Select and brief radio and audio contributors

This standard is about selecting and briefing anyone required to contribute to a radio and audio production, including members of the public, celebrity guests, expert contributors, guests, actors or musicians.
 
This standard is for those who select and brief radio or audio contributors.

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1. use information to assess the number and nature of contributors required for a radio or audio production
2. produce specifications of the types of contributors required for a radio or audio production
3. identify and access relevant and reliable sources of information about potential contributors
4. identify potential contributors whose characteristics match those of the specification and confirm your decision with colleagues
5. give contributors information about the nature of the role, and of any special requirements
6. assess potential contributors against selection criteria, establishing their relevant personal or professional experience, competence, qualifications and any required licence to practise
7. select contributors who offer the greatest potential for meeting radio and audio production requirements, agreeing suitable alternatives when necessary
8. brief contributors with the information they need about the contributions sought from them, their role in the radio or audio production and the roles of others taking part
9. offer sensitive and courteous support to contributors when required
10. inform contributors of any relevant studio or location practices on their arrival, including local health and safety arrangements
11. ensure that contributors are escorted from the studio or location on completion
12. complete consent forms as required

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1. the sources of relevant contributors, and how to access them
2. the relevant legal, contractual, ethical, and health and safety implications of using contributors
3. the importance of identifying the contractual and related implications of using contributors
4. why it is important to keep accurate records and notes
5. the purpose and structure of each radio or audio production, programme or item and what is required of any contributors
6. the criteria for selection of contributors for each radio or audio production and how to establish if these criteria are met
7. the extent of individual contributors’ knowledge and experience of taking part in radio and audio productions, and of production practices
8. the different issues involved when contributors are at a remote location rather than present in a studio, face-to-face with a presenter or other contributors
9. how to provide support and safeguard contributors
10. health and safety procedures applicable to the location

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2027

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ScreenSkills

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SKSRAC18

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Station Manager, Production Coordinator, Studio Manager, Radio Presenter, Technical Producer, Broadcast Assistant, Assistant Producer, Producer, Executive Producer, Drama Producer, Comedy Producer, Documentary Producer, Podcast Producer, Audio Producer

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radio; audio; contributors; studio; location; celebrity guests; expert contributors; guests; actors; musicians;

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