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--- obit_procedure [2020/04/07 21:38]
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+++ obit_procedure [2021/03/20 16:07] (current)
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 ==== Obit Procedure ====
+Below is an example of an obit procedure - credit to [[https://www.sparksunderland.com/|Spark Sunderland]].
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 __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.
-The exa,ple below shows a full scale Stage 1 obit mode and Stage 2 obit mode when music policy and presenters/content may change somewhat.
+The example below shows a full scale Stage 1 obit mode and Stage 2 obit mode when music policy and presenters/content may change somewhat.
 **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.
   * 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://www.burli.com/|Burli]] on the PC to check for any announcement. If a death has happened, [[http://www.burli.com/|Burli]] will display a News Flash; you can check this in the Snap/Flash section of the IRN wire in [[http://www.burli.com/|Burli]].
+  * You should both open [[https://www.burli.com/|Burli]] on the PC to check for any announcement. If a death has happened, [[https://www.burli.com/|Burli]] will display a News Flash; you can check this in the Snap/Flash section of the IRN wire in [[https://www.burli.com/|Burli]].
   * 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, do the following:
+Once [[https://www.burli.com/Burli|Burli]] has confirmed an announcement, do the following:
-  * **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, YOU’RE PROGRAMME AND PREVIOUSLY PLANNED CONTENT HAS EFFECTIVELY ENDED.
+  * **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, YOUR PROGRAMME AND PREVIOUSLY PLANNED CONTENT HAS EFFECTIVELY ENDED.
-  * **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, make the 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.
   * 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.
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   * 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:**
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 | Acting Head of News | Peggy Sue | 5678 444 555 |
+**Other examples from community radio stations**
+  *{{ :rr_obit_procedure.pdf |Riverside Radio Obit Procedure}}
+  * https://hospitalradiochelmsford.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/1000074576-obit-guidelines
+  * https://www.applefm.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Presenter_Guide_v02.pdf
+**Useful links:**
+  * http://www.airchecker.ca/2018/02/16/dealing-tragedy-air/
+  * https://www.chrisstevens.co.uk/are-you-obit-ready/
+  * https://www.slideshare.net/CMA_Slides/emergency-planning-examples-of-good-practice
+  * https://www.bbc.com/editorialguidelines/guidance/live-output
+\\
+**We will endeavour to keep these pages updated as and when guidance and information changes.**

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