This is an introducton to professional radio skills led by one of the region's top broadcasters Rick Hougton who currently presents the afternoon show on Liverpool's Radio City.

Amongst Rick's many achievements are being the youngest UK radio presenter., a launch programme director for three radio stations, the founder of Dubai's International Radio Conference and the European Radio Awards.whilst also the CEO of Talkabout Media Limited.

During the day long course you will get a grounding in the skills required of a professional radio presenter. Through studio practice time and self-study assignments, you will learn how to engage with listeners by developing your voice, creativity and levels of articulation to help you stand out.

Course elements include;

• Presentation skills the tricks of the trade - building a relationship; voice training,

• “Selling” music, promotions and information

• Building a profile of a target listener; matching content with the target listener; understanding and using the station style books

• Regulation essentials; Defamation, contempt, copyright and the Ofcom programming code on children, privacy, religion; health and other areas of potential controversy.