On Friday, May 28 Compound LB collaborated with VoiceWaves Long Beach on a workshop about podcast production and explained the stages of podcasting production.
“The goal of this workshop is to help prepare participants to run a podcast and tell thoughtful stories about locals and the issues that are impacting them,” said Compound Lb organizer Serena Au.
The workshop was hosted by M. Smith who is a freelance multimedia journalist and one-person production team. Smith’s skill set includes podcasting, cinematography, photography, and music production.
VoiceWaves is a Long Beach youth-led journalism and media-training project. Students that are joining the organization learn to report, write and create digital journalism content.
Compound LB is an art and community space focusing on the intersection of art, wellness and community impact.
Smith went into detail on talking about podcast production and all the ways one who is interested in podcast production can create their own podcast.
“Anyone can become a podcaster and have their own journey in podcast production, you just need to make sure you have the following done and ready; Having a topic that you will be talking about, an opinion on the argument or topic you are speaking on, stating and having evidence to back up your statements, and making sure you have an editing program where you can create and edit your videos,” said Smith
In addition Smith said, “Most importantly have a voice. Make sure you want to use your voice to speak about something that is important to you.”
It was mentioned in the workshop to make sure you know what your podcast is for and the audience you are trying to target. This is important for you and your listeners so that you have a more comfortable environment when filming/posting your podcasts.
The most popular platforms to use for podcasting are Spotify, Youtube, Soundcloud, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Roku.
Voicewaves workshop and Compound LB organizes many virtual zoom events to help journalists in any field by providing many tips for all fields.
If you are interested in joining any future events or workshops hosted by VoiceWaves or Compound LB you can find them on Instagram @compoundlb and @voicewaveslb for more information.