Interviewing for Radio

Interviewing for Radio is a thorough introduction to the techniques and skills of the radio interview. It offers advice on how to ask the right question and elicit a response and guides the reader through the use of equipment, the mechanics of recording, the studio environment, live broadcasts, presentation and pronunciation, and editing material. Written by an experienced producer and instructor, Interviewing for Radio includes: the history of the radio interview and the importance of its role today practical exercises which introduce successful interview and technical skills case studies and hypothetical scenarios to help you prepare for potential difficulties a discussion of ethics, risk assessment, codes of conduct and regulations. The second edition has been thoroughly updated throughout and includes advice from a new range of practitioners, examples of recent UK and International interviews, reference to new and current regulations and guidelines for UK journalists and some comparisons and similarities with those applicable to other countries.