Radio Documentary Course
Master the craft of radio documentary journalism: sharpen research, design powerful interviews, write natural narration, plan sound and structure, and navigate ethics to produce compelling 25–30 minute stories for public radio audiences.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
The Radio Documentary Course gives you practical skills to plan and produce a polished 25–30 minute local audio story. Learn fast, accurate research methods, topic selection, and focused interview design, then write natural narration that fits your voice. You also plan sound design, structure segments for strong pacing, and handle ethics, consent, and rights so your final piece is ready for broadcast or podcast.
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Develop skills
- Local audio research: verify facts fast using data, FOIA tools, and public records.
- Radio story development: shape local issues into focused, reportable angles.
- Interview craft: design ethical, sound-rich conversations with diverse voices.
- Narration writing: script natural, paced voiceover that fits public radio style.
- Audio structure & ethics: plan segments, sound design, and legal-safe delivery.
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