ZUR346 Radio Management

Faculty of Social Studies
Autumn 2008
Extent and Intensity
1/1. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Henry G. Loeser, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. PhDr. Jiří Pavelka, CSc.
Department of Media Studies and Journalism – Faculty of Social Studies
Timetable
Tue 10:00–11:40 AVC
Prerequisites
none
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
The capacity limit for the course is 30 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/30, only registered: 0/30, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/30
Course objectives
The primary objective of the course is to introduce students to the fundamentals of operating a modern self-sustaining radio broadcasting station. Thus the course presents a foundation of knowledge in all facets of media and specifically radio management. A thorough examination of markets, audiences, external and internal structures will provide a background for complete exposure to the fundamentals of media management. The desired outcome is providing students with a working knowledge of radio operations in preparation for a possible career in radio broadcast management.
Syllabus
  • FUNDAMENTALS OF MEDIA - A basic survey of media, including print, broadcast, telephony networks and others. Also an examination of commercial and noncommercial influences on the media landscape. FUNDAMENTALS OF RADIO - A basic survey of radio, introducing concepts, terms, systems, and structures. We’ll look at radio in the past, the present, and the future. TYPES OF RADIOS - A specific and detailed explanation of the various types of radio operations including state radio, public radio, commercial radio, non-commercial radio, community radio, student radio, internet radio, and others MARKET ANALYSES - Professional techniques for researching and analyzing media markets including audience and revenue analyses. General principals will be covered with an emphasis on the Czech radio landscape, including case studies and actual market data. MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT – An examination of the criteria involved in career development, with emphasis on the attributes of successful radio owners and managers. ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURES / ADMINISTRATION – The leadership and management of a radio operation, including licensing, financial management, physical plant, personnel, and external relations. ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURES / ENGINEERING – The specifics of the radio “air chain” explained in simple terms that a prospective manager can use. ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURES / PROGRAMMING & MARKETING – An in-depth study of everything that you hear on the radio and why. Audience segmenting and targeting are discussed as well as comparing various formats. ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURES / SALES – How to build and maintain a successful revenue development strategy, with expert description and skills transfer for managers and account executives. PROJECT PRESENTATIONS – Students groups make oral presentation of their proposed radio operation using a template supplied by the instructor.
Assessment methods
GRADING Students will be graded on a pass/fail basis. The requirements listed below will each be graded pass/fail and MUST be fulfilled to pass the course. REQUIREMENTS 1. Attend a minimum of 75% of the lectures and actively participate in discussions of the course subjects. 2. Read the assigned literature 3. Write a position paper of approximately 600 words on any assigned reading, summarizing the content and critiquing the author’s viewpoint. 4. Produce and present a MIDTERM presentation on an assigned radio entity, focusing on the fundamental external and internal structures and priorities from the point of view of a director. 5. Produce and present a FINAL presentation on a proposed radio entity, focusing on the fundamental external and internal structures and priorities from the point of view of a director.
Language of instruction
English
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2007, Autumn 2007, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018.
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