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podcast producer

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Podcast producers supervise the entire production process of a podcast. This process involves planning the episodes, supporting audio recording and editing, production tasks and publishing the final version of the product. They also develop promotion and marketing strategies based on podcast market trends and target audience.

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Competences
37
Groups
4
Essential
22
Optional
15

Competences and skills

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Essential knowledge 9 competences

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audio mastering

The post-production process where the finished recorded audio is transferred to a data storage device from which it will be copied.

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audio post-production

The mixing process after the music recording phase where each song is edited individually into a finished product.

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audiovisual products

The different types of audiovisual products and their requirements, such as documentaries, low budget movies, television series, records, CDs, and others.

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e-commerce systems

Basic digital architecture and commercial transactions for trading products or services conducted via Internet, e-mail, mobile devices, social media, etc.

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media formats

The various formats in which media can be made available to the audience, such as paper books, e-books, tapes, and analogue signal.

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audio editing software

The various software for editing and generating audio, such as Adobe Audition, Soundforge, and Power Sound Editor.

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audio technology

The various technologies for producing, recording, and reproducing sound.

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marketing principles

The principles of managing the relationship between consumers and products or services for the purpose of increasing sales and improving advertising techniques.

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social media marketing techniques

The marketing methods and strategies used to increase attention and website traffic through social media channels.

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Essential skills and competences 13 competences

Occupation specific

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record audio materials

Record materials such as books, newspapers, and educational materials in audio format. Enhance written texts by adding audio complements or making them otherwise accessible to visually impaired people.

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use microphone

Employ microphones to address audiences in a gathering. Perform basic technical operations to microphones for an adequate usage.

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edit recorded sound

Edit audio footage using a variety of sofware, tools, and techniques such as crossfading, speed effects, and removing unwanted noises.

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manage sales channels

Monitor, control and prospect new direct and intermediary ways to bring services and products to the market.

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prepare broadcasts

Decide on the time frame, the content, and organisation of a TV show or radio broadcast.

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receive appropriate permissions for use of recorded audiovisual examples

Gain and receive appropriate permissions for use of recorded visual examples of your work. Obtain permissions to use images of people in your promotion.

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Cross-sector

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assess studio production

Ensure that actors the production cycle possess the right resources and have an achievable production and delivery timescale.

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coordinate activities in audio recording studio

Monitor the daily operations in a audio recording studio. Make sure that persons involved in recording studio activities can produce the desired quality of sound according to customer specifications. Ensure the material is maintained and available.

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implement marketing strategies

Implement strategies which aim to promote a specific product or service, using the developed marketing strategies.

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plan audiovisual recording

Plan audio-visual recordings.

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plan digital marketing

Develop digital marketing strategies for both leisure and business purposes, create websites and deal with mobile technology and social networking.

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plan marketing strategy

Determine the objective of the marketing strategy whether it is for establishing image, implementing a pricing strategy, or raising awareness of the product. Establish approaches of marketing actions to ensure that goals are achieved efficiently and over a long term.

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supervise sound production

Supervise the creation of sound and decide which music and sounds to use for the movie and theatre production.

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Optional knowledge 3 competences

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advertising techniques

The communication strategies intended to persuade or encourage an audience, and the different media which are used to achieve this goal.

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channel marketing

The strategies and practices, including channel sales, that involve distributing products directly and indirectly through partners in order to bring the products to the end consumer.

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content marketing strategy

The process of creation and share of media and publishing content in order to acquire customers.

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Optional skills and competences 12 competences

Occupation specific

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add elocution techniques to recording audio materials

Integrate elocution techniques for the improvement of audio material in terms of pronunciation, style, register, and grammatical correctness.

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monitor quality of broadcasts

Monitor strength, clarity, and reliability of incoming and outgoing signals to adjust equipment as necessary to maintain the quality of the broadcast.

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Sector-specific

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draw up artistic production

File and document a production in all its phases right after the performance period so that it can be reproduced and all relevant information remains accessible.

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mix multi-track recordings

Mix recorded sound from several sources using a mix panel, and edit it to obtain the desired mix.

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operate audio equipment

Apply technologies for re-creation or recording of sounds, such as speaking, sound of instruments in electrical or mechanical form.

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plan social media marketing campaigns

Plan and implement a marketing campaign on social media.

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record multi-track sound

Recording and mixing audio signals from different sound sources on a multi-track recorder.

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set up basic recording

Set up a basic stereo audio recording system.

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Cross-sector

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apply social media marketing

Employ website traffic of social media such as Facebook and Twitter to generate attention and participation of existing and potential customers through discussion forums, web logs, microblogging and social communities for gaining a quick overview or insight into topics and opinions in the social web and handle inbound leads or inquiries.

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define measurable marketing objectives

Outline the measurable performance indicators of the marketing plan such as market share, customer value, brand awareness, and sales revenues. Follow up on the progress of these indicators during the development of the marketing plan.

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execute marketing plan

Carry out all the activities involved in achieving specific marketing objectives within a given timeframe

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work with a voice coach

Receive advice and training from a voice coach. Learn how to use one’s voice correctly, how to properly pronounce and articulate words, and use the right intonation. Get trained in breathing techniques.

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