About QF Radio
Communication In Action - Why QF Radio?
QF Radio is an initiative of Qatar Foundation PR and Marketing Directorate.
It was established to foster a deeper understanding of Qatar Foundation’s mission and vision. QF Radio is uniquely placed to deliver this by capturing and recording many of the activities and events that advance the Qatar Foundation overall mission, in real time, on a daily basis.
Development Stages
March - 9 April 2009 proof of concept stage.
April – December 2009 enhancements include: expanded events coverage, Arabic program making, increase in
on-demand audio and video, development of talent pool and contributors. We welcome your feedback and ideas on development areas. Contact us.
Program Making
Qatar Foundation staff and its partners are encouraged to make programs, or submit ideas for programs.
You don’t have to be ‘technically competent’ as QF Radio staff can assist with editing and recording.
While education, science, technology, research, community development, and culture are key themes of Qatar Foundation, all program ideas will be given equal consideration.
Final approval for programs will be at the discretion of QF Radio.
Please talk to us about your program concept.
Events Coverage
QF Radio is ideally placed to cover Qatar Foundation events from gala openings to distinguished guests visiting.
Contact us to arrange press coverage audio and video footage that we can supply to your organization, and also replay on QF Radio.
The QF Radio crew has audio and video equipment, and is working towards live events coverage, available later in 2009.
Big events, small events, invite QF Radio and we’ll get the message out!
Please contact us about your upcoming events so we can be there.
Interviewing and Media Training
PR and Marketing Directorate offers off-air, media training for Qatar Foundation staff.
With a professional studio and state of the art equipment, QF Radio represents a unique opportunity for staff to become familiar with interviewing and media interaction.
Media Training (managing Interviews)…
Providing expert comment…
Handling difficult situations…
Issues management…
Press conferences…
Write a better press release
10 things not to say to a reporter !
Practice makes you professional !
Talk to the PR and Marketing Directorate’s Media Relations office about arranging a specialist workshop.
Language – Call for Arabian Speakers
While the predominant language of QF Radio initially is English, QF Radio invites Qatar Foundation staff who are fluent in Arabic to volunteer time to record program features, or to talk to us about your ideas for program making in Arabic language.
QF Radio is committed to working towards a fully optimized bilingual program that reflects the cultural values and heritage of Qatar.
Please contact QF Radio to join the Talent Pool and talk to us about your ideas.
Teachers and Students
QF Radio welcomes teachers and students who wish to have hands on experience of a specialist media unit operating in today’s fact paced global media environment.
Whether your interest is in :
Specialist program making
Equipment and gearing up
In-field interviewing
General technical competency
Storytelling and writing
Please talk to us about your ideas.
We can arrange tours, speakers and small workshops. Minimum 3 weeks prior notice is required.
Advertising
At Proof of Concept stage QF Radio has up to 4 minutes of advertising per hour.
This is for Qatar Foundation member organizations only and is currently at no charge, reviewable in May 2009.
Advertising should reflect the on-air presentation style (documentary) of the station.
Advertising is casual and only one-off campaigns may be booked on a first in first served basis.
QF Radio values are:
| Audiences |
Our program is designed for the diverse community of Qatar Foundation. You are at the heart of everything we do |
| Respect: | We respect the heritage of the people of Qatar and look for opportunities to celebrate and raise awareness of it’s unique place in the world; past, present and future |
| Quality: | We take pride in delivering quality information that advances understanding and provides context to what we do and why |
| Creativity: |
We look for ways to ‘think out of the box’ and to see the world with fresh eyes |
| Collaboration: | We encourage working together – surprising things can happen |
Disclaimer
The views expressed by Program Makers on QF Radio do not necessarily reflect the views of Qatar Foundation.
Qatar Foundation is not responsible for the content of external internet sites.
QF Radio 91.4 FM
'The official voice of Qatar Foundation' .
Regular Weekly Shows
Weekdays
Doha Briefing ~ Breakfast Show
Weekdays 6am-9am
Sunday-Thursday
with John Bullock
Sunday
7:50 am
Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra
Weekly updates with Christina Chammas.
8:00 am
Dr Kerrs Casebook
Brought to you by: Sidra Medical and Research Centre
Duration 30 mins
With Dr David Kerr, Chief Medical Advisor at Sidra Medical and Research Centre talks Sidra Medical and Research Centre,medical innovation and health.
Episode 1 ~ Smoking Kills
Episode 2 ~ Vitamin D, Balancing Diets, Gene Therapy
Episode 3 ~ Politics of Health
Medical Research
Episode 4 ~ Let’s talk Cancer
Episode 5 ~Fitness
Fitness is for everyone
Jim Reeves is a great tonic
Episode 6 ~ Death
Terminal illness
Monday
10am
Future Leaders
Duration 30 mins
Mohammed Al-Nasr meets Qatar's Future Leaders from all walks of life.
Episode 1
Introducing Mohammed.
Episode 2
Meet Haya Haya Al Naimi,
Assistant professor at Qatar University
Episode 3
Meet Jassim Al-Rumaihi,
sophomore at Northwestern University Qatar
Monday
Campus Buzz
5pm - 6pm Live
QF Radio's popular Campus Buzz student show, Season Two.
Program Three - Season Two
Week: 1 st Feb 2010
Campus Buzz is recorded live on Monday nights at 5pm, then repeated on-air throughout the week.
Tuesday
10am
Food Talk
Duration 30 mins
Nan Millete discuss's food healthy eating and the business of food.
Show 1 # & Recipe
Show 2 # & Recipe
Wednesday
10am
QNRF Research Matters~ coming soon
Thursday
10am
Design Edition
Duration 30 mins
Hosted by Muneera Spence, Chair of the Graphic Design Department at VCUQatar, and Peter Martin, Associate Professor of the Graphic Design Department at VCUQatar.
Episode 1 - approx 30 mins
Episode 2 - approx 30 mins
Episode 3 - approx 30 mins
Episode 4 - approx 30 mins
Friday
10am
Campus Buzz ~ Repeat ~ Duration 1:00 hour
Saturday
10am
Dr Kerrs Casebook ~ Repeat ~ Duration 30 mins
About QF Radio
To advance knowledge of this significant and innovative organisation based in Doha, Qatar, the QF Radio team is dedicated to capturing daily events, meeting important people, outlining developments and achievements. Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Research and Community Development.
QF Radio test transmission is now on air on 91.4FM with coverage across most of Doha.
We hope you enjoy the program and the stories of Unlocking Human Potential
from Qatar Foundation and the Doha community.
About Qatar Foundation
For more information about Qatar Foundation please visit the corporate website.
To send your CV or for job enquiries please go to the Careers section of www.qf.org.qa .
QF Radio does not accept job applications, you must contact
HR direct at Qatar Foundation.
Thank you.
Events
Qatar Foundation’s most
comprehensive source
of events
QF Radio Studio
Phone
+00974 454 0976
Visit us
Portacabin 1
Studio:
7.30am-3.30pm
We welcome your comment and feedback about QF Radio.
