Key Information
Foot In The Door
A day of training & connections
Our next event will be held in Glasgow on Wednesday 28th February 2024. Stay tuned for more information about our speakers and industry guests!
Listen back to the top tips and highlights from our previous Foot In The Door, Leeds last November 2023. Radio Academy Podcast guest presenters Florrie Ward and Kiera Ford from Leeds Student Radio chatted to experts and guests on the day to find out what it takes to succeed in the ever-evolving world of audio.
Foot In the Door is a one-day event for people at entry and early career level in audio, to build skills development and open access to people and expertise, through training workshops and a facilitated speed-networking session.
Our upcoming event in Glasgow on 28th February 2024 is generously supported by The Radio Academy’s partners: All In Media/Xperi, Arqiva, BBC Sounds, Broadcast Bionics, MusicMaster/OnAir, PPL, PRS and RCS.
The three-hour programme of training workshops and talks with national, regional and local audio industry leaders and practitioners will start shortly after midday, covering sessions on programme production, podcasting, social media, brand development, music radio, news and speech audio, imaging, and technology. Participants can choose from multiple session topics and will have plenty of time throughout the day to chat to others and share newly gained knowledge.
One of the events highlights in the past has been the 90 minute facilitated speed-networking session, where delegates meet a cross section of audio professionals to learn about opportunities and career paths available in different areas of audio. Each delegate gets the chance to talk to every expert, gaining tips and practical steps to get a foot in the door into the industry. We have had some wonderful feedback on this part of the day at previous locations, and this session returns as we bring Foot In The Door to Glasgow!
The event closes with an informal social event with our Scotland Branch, where Radio Academy Members were invited to join in and make connections over a drink.
Thanks to photographers @socialdocumenter and @amateurangless for documenting Foot In The Door Leeds.
Coming Soon
The next Foot in The Door training and networking day will take place at University of Glasgow at 12-7pm on Wednesday 28th February 2024.
Tickets will cost £6 for Radio Academy Members, or £12 for non-members (this includes £5 off future membership). Tickets include light refreshments on the day and the first drink in the bar.
Industry guests will include leaders and employers from the BBC, commercial sector, technology providers and independent production audio sector plus UK-wide presenters, content producers and managers.
Check out the programme and speakers from our last event in Leeds, November 2023.
Feedback from previous training events
"Great to have industry leaders, and a variety of people in the audience to meet and exchange tips."
"Was great to attend many insightful talks and hear from experts in this exciting industry."
"Yesterday was such an amazing and insightful day! Me and a few others who love all things audio went to Leeds for this event and it was one of the best experiences."
"Thank you to the industry guest speakers, The Radio Academy and Leeds Student Radio for organising such a helpful and engaging event.
