Podcasting & Audio Storytelling at the MIPA Summer Journalism Online Workshop

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Podcasting & Audio Storytelling

About this class

Learn how to report and tell audio stories with the general manager and team of directors at Impact 89FM, Michigan State University’s award-winning student radio station. This year, we’ve adapted the course to include new techniques for producing a podcast either at home or in person. This extra content will prepare you for a wider range of possibilities no matter your situation.

You’ll learn about:

• Interviewing techniques
• In-person recording equipment and technologies
• Virtual/remote recording equipment and technologies
• Editing audio with Audacity, Descript, Audition and more
• Finding and adding in music
• Posting and hosting
• Covering news events
• And more

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Instructor

Jeremy Whiting

Jeremy Whiting is the general manager of Michigan State University’s student-run radio station, Impact 89FM. He is the former adviser of the broadcast, yearbook and online news programs at Ovid-Elsie High School. Jeremy started at the MIPA workshop as a high school student in the late ’90s and never really left. He has previously served as president of MIPA’s board of directors.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]

Schedule

• Session 1: July 6-18, 2020
• Daily schedule (subject to change):
  • Live instruction: 10 a.m. to noon EDT
  • Office hours to meet with instructor: TBA
  • Independent time for assignments: Varies
• Last day to register: Friday, July 3

This online summer workshop course runs two weeks. Expect to meet each weekday for either a LIVE session with the instructor or recorded lessons. Instructors will also be available to meet with small groups of students during daily office hours. You also will have a daily activity to complete independently and will receive feedback on all assignments.

In addition, MIPA will host opportunities throughout July where participants can connect with each other via speakers, virtual trivia events, a talent show, our workshop awards program and more. We can’t wait to have you join our summer workshop!

Participants will receive a welcome packet with a full schedule and information on accessing our online platform prior to the start of their course.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]

Supplies & equipment

• PC or Mac desktop or laptop, Chromebook or tablet on which you can write, edit and participate in online activities, including video conference class meetings.
• Google/Gmail account to use Google Classroom, Docs and other services
• Internet access
• Smartphone or portable audio recorder to do in-person interviews
• Notebook to take notes
• Pens and pencils
• Optional: Advanced audio recorders, batteries, SD cards, mics (if you own them or if you can borrow from your school)
• Good attitude, desire to learn, ability to have fun

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Special needs & accommodations

MIPA is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting Jeremy Steele, MIPA executive director, at 517-353-6761 or mipa@msu.edu at least 10 business days prior to the start of our program so that we have time to make necessary arrangements. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]return to the workshop main page

Register for this program

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_message message_box_color=”alert-success” icon_fontawesome=””]A nonrefundable deposit of $40 is due at the time of registration to hold a spot in one of our classes. Registrations after June 10 are subject to a $30 late registration charge and are only available if seats remain in a course. The registration system closes for this course on July 3. Students will not be allowed to participate in workshop activities until all fees are paid in full.[/vc_message][vc_column_text]

If you wish to only pay the deposit at this time …

1. Select a ticket below. As you checkout, you must choose “Check payments” or “Request an Invoice/Pay via Purchase Order” as your payment method. Complete the checkout.
2. You will receive an email confirmation.
3. Go to https://mipamsu.org/payment to pay the deposit or to make any additional payments.

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If you have raised money via SponsorMe …

1. Select a ticket below. As you checkout, choose”Request an Invoice/Pay via Purchase Order” as your payment method. Complete the checkout.
2. You will receive an email confirmation.
3. Our staff will review your order and will apply money raised via SponsorMe, our fundraising platform. We will provide occasional updates of any remaining balance due.
4. Go to https://mipamsu.org/payment to make any additional payments.

[/vc_column_text][vc_message icon_fontawesome=””]Refund Policy: We will give full refunds until July 1, minus a $40 nonrefundable deposit. After July 1, refunds of 50 percent are available if cancellations are received at least 24 hours prior to the first meeting of the course. If for some reason you cannot come to the workshop, you may transfer your registration to another person.[/vc_message][/vc_column][/vc_row]