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Podcasting 101 for scientists, researchers and science communicators
From idea to promotion and everything in-between
Podcasting is a powerful way to share research, ideas, and insights with a global audience. Whether participants are looking to start a podcast or improve their skills, our workshops provide everything they need to take their idea from concept to publication.
In our hands-on Podcasting 101 workshop,participants will learn how to plan, produce, edit, and publish a podcast. Guided by an experienced podcaster, they’ll start by refining ideas, master interviewing techniques, script writing, the essentials of recording and uploading audio, and how to promote and grow their podcast.
We offer a number of flexible online and in-person formats, including:
One-Day Podcasting Workshop: Intensive & Immersive
Dive deep into the world of podcasting with this hands-on full-day workshop. You’ll learn essential skills and apply them throughout the day, leaving with a draft of your podcast and the confidence to bring it to life.
What’s Included:
- The Big Idea: Define and refine your podcast concept to make it uniquely yours.
- Podcast Formats: Discover diverse formats and choose the one that fits your style and audience.
- Content Creation: Craft engaging episodes that captivate listeners.
- Storytelling Techniques: Learn how to hook your audience with compelling narratives.
- Recording Basics: Master recording techniques for professional-quality audio.
- Introduction to Editing: Get started with editing software and seamless audio enhancement.
- Publishing & Growth: Navigate platforms, publish your podcast, and build your audience with growth strategies.
Outcomes:
- A well-defined podcast concept and episode draft.
- Practical skills to confidently produce, publish, and grow your podcast.
Condensed Podcasting Workshop
In this streamlined version of our one-day intensive, workshop focuses on podcasting essentials while offering valuable opportunities to practice key skills.
What’s Included:
- Developing your podcast concept and format.
- Tips for creating engaging content and captivating stories.
- An introduction to recording, editing, and publishing basics.
- Strategies for promotion and growth.
Outcomes:
- A toolkit of essential skills to plan, produce, and grow your podcast.
- The confidence to turn your idea into reality, even with limited time.
Bite-Sized Modules
These focused workshops let you dive into specific aspects of podcasting. Choose one or combine them for a customized learning experience.
Available Modules:
- Planning for Success: Build a strong foundation by defining your goals, audience, and content strategy.
- Script writing & Storytelling: Learn how to write engaging scripts and tell stories that resonate.
- Recording & Producing: Master the art of recording and producing high-quality audio.
- Promotion & Growth: Explore strategies to promote your podcast and build a loyal audience.
Outcomes:
- Targeted skills tailored to your specific needs.
- The flexibility to learn at your own pace or focus on key challenges.
Webinars & Talks
Looking for inspiration or a taste of podcasting? Our short webinars and talks provide an engaging introduction to the art of podcasting for scientists and researchers. Learn the basics, explore the potential of podcasting for sharing science, and spark ideas for your own show.
In 60-90 minutes, we can:
- Give groups a clear understanding of podcasting fundamentals.
- Inspire researchers to consider using the podcast format to share science and research in an impactful way.
- Provide answers to real-life questions in an interactive Q&A.
Ready to explore podcasting as a communication tool for researchers?
Get in touch for a no-obligation quote, or arrange a call to discover how we can help you bring your podcasting vision to life.
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We typically schedule workshops and training 6-12 months in advance, so if you have specific dates in mind, we recommend getting in touch as early as possible.
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Loved this. So much information and still time for some good discussions with fellow students. I look forward to being able to use some of the ideas when I create my first poster.
I have just completed SciComm Success' Poster Design Workshop. It was full of interesting tips and tools, some of which I have already built into my poster planning. Although we had a big group and I expected a lecture/webinar format, Suzanne constantly invited us to provide feedback and our own experiences, and I enjoyed hearing what fellow biologists like and don't. I liked that the group was international and enjoyed the flexible and informal discussions - some via chat, some using whiteboards, some simple audio discussion. It felt as if we could all contribute, wherever we were. I would recommend this workshop for anyone new to creating posters for conferences. It would probably be a good refresher for poster presenters, too. Thank you, SEB, for the opportunity.
This was a good refresher on best practice planning and design for posters. I particularly enjoyed the sessions on tools for choosing colour palettes, which I have since used in other communication materials, and the discussion about online and virtual conferences, which was an eye-opener for me during COVID. Thank you, Suzanne!
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