Curriculum subjects
IT, Music, Media Studies, English, Drama
Summary
Audio Always are an independent production company that develop, produce and deliver podcasts, radio programmes and audiobooks for listeners worldwide. They have audio and visual podcast studios at Media City, Manchester and in Farringdon, London.
So what kind of roles exist in an independent production company such as Audio Always? In this film we meet their Content Director Dave Masterman who talks us through his role and how he got into the industry. We also meet Sophie Ahmed, Audiobooks Production Manager who shares insight into the various elements of her role. Finally we hear from Lillie-Mae Stubbs, a Producer at Audio Always who looks after two major projects for the production company.
Find out more about Audio Always.
Ice-breaker questions
- Can you recall the various elements of producing an audio book?
- How did Lillie-Mae Stubbs kick off her career in radio?
- Across the film there are several job roles and team functions mentioned, can you remember some of them and what they involve?
Lesson plan
Our 60 minute lesson and task for ages 11-18 will introduce careers in radio and podcasts, including additional interactive activities and resources.
