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==== Obit Procedure ==== | ==== Obit Procedure ==== | ||
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+ | Below is an example of an obit procedure - credit to [[https:// | ||
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__WHAT IS OBIT?__ | __WHAT IS OBIT?__ | ||
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An obit procedure is invoked to significantly change the station output in response to major current news events. Music, sweepers, links by presenters would all change. | An obit procedure is invoked to significantly change the station output in response to major current news events. Music, sweepers, links by presenters would all change. | ||
- | The exa, | + | The example |
**PEOPLE IT APPLIES TOO** | **PEOPLE IT APPLIES TOO** | ||
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* Firstly, if you have read rumours of a death, major incident or loss of life or terrorist attack online, DO NOT ANNOUNCE ANYTHING. | * Firstly, if you have read rumours of a death, major incident or loss of life or terrorist attack online, DO NOT ANNOUNCE ANYTHING. | ||
* The on duty Senior News Reporter is likely to know first, so they would possibly inform you of the news. However, you should inform the SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM AND THE SENIOR NEWS TEAM of any rumours online or if any news has been confirmed. | * The on duty Senior News Reporter is likely to know first, so they would possibly inform you of the news. However, you should inform the SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM AND THE SENIOR NEWS TEAM of any rumours online or if any news has been confirmed. | ||
- | * You should both open [[http:// | + | * You should both open [[https:// |
* Once IRN/Sky has confirmed a death, they will likely do a network update via IRN fader to confirm the news. | * Once IRN/Sky has confirmed a death, they will likely do a network update via IRN fader to confirm the news. | ||
- | Once Burli has confirmed an announcement, | + | Once [[https:// |
- | * **STOP**. Don’t panic. Keep calm. Put sweepers between the next couple of songs; put the desk into automation and DO NOT put the microphone fader up until instructed otherwise. FROM THIS MOMENT, | + | * **STOP**. Don’t panic. Keep calm. Put sweepers between the next couple of songs; put the desk into automation and DO NOT put the microphone fader up until instructed otherwise. FROM THIS MOMENT, |
- | * **CHECK**. Make sure any songs within the next hour do not contain inappropriate references or titles to Death. | + | * **CHECK**. Make sure any songs within the next hour do not contain inappropriate references or titles to death. |
- | * **RING**. Once the desk is in automation, SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM AND THE SENIOR NEWS TEAM aware of the situation. If they are not in the building at the time, call them immediately. | + | * **RING**. Once the desk is in automation, |
* Once you’ve done these three things, do not leave the studio until senior members of the management team have arrived. | * Once you’ve done these three things, do not leave the studio until senior members of the management team have arrived. | ||
* THERE IS A HOTKEY BANK CALLED OBIT, which contains 2 half hour blocks of specifically selected songs for this situation. Please add these for FOLLOWING the announcement only. | * THERE IS A HOTKEY BANK CALLED OBIT, which contains 2 half hour blocks of specifically selected songs for this situation. Please add these for FOLLOWING the announcement only. | ||
* The news will be announced via IRN, and Burli will provide a specific time they will break the news. There will be a standard cue read by the presenter, member of news team or member of the management team. | * The news will be announced via IRN, and Burli will provide a specific time they will break the news. There will be a standard cue read by the presenter, member of news team or member of the management team. | ||
* Following the first announcement the management, programming and news teams will discuss how we handle coverage further and decide on next step (For example (special programmes or rolling news updates.) | * Following the first announcement the management, programming and news teams will discuss how we handle coverage further and decide on next step (For example (special programmes or rolling news updates.) | ||
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+ | **STATION MANAGEMENT TEAM:** | ||
- | STATION MANAGEMENT TEAM: | + | ^ ROLE ^ NAME ^ MOBILE NUMBER ^ |
+ | | Station Manager | Jane Doe | 1235 111 222 | | ||
+ | | Compliance Manager | Joe Bloggs | 2345 333 444 | | ||
+ | | Programme Director | Jane Smith | 3456 777 888 | | ||
+ | | Head of Content, Community & Planning / Senior News Reporter | Jenny Wren | 4567 888 999| | ||
+ | | Head of Music & Production | John Doe | 4567 222 111 | | ||
+ | | Acting Head of News | Peggy Sue | 5678 444 555 | | ||
- | ROLE ROLE CONTACT | + | **Other examples from community radio stations** |
- | Station Manager | + | *{{ : |
- | Compliance Manager | + | * https:// |
- | Programme Director 07470 484920 | + | * https:// |
- | Head of Content, Community & Planning | + | |
- | Head of Music & Production 07387 585125 | + | |
- | Acting Head of News 07506 451796 | + | |
+ | **Useful links:** | ||
+ | * http:// | ||
+ | * https:// | ||
+ | * https:// | ||
+ | * https:// | ||
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+ | **We will endeavour to keep these pages updated as and when guidance and information changes.** |