Teaching Production Management in Practice: Radio Etiquette

Radio etiquette on set goes hand-in-hand with Radio Lingo.

Knowing how to use a radio appropriately and professionally on set, as well as how to use the correct terminology for each set scenario, will empower young people to feel confident in these environments.

The etiquette of using a radio considers the set environment, potential issues that could arise, plus how those carrying a radio should conduct themselves.

Talking Point

• What importance does a person with a radio hold, not just on a filming set, but also in other job roles?

• What would it feel like to know people are relying on you to manage situations effectively using the radio?

• What could happen if someone responsible for a radio doesn’t follow protocol and procedure?

Download our Radio Etiquette resource below. You can also download the full four-week resources pack from our resources page.

The network would like to thank Poppy Coggins, Head of Production Management at London Screen Academy with TV credits including Channel 5’s Big Brother and Celebrity Big Brother, ITV’s The All New Monty, and BBC One’s Pointless, for sharing original teaching sessions to inspire this blog series.