Radio journalism and broadcast regulation

What is radio journalism and broadcast regulation?

This module will ensure you have the essential skills to work as a journalist in radio newsrooms. You will learn how to research, write and produce high-quality reports for radio. 

Radio journalism and broadcast regulation are compulsory modules on the following course only:
NCTJ Diploma in Multimedia Journalism (full-time fast-track/22 weeks, London & Manchester)

The aim of the radio journalism assessment is to ensure trainee journalists can: 

  • Research and write clear, accurate, compliant and engaging content for radio
  • Understand the techniques of interviewing for radio and can conduct a simple interview themselves 
  • demonstrate familiarity with the basic techniques and technology of radio newsgathering, including the sourcing of material 
  • Have an awareness of the basic set-up of radio news studios and can operate simple radio equipment 
  • Demonstrate a practical knowledge of the key principles of broadcast regulation as laid out in the Ofcom Broadcasting Code 
  • Be familiar with the language and terminology of a radio newsroom

When you study radio journalism you must also study the broadcast regulation module.

A testimonial from Micaela Arneson who works at Times Radio.

Broadcast regulation

You will learn and be able to demonstrate a good working knowledge of the principles of broadcast regulation as set out in the Ofcom Broadcasting Code. You will then be able to apply this knowledge to practical real-life situations and to anticipate trouble.

Four News Associates trainees are sat at desk recording their own radio news bulletins. Their all have their microphones and headphones set up and are reading their scripts from their laptops in a broadcast studio.
MIC’D UP: Our fast-track trainees reading out their own radio news bulletins

See more about how you are assessed here.