{"id":1155,"date":"2025-03-05T11:18:20","date_gmt":"2025-03-05T11:18:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.radioindustrynews.com.au\/?p=1155"},"modified":"2025-03-05T11:18:20","modified_gmt":"2025-03-05T11:18:20","slug":"fast-track-your-career-in-radio-and-podcasting-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/radioindustrynews.com.au\/index.php\/2025\/03\/05\/fast-track-your-career-in-radio-and-podcasting-2\/","title":{"rendered":"FAST-TRACK YOUR CAREER IN RADIO AND PODCASTING"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"hero -article\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"row -centred-6\">\n<div class=\"title-date\">\n<div class=\"date\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aftrs.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Misty_Fisher_1-957x480-c-default.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row -centred-8\">\n<figure><figcaption>Misty Fisher | AFTRS Student and host of Grafton\u2019s 2GF &#8211; Bigger, Brighter Breakfast Show<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<article class=\"flexible-content\">\n<div class=\"flexi-text\">\n<div class=\"inner -padding-zero\">\n<div class=\"row -centred-6\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<h2>APPLICATIONS FOR AFTRS\u2019 GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN RADIO AND PODCASTING OPEN IN JUNE<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Aspiring broadcasters and podcasters from around the country are encouraged to fast-track their career in this booming industry by applying for the Australian Film Television and Radio School\u2019s (AFTRS)\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aftrs.edu.au\/award-course\/graduate-diploma-in-radio-and-podcasting\/\">Graduate Diploma in Radio and Podcasting<\/a>.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">AFTRS offers flexible study for this course with options to study on-campus or online, full-time or part-time.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Misty Fisher is just one of AFTRS\u2019 students who is combining remote learning with a burgeoning broadcast career, having joined\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.2gf.au\/moving_to_89-5fm\/\">Clarence Valley\u2019s 2GF<\/a>\u00a0last year. Misty is 2GF\u2019s Breakfast host.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Learn more about Misty\u2019s experience of flexible learning at AFTRS here:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"fluid-vids\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"678873128\" title=\"Meet Misty Fisher - Graduate Diploma in Radio and Podcasting\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-fQ2t8C82jE?feature=oembed&amp;enablejsapi=1&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aftrs.edu.au\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-24=\"true\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-9105899_44=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aftrs.edu.au\/staff\/andrea-ho\/\">Andrea Ho<\/a>, AFTRS Discipline Lead, Radio and Podcasting said:<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cMisty tells a truly wonderful story about becoming a part of the audio industry \u2013 living in a country town, realising your dream no matter when \u2013 and of course, about AFTRS.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As media strives to better reflect Australia, I\u2019m proud that students can now study radio and podcasting at AFTRS where and when they wish, and that we can help connect them directly to industry.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Saying that, Misty is special \u2013 who rides their bike to the station to do a breakfast shift? She is amazing.\u201d<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Alumni from AFTRS\u2019 Graduate Diploma in Radio and Podcasting are working in Radio and Podcasting positions with some of Australia\u2019s largest media organisations including Romy Sher, Podcast Producer,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.listnr.com\/\">LISTNR<\/a>;\u00a0 Tim Bolch, Drive Announcer\/ Assistant Content Director \u2013\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.krock.com.au\/\">Krock 95.5<\/a>; Guy Clifton, Power 100 presenter,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/triplem.listnr.com\/townsville\/\">Triple M 102.3<\/a>; Dylan Saville,\u202f\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abc.net.au\/listen\/doublej\"><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ABC Double J<\/span><\/i><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f Programs Producer; Leah Porges, Audio Producer,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mamamia.com.au\/\">Mamamia<\/a>; Ellie Parnell, Content Producer,\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abc.net.au\/listen\/programs\/musicshow\"><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Music Show<\/span><\/i><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u202fRadio National; Mitchell Coombs, Producer,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iheart.com\/podcast\/239-is-it-just-me-49638055\/\"><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Is it Just Me<\/span><\/i><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Podcast, iHeartRadio; Liza Harvey, ABC Producer; Zan Rowe, Double J; Ed Kirkwood, Executive Producer,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kiis1065.com.au\/shows\/will-woody\/\"><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Will &amp; Woody<\/span><\/i><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0at Australian Radio Network; Fiona Pepper, ABC Radio National, Features Producer; Clinton Maynard, Presenter\/Reporter, 2GB; Grace Rouvray, Presenter and Producer Mamamia; Greg Byrnes, Head of Content,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nineforbrands.com.au\/ad-specs\/radio\/\">Nine Radio<\/a>; and Alice Moldovan, Producer, Conversations with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.abc.net.au\/listen\/radio\">ABC<\/a>.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Many have gone on to win radio awards nationally and internationally and are in leadership roles in the industry both on-air and behind the scenes, including Pariya Taherzadah, Executive Podcast Producer at Vudoo and New York Festivals World Radio Awards Gold and Silver Winner for\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abc.net.au\/listen\/programs\/the-history-listen\/escape-from-iran\/11100386\"><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Escape from Iran<\/span><\/i><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">; 2GB reporter Clinton Maynard won the ACRA for Brian White Award For Excellence In Journalism in 2023; Miles Martignoni, Head of Audio at Guardian Australia, podcasts include\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/guardian-australia-press-office\/2017\/dec\/11\/the-reckoning-a-major-new-podcast-series-on-the-child-sexual-abuse-royal-commission-launched-by-guardian-australia\"><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Reckoning<\/span><\/i><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f(New York Festival World Radio Awards, Winner of Gold and Grand Awards 2018)\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/australianaudioguide.com\/podcast\/breathless\/\"><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Breathless<\/span><\/i><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/australia-news\/audio\/2018\/nov\/21\/what-is-witch-hunt-podcast-and-why-did-we-make-it\"><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Witch Hunt<\/span><\/i><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">; Tim Blackwell, NOVA\u2019S\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.novaentertainment.com.au\/ricki-lee-tim-joel-talent-page\"><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ricki Lee, Tim and Joel Show<\/span><\/i><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and Kent Small (Smallzy),\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.novafm.com.au\/articles\/smallzys-surgery\"><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Smallzy\u2019s Surgery<\/span><\/i><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, NOVA.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Graduate Diploma in Radio and Podcasting is a hands-on and dynamic course for emerging broadcasters, podcasters and radio producers. Through specialised training and collaboration, in class and during live broadcasts, students learn at an advanced level that the cornerstones of good content are communication, storytelling and knowing your audience. Register your interest to be notified when applications for the 2026 intake open in June.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Learn more here:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn secondary-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aftrs.edu.au\/award-course\/graduate-diploma-in-radio-and-podcasting\/\">Graduate Diploma in Radio and Podcasting<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Misty Fisher | AFTRS Student and host of Grafton\u2019s 2GF &#8211; Bigger, Brighter Breakfast Show APPLICATIONS FOR AFTRS\u2019 GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN RADIO AND PODCASTING OPEN IN JUNE Aspiring broadcasters and podcasters from around the country are encouraged to fast-track their career in this booming industry by applying for the Australian Film Television and Radio School\u2019s &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/radioindustrynews.com.au\/index.php\/2025\/03\/05\/fast-track-your-career-in-radio-and-podcasting-2\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;FAST-TRACK YOUR CAREER IN RADIO AND PODCASTING&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1155","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-australian"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/radioindustrynews.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1155","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/radioindustrynews.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/radioindustrynews.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/radioindustrynews.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/radioindustrynews.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1155"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/radioindustrynews.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1155\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/radioindustrynews.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1155"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/radioindustrynews.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1155"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/radioindustrynews.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1155"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}