

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23:56

Making Radio 1's breakfast show with Nick Grimshaw

The BBC Academy Podcast ·

2017/06/22

The Radio 1 breakfast show with Nick Grimshaw achieves more than five million listeners a week, thriving on a diet of the latest music releases, news and guests. The BBC Academy's Roxy Ebrahim-Khan spoke to producer Will Foster, assistant producer Fiona Hanlon and Nick Grimshaw himself to find out what it takes to work on this fast-paced show.In this podcast you'll learn about: - the different responsibilities of presenters and producers - the preparation that goes into each programme - what's most

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23:20

Following your audience on 'dark social'

The BBC Academy Podcast ·

2017/06/15

Billions of people are using chat apps. Can brand owners and broadcasters make themselves part of these private conversations? And should they?The BBC World Service, the Weather Company USA and youth-led creative network Livity have been exploring ways to engage with these hard-to-reach audiences.This podcast explores how organisations are using short animated images such as gifs as well as chatbots - computer programmes which simulate conversations with humans - to become part of the conversation

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25:04

How to edit a documentary

The BBC Academy Podcast ·

2017/06/08

Editing an hour-long factual film can take a couple of months. The editor and director work closely to make the most of what’s been shot and to tell the story as clearly and engagingly as possible.This week’s podcast goes into the cutting room to examine this intense and creative process with two experienced professionals.Sam Billinge is a factual film editor who has worked on a wide range of documentaries for the BBC and other broadcasters in genres including science and business.Jacqui Farnham is

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23:35

How has BBC Three adapted to online?

The BBC Academy Podcast ·

2017/06/01

BBC Three won this year's Royal Television Society Channel of the Year award despite no longer being on television. But how have its commissioning and production processes changed? The BBC Academy's Jas Rao spoke to controller Damian Kavanagh and assistant producers Poppy Begum and Catriona White. "There’s an opportunity in this world about really listening to your audiences and trying to tell stories that will provoke them to have conversations and form communities."– Damian KavanaghIn this

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24:13

Working with sound

The BBC Academy Podcast ·

2017/05/25

You can use sound to tell stories in different ways - whether that's a soundtrack, a character's voice or sound effects for a radio drama.A recent Producers’ Forum session at the BBC studio used by The Archers and Home Front saw a lively debate about the range of skills required in sound production.BBC Academy director Joe Godwin spoke to Neil Hillman, an award-winning sound designer and editor, Marc Silk, a voiceover artist for cartoons, video games and films, and Alice Truman, a soundtrack

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23:44

Coding: The next step for journalists?

The BBC Academy Podcast ·

2017/05/18

In this era of data journalism and interactive online content, what else can people trained in writing and broadcasting do to tell their stories and reach wider audiences? Coding is one answer.BBC data journalist Daniel Wainwright spoke to BBC News Labs engagement producer Allison Shultes, software engineer turned journalist Niko Kommenda and assistant professor in information and communication studies at University College Dublin Bahareh Heravi."We need to have skills to be able to crunch this data

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21:58

Radio 1's The Surgery: Tackling mental health live

The BBC Academy Podcast ·

2017/05/11

Live radio requires a lot of effort at the best of times - more so when you're dealing with sensitive issues, vulnerable contributors and medical advice. We find out how the team behind BBC Radio 1's The Surgery put the show together and deal with a wide range of medical issues from callers, especially mental health problems.In this podcast you'll learn about:- specialist production and presenting skills - the processes in place to protect callers - the issues around offering advice - the duty of

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23:53

Pitching programme ideas: TV commissioner's tips

The BBC Academy Podcast ·

2017/04/13

To get a programme on television, you first have to master the commissioning process and pitch to someone who’s in a position to give you the go-ahead.“When it works it is absolutely the best feeling in the world,” says Lisa Hazlehurst, head of Lion Television, Scotland. “When it doesn’t work you really do have to pick yourself up.”"The key to success is serendipity and something that punches your show above the noise – and that’s often the talent.”– Alan TylerIn this podcast presenter Sally

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20:19

How to take the first steps in your career

The BBC Academy Podcast ·

2017/04/06

There are so many options when choosing a career, the competition is tough, and most school leavers have little practical experience. The BBC Academy's Kris Bramwell spoke to BBC new talent schemes coordinator Affie Jeerh and National Careers Service adviser Rachel Locke to hear their advice. "What I firstly advise people to do is have a real, hard think about what it is that makes them the person they are."– Affie JeerhIn this podcast you'll learn more about: - getting your CV right - how to write

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20:58

Career change: How to make the leap

The BBC Academy Podcast ·

2017/03/30

Changing your career, whether through choice or redundancy, can be daunting. You can feel inspired and confused at the same time.But where do you start? And what do you need to consider?"The average millennial, by the time they retire, will have probably changed their job at least 14 times."– Mel BarclayIn this podcast you'll learn more about:- the risks involved - why more people are making the leap - techniques to help you plan - the help available for BBC staffThe BBC Academy's Jas Rao spoke to

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19:07

How to create stories with sound

The BBC Academy Podcast ·

2017/03/23

The stories aren't about sound - they are created using sound. Hugh Sykes uses sound to tell evocative stories and paint pictures in the audiences’ minds. The renowned foreign correspondent plays clips of his work - from the whistling winds of Pakistan to reporting the aftermath of the Tunisia terror attack in 2016. "One of my golden rules is that a radio reporter has to wear headphones like a camera operator has to look through a viewfinder." – Hugh SykesIn this podcast, you will learn how to:-

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23:54

Getting the best out of creativity sessions

The BBC Academy Podcast ·

2017/03/16

If you work in the media you're most likely to be involved in regular creative ideas sessions (like the one above). But what form can they take - what techniques can you use to improve them?The BBC Academy's Charles Miller spoke to former BBC journalist and development producer Steve Rawling, the founder of creativity training company Now Go Create, Claire Bridges, and Facebook product designer Tanner Christensen. “It's about understanding how to create what I call a 'whole brain team'..

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14:13

Barbara Nice: From stand-up to radio sitcom

The BBC Academy Podcast ·

2017/03/09

BBC Academy director Joe Godwin spoke to comedian Janice Connolly and BBC Comedy executive Rebecca Papworth about taking unconventional Birmingham housewife Barbara Nice from a stand-up act to a rounded radio sitcom character.Janice developed her Barbara Nice character in the late 1990's and it led to her being spotted by Peter Kay.“As an artist it's important you have a relationship where you think you're being talked to properly - the person you're working with gets you artistically but is also

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23:10

Desert Island Discs: Working with the stars

The BBC Academy Podcast ·

2017/03/02

Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs has earned its 75 years on the air by consistently producing revealing interviews with well-known guests like US actor Tom Hanks above.We asked series producer Cathy Drysdale to explain how the show is made:- how to book big-name guests - how their lives are researched - what happens during the studio recording - how the programme is edited - what personal qualities you need to work on the seriesCathy reveals the way her team works flexibly to fit in with guests' busy

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24:30

How to make it in TV drama scriptwriting

The BBC Academy Podcast ·

2017/02/23

The way UK television script-writing teams work is changing fast. While today's fragmented digital industry offers less in-house stability, there are more opportunities with international and online broadcasters. We spoke to TV writer Sophie Petzal, BBC Writersroom development producer Abigail Gonda and Doctors script editor Nasreen Ahmed.“We're less hamstrung by the needs of channels now... I feel like now, more than ever, is the time to get into television.” –Sophie PetzalIn this podcast, you will

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23:56

Digital sport - Closer to the action

The BBC Academy Podcast ·

2017/02/16

Advanced tech, behind-the-scenes experiences, full games on social media - how do the latest digital innovations affect the traditional broadcast industry?And what do they mean for you if you're trying to get a job as a sports journalist or producer?"There are completely new players delivering big audiences through online only platforms... it does feel like it's a bit of a Wild West at the moment." – Professor Andy Miah.In this podcast you'll learn more about:- the new digital innovations being used

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