Spencer Howson APATA Masterclass

APATA Member Spencer Howson is a tirelessly curious storyteller.

His career began at Reading Radio (then 4RPH) in 1990. Before heading to the ABC from 1993-2020, including 15 years hosting the top-rating ABC Brisbane Breakfast show.

From 2017-2020, Spencer held the position of Program Quality Advisor, which involved spotting, developing, and coaching ABC radio presenters and producers across Australia.

He is now a Lecturer in Radio Production at the University of Southern Queensland and hosts Weekends (9am-1pm) on Brisbane commercial station 882 4BC. Spencer is a passionate advocate for diversity of voices in the Australian media and has recently completed a Master of Arts researching attitudes towards female radio presenters.

Masterclass: Radio and Podcasting for High Schools

In this 35-minute video, radio broadcaster and University of Southern Queensland lecturer Spencer Howson shows you how to introduce radio and podcasting to your students. He explains why audio remains an important medium, what equipment and software you’ll need to produce a radio show or podcast at your school, and how to get your students thinking about creating powerful audio content for an audience.

It’s easy:

1. Click on the digital library tab at the top of the page OR www.apata.com.au/digital-library/
2. Don’t miss your free pdf downloads 

University of Southern Queensland’s Bachelor of Television and Radio Production

• From traditional broadcast television or radio to streaming, podcasting, and live presentations via social media, these core skills will open pathways to work in this exciting industry here in Australia or anywhere in the world.
• Learn more: USQ Bachelor of Television and Radio Production

USQ Experience Days

• Receive information about the USQ Radio and Television Two-Day High School Experience Days at USQ Springfield campus, typically during the June/July and Sep/Oct QLD school holidays.
• Interested? Shoot Spencer an email: spencer.howson@usq.edu.au

USQ HEAD START for High School Students

• Find out how your high school students can take USQ courses, including TVR1002 Introduction to Radio Production, while they’re still in years 10-12 with HEAD START.
• Learn More: USQ HEAD START for High School Students

 Spencer Howson interviewed by James McGuire

• Below is a great episode of Uni Life featuring Spencer on USQ’s Phoenix Radio Podcast, hosted by James McGuire.

“James speaks to long time ABC breakfast radio host turned uni lecturer Spencer Howson! The pair discuss Spencer’s life and career, and what it’s been like returning to uni as a mature age student.”

Follow Spencer Howson: 

• Twitter: @spencerhowson
• Instagram: @spencerhowsonbrisbane
• Facebook/meta: @spencerhowsonbrisbane
• Contact: spencer.howson@usq.edu.au

APATA Members access available 24/7 – login to your account and enjoy!

Non Members – access open for the next 48 hours – on demand in the APATA Digital Library.

www.apata.com.au/digital-library/