For those with ambitions to be air personalities or professional broadcasters who want to hone their craft, academic qualification is not enough; it is crucial to gain vocational training.
Asides from tertiary institutions, there are institutes established to cater exclusively to the industry and individuals who require proficiency in various aspects of broadcasting.
Unlike universities whose mode of teaching is theoretical, they offer practical knowledge and hands-on training to participants. They unravel and guide students to appreciate the nuances of broadcast media.
Their services are not limited to the duration of training; students are also informed of internship and job opportunities where the knowledge gained comes in handy.
In the abundance of broadcast training centres, making an exceptional choice can be quite daunting especially when one isn’t sure if the value offered will be proportional to consideration.
Here is a list of some broadcast schools to consider;
Broadcast Radio Master Class (Broadcast Radio Master Class)
The Broadcast Radio Master Class is a training program designed for aspiring radio presenters and young media enthusiasts with budding interests in radio production. It utilizes the mentor-apprentice model for learning. Participants are opportune to network and connect with established media practitioners, ask relevant questions and learn the basics of their intended career.
The facilitators are seasoned, tested and professional broadcasters, voice coaches and media personalities from the biggest radio stations in Lagos.
BRMC also partners with people from across the radio industry to produce training materials with support from commercial radio, radio industry, independents and associated regulators.
The program takes the availability of participants into consideration, hence classes hold on Saturdays and targets individual goals and interests.
All BRMC participants receive a certificate of participation after the completion of the program. They are also informed about internships and job opportunities where they can put the knowledge gained to good use.
Connect with BRMC :
Twitter – https://twitter.com/BRMC_NG?s=09
Instagram: https://instagram.com/brmc_ng?utm_medium=copy_link
Website: www.theradiomsterclass.org
College of Broadcasting, Abeokuta (COBAB) :
The College of Broadcasting, Abeokuta (COBAB), an initiative of the Freelance and Independent Broadcasters’ Association of Nigeria (FIBAN) is an affiliate of Crescent University, Abeokuta.
The college offers Diploma and Certificate Programmes in Broadcasting as well as workshops, seminars and special courses that cut across all broadcasting fields. It was registered on the 14th of February, 2018 and is situated at Glass House, Opako, Adigbe, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria. It is envisioned to be a world-class institution of learning committed to providing educational and professional training in broadcasting.
City Media Academy :
City Media Academy is a brainchild of Orpheus Communications, which is also behind the Lifestyle radio station: City 105.1 FM.
Anyone who has ever dreamed of being a top radio or television personality and desires relevant and intensive training should participate in the three-week intensive training programme by City Media Academy. It emphasizes practical training and modern skills conducted in a media house.
It’s open to anyone interested in a media career, with a minimum of secondary school education. Participants will be exposed to all that is required of a modern-day media practitioner- presenting, voice training, production, social media optimization, marketing and much more.
The academy is affordable and offers employment to the best student at the end of the inaugural session.
Inquiries can be made via:
Twitter – city1051 #CityMediaAcademy
Address – City 105.1 FM , Plot 11, Lateef Jakande Road, Agidingbi, Ikeja, Lagos.
Telephone – 09090690327 09090690328
NTA Television College, (NTATvc) Jos:
Affiliated to Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, NTATvc is committed to providing high quality professional and specialized education in Television Production and Journalism, as a means of fostering and promoting the best practices of the profession to enrich the standard of Television services not only in Nigeria but all over Africa and the world at large.
It is situated at Old Government House Close, Rayfield, Jos, Plateau State. Nigeria.
Tel: 08033144383 08069809807 08169561843
Email: info@ntatvc.edu.ng
National Broadcast Academy
National Broadcast Academy was established as an in-house training department of the Station at the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) broadcasting house in Ikoyi, Lagos. It was to cater for the training needs of the FRCN stations across the country. It later extended its services to the industry and individuals who require special proficiency in certain areas of broadcasting.
Located near the GRA, Ikeja, the school courses are open to FRCN staff, public and commercial broadcasting stations as well as private individuals. The school offers training in a different course at three levels: Basic, Intermediate and Advanced.
Address: 1A Adekunle Fajuyi Way, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos State.
Email: Info@natba.edu.ng
Telephone: +2348034957602 +2349083468648
Nigeria Institute of Journalism
The Nigerian Institute of Journalism is the foremost school of journalism in Nigeria which specializes in the training of Journalists and professionals in the field of Journalism. The Institute offers programs in National Diploma, Higher Diploma and specialized programs as well as short term certificate courses. The Institution has state of the art equipment in teaching practical for 21st Century journalism. Its selling edge is the Institutions ability to take on hands practical for all its courses with seasoned and renowned lecturers both in academics and those in the field practising. The Institute has well-equipped labs for practising journalism, it’s has a fully equipped ICT hub with24 hour’s internet access, a functional radio and TV studio, Editing laboratory and photo studio.
Students are well-grounded in any field of their specialization in Mass communication, be it Print option, Broadcast option, Online Journalism or Public Relations and Advertising. Our graduates are exempted from some professional exams in APCON because of its affiliation with the Institution.
The Institute has its own Online radio, which is PEN Radio live with our online Newspaper coming on board. Our Alumni are top-notch in the media industry in Nigeria, and political space in Nigeria, among which are Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Korede Bello etc.
The Institute has been in existence since 1963 and became fully operational in 1971. With over fifty (50) years of existence and in the business of training and re-training Journalist, the Institute remains the best stop for anyone who has an interest and wants to venture into mass communication.
Address: 8 – 14 Ijaiye Rd, Ogba, Ikeja, Lagos
Phone: 08163062800
Email: info@nij.edu.ng
Website: https://nij.edu.ng
