College Diploma - Broadcast - Radio (1168)

Students who are interested in following in the footsteps of their favorite radio host or in becoming the newest podcast star, the Broadcast-Radio diploma program will provide them with the hands-on experience they require. Students will learn from industry professionals and have access to state-of-the-art digital audio studios, providing them the opportunity to learn on equipment and software currently used in their field. Students will hone their on-air skills taking shifts at Conestoga College's streaming station Q2 or radio station 88.3 CJIQ FM, one of the largest campus radio stations in the country. As a radio student, students will become fully immersed in the operation of the stations and their online presence. Specific attention within the program is paid to on-air performance, announcing, audio production, creative writing, research and interviewing, news presentation, sales, marketing, promotions and podcasting, as well as social media and digital content production for multiple platforms. A field placement provides an opportunity for students to work alongside industry professionals and make valuable contacts.