Why study Radio and Television Production?
In most cases, the credit for Radio and Television programs goes to the hosts, because it is overlooked that, behind the microphone or the camera, there is a whole team that makes going on the air possible. Without the professionals who are neither seen nor heard, a radio or television program would not be possible, which is why the degree in Radio and Television Production is very important for audiovisual media.
Guido is a Radio and Television Producer, although for years he has focused specifically on the former and occasionally takes part in some content for the latter. He tells us what the degree is about and what his daily work is like.
─Why did you choose to study Radio and Television Production?
─Because I was always very interested in audiovisual media but I do not like to be the protagonist; I prefer to create original content and help ensure that everything turns out as planned. It is a very interesting career if you do not have the craving for fame that the media often generate.
─What is your job like, what do you do on the radio?
─I work in the production of a news and opinion journalism program, which also has original columns that are out of the ordinary, Monday through Friday. I arrive every day two hours before airtime, I analyze the previous day's events, I prepare the topics to be covered, the draft scripts, the music, the placement of the columns, and I solve any unforeseen issue that might come up. Then I am present throughout the program for any problem that arises ─which, by the way, something always comes up─ and, when it ends, each day we evaluate how it went and what can be improved, even after a decade on the air. I also handle the scriptwriting and production of awareness spots on different topics that we make. In addition, from time to time I take part in the production of a television special with a media cooperative, although the television side does not appeal to me much.
─What is the positive and what is the negative about your career?
─On the positive side, a producer will never feel trapped by routine. Every day there is a new challenge and, if there isn't one, the content is changed, so we don't get bored. It requires a lot of creativity and imagination. The negative thing is that we are usually not taken into account by anyone. In general, those of us who choose the production sector do so because we are not looking for recognition, but, for example, if the program I produce wins an award, which it deserves among other things because of my daily effort, my name will not be on it.
─About studying for the degree, what can you tell us?
─It is very intense and very entertaining. Especially for people who, like me, started without having any kind of knowledge in production, because from one moment to the next we are already in the field of action, working on a project that we may never complete, but that helps us a great deal to exercise creativity.
Why study Radio and TV Production?
- Because you are passionate about behind the scenes.
- Because you like creating the content that will later be seen or heard.
- Because you think you would feel comfortable in this area.
Where to study Radio and TV Production in Argentina?
ISER (Instituto Superior de Enseñanza Radiofónica), a free public tertiary institution Length: 3 years.
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