Are you from, or connected to, Sandwell or the Black Country and want to learn how to make your own podcast and tell the stories that matter to you?
Multistory is offering a FREE, 12-week course where you can learn about podcasting including research, how to create a story, post-production and marketing. There are 10 places available, and it will take place between end of November 2022 and March 2023 (with a break for Christmas).
For this fourth series of Sandwell Stories, we’re going GREEN and participants can explore topics and questions that they are interested in, for example:
What are the green issues in your local area? How do our environments affect our health? Does awareness of the environment affect what you eat? What is the impact of climate change on Sandwell communities? Are green spaces accessible to everyone? What do you grow in your allotments or gardens?
This is a great opportunity for you to meet like-minded people; make a podcast; learn transferable skills for your CV; and tell stories you are interested in! You’ll get the opportunity to work with podcasters, graphic designers, activists and more and your podcasts will be promoted on Soundcloud, Spotify and iTunes.
The workshops will take place predominantly in person at the Multistory office in West Bromwich, and there will be a few online using Zoom. Once we’ve recruited the group, we’ll agree a regular time and day meeting slot for the 12-week programme that suits the majority.
To apply
To register your interest, complete this form by 10 am on Monday 31 October, 2022.
https://bit.ly/SandwellStories-GoingGreen
Email Gaby at [email protected] if you want to chat about your application, have any questions or want some help with filling out the form.
About Sandwell Stories
Sandwell Stories is an audio project produced by Multistory where we talk to, and share, everyday experiences of local people. You can listen to past series here.
✿ No previous skills or experience are necessary.
✿ No software or technology are needed as we can provide everything.
✿ Travel costs will be paid for.
Some of the skills gained in the programme
✿ Research and development skills.
✿ Production and editing of a podcast.
✿ Marketing and communication.
✿ Socialising and networking.
✿ Team-work.
✿ Collaborating with professionals.
Why take part?
✿ At the end of the programme, you will have written, directed and created your very own podcast!
✿ You’ll receive mentoring from industry professionals.
✿ You’ll have learned the transferable skills listed above.
Other opportunities
✿ Socialise and network with other eco-conscious individuals over tea and coffee.
✿ Build long-lasting relationships.
✿ Celebrate your work at a launch event.
Requirements
✿ You need to be age 18 and above.
✿ You need to be from, or connected to, Sandwell or the Black Country, with priority given to current residents of Sandwell.
✿ You need to be able to attend all of the 12-week programme, predominantly in person at West Bromwich Town Hall and some on Zoom (workshops will take place between 9.30 am and 4.30 pm and will be two hours in duration).
✿ You need to be committed to doing some research and work in your own time as not everything will be covered in the workshops.