Creative, Content and Storytelling

With Eliza Sarlos, Jesse Cox and Brigitte Dagg‘All the Best’ on FBi Radio 94,.5

www.fbiradio.com

FBi Radio

• Sydney based metro community broadcaster.• Committed to Sydney Music Arts and Culture. • Operates on a youth licence.• Boasts a volunteer community of around 200.

FBi Radio

• Became a full time broadcaster in 2003. • Strong focus on music in programming. • Introduction of talks based programs around

2007 starting with Canvas, the FBi Arts and Ideas program.

All the Best why we thought it was needed

• Stepping outside our comfort zone• Exploring the medium more fully• ATB as a facilitator

“The recorder as a passport into every part of life that seemed interesting”

Jay Allison, (This American Life, All Things Considered, Executive Director of Atlantic Public Media)

All the Best…how it all began…

• All the Best first broadcast in March 2010• Began with a handful of volunteers - 5 people• Began with segments as a two hour show• Soon moved to one hour themed shows• Grew organically

‘How I came to Sydney’Produced by Nikita Agzarian

What content do you make?

The Team

Senior Editorial Team:Executive Producer, Features Producer, Presenter

Editorial Team:Supervising Producers, Sound Supervisor,

Co-ordinator

Contributors:Content makers, Writers, Tech Producers, Musicians, Live

content Producers, Podcasters

Creating an Episode of ATB

• Editorial meetings - choosing a theme• Programming meetings – brainstorming• Pitching an idea • Approval from Supervising Producer and

Features Producers – fine tuning the angle• Show outline from SPs to Snr Ed• Feedback, feedback, feedback!

The Feedback Process

• THE PITCH: Work-shopping the idea on paper with the SP and FP

• THE ROUGH CUT: Story structure, big picture changes, ed oversight

• FINE CUTS: Fine tuning• BROADCAST FILE: Delivery specs• FOLLOW UP: Engaging after the final edit

Creating content in your community

• Build a diverse range of contributors

• Look in your own backyard for content

• Find the right angle – personal over news angle

• Tell big news stories with individual experiences

Creating content in your community

• Collaboration is key!• Build on networks within your community.• Engage with creative organisations who

already produce content.• Think outside the box in terms of what you

can use on air.

The Last Stand Story SlamOpen mic session

Que is an editor & radio producer

Creating content in your community

• Pushing collaboration further:– musicians– curators– writers– performers– tech producers– live content producers

Resources

• Templates – Cue Sheets, Pitch Sheets, Run Sheets and the SP Handbook

• Programming Meetings• Google Site – with access to production

schedule, contacts, files and more!• Weekly contributor e-news updates

(Mailchimp) • Training and development opportunities

Engaging Your Volunteers

• Programming meetings every 6 weeks• Regular communication with contributors• One on one work with team (SPs and ed

oversight)• Provide opportunities for development and

growth

The Future

• Collaborating with like minded stations and/or broadcasters

• National distribution through the CRN• Launch new independent website in Feb 2012

Community Radio as premier content makers

in Australia

not just as a stepping stone

‘Granny’Produced by Madeline James

“Storytelling on the radio builds community on air and off air.”

Contact Us

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