Podcasting 101

Everyone wants to make a podcast these days. You have a great idea, but where do you begin?? Lacy Roberts, managing producer at Brooklyn-based Transmitter Media, will talk you through the foundational questions you need to answer before setting out — from figuring out if your podcast idea has legs, to setting a budget, to choosing the equipment you’ll need to take your idea from start to finish. If you’re looking to get started in podcasting, but aren’t sure where to begin, this online workshop is for you.

*UM employees and UM School of Journalism students* enter coupon code GOGRIZ at checkout for 20% off registration.

NOTE: Zoom link will be sent to all participants via email ahead of the workshop.

Instructor
Lacy Roberts
Managing producer, Transmitter Media

FAQs

• Who is this workshop for?
  Anyone thinking about starting a podcast but looking for help on how to begin.
• Who is the instructor?
  Lacy Roberts is managing producer at the Brooklyn-based podcast production company Transmitter Media, where she develops and produces original shows for clients like The New York Times, New York Magazine, and First Look Media. Check out Radiotopia’s Over the Road and the first Transmitter original Rebel Eaters Club to hear her most recent work.
• When is this workshop?
  September 24, 5-6:30pm
• Is this workshop in-person or online?
  Online
• What will I leave the workshop with?
  A better understanding of how to take your podcast idea from conception to launch
• Can I take this workshop for college credit?
  No. This workshop is not available for college credit.
• I’m a teacher. Can I earn OPI renewal units for this workshop?
  Yes. You will earn 1.5 renewal units for this workshop.
  
• What’s your refund policy?
  The Montana Media Lab will issue a full refund for cancellations made prior to September 22. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made on or after September 22.