Scouting the right broadcast location
Assess signal strength, safety and lighting before a crew is deployed, and always brief a backup site.
Sarah Whitfield12 March 2025
Course · Live Broadcast Strategy
Plan sharper live coverage, on every location.
livestrato.net trains Australian reporters and newsroom crews to plan broadcast locations, coordinate camera feeds, and deliver real-time reporting without dropped signals or missed cues.
1,400+ reporters trainedAcross every Australian state
Live in 4 minutes
Average feed setup time using our checklist system
Course Curriculum
Everything you need to run a flawless live broadcast.
Six practical modules built with working reporters, camera operators and technical producers from newsrooms across Australia.
- All Modules
- Location Planning
- Camera Feeds
- Live Reporting
- Post-Broadcast
Coordinating multiple camera feeds
Label, test and monitor every feed from a central point so switching angles is seamless on air.
Liam Fletcher6 March 2025
Delivering confident real-time reports
Practical drills for staying composed, on message and on time during a live cross.
Amara Osei28 February 2025
Satellite and RF troubleshooting basics
Diagnose the most common signal issues before they interrupt your broadcast window.
Priya Nair21 February 2025
Turning field footage into broadcast-ready cuts
A fast editorial workflow for packaging live footage for bulletins and replays.
Noah Bergman14 February 2025
Studio-to-field handovers that feel natural
Timing cues and scripting techniques for smoother studio and live-cross transitions.
Daniel Petrov7 February 2025
Meet Your Instructors
Trained by the people who run live broadcasts every day.
Sarah Whitfield
Head of Broadcast Strategy
Daniel Petrov
Live Technical Producer
Amara Osei
Field Reporting Coach
Liam Fletcher
Camera Operations Lead
Priya Nair
Satellite & RF Specialist
Noah Bergman
Editorial Workflow Strategist
Why livestrato.net
Gain more control over every live broadcast.
Our training covers the full workflow, from scouting a location to reviewing the footage once you are off air.
Location intelligence
Score potential broadcast sites for signal, safety, lighting and access before you deploy.
Feed reliability
Build redundant camera and satellite feed plans so a dropped signal never ends your broadcast.
Crew coordination
Give every reporter, operator and producer a shared plan and clear timing cues.
Real-time monitoring
Track audio, connectivity and framing from a central point throughout the live segment.
On-air composure
Rehearsal techniques that help reporters stay clear and confident under live pressure.
Post-broadcast review
A structured debrief process that turns every live segment into a lesson for the next one.
Coverage Areas
Strategy that adapts to any live coverage format.
The same location and feed-planning principles apply whether you are covering a stadium, a breaking story, or a studio cross.
Live Sports Coverage
Breaking News in the Field
Studio-to-Field Crosses
Live Weather Reporting
Our Approach
Three disciplines, one seamless live broadcast.
Location Planning
Choose broadcast sites with confidence using a repeatable scoring system for signal, safety and access.
Camera Feed Coordination
Run multi-camera live segments with clearly labelled, tested and monitored feeds.
Real-Time Reporting
Give reporters the technical support they need to focus on the story, not the signal.
Case Study
How a regional newsroom cut live setup time in half.
After adopting our location scoring system and feed checklist, a regional Australian newsroom reduced their average live setup time from nine minutes to four, with zero dropped broadcasts across a full election cycle.
Get monthly broadcast planning tips
Safety-first planning
Every location plan includes a documented safety and access assessment.
Faster feed setup
Trained crews cut average camera feed setup time significantly.
Fewer dropped broadcasts
Redundant feed planning reduces on-air signal failures.
Ongoing updates
Alumni receive updated field checklists as equipment and standards evolve.
Enrolment
Training for every stage of a reporting career.
All programs run in Sydney, Melbourne and online, with a limited-time 30% discount for new enrolments.
Starter Workshop
A one-day intensive for reporters new to live field coverage.
AU$343AU$490
30% off- Location planning fundamentals
- Camera feed basics
- Live-cross rehearsal session
- Digital field checklist
Field Reporter Certification
Our most popular program for working reporters and producers.
AU$833AU$1,190
30% off- Everything in Starter Workshop
- Multi-camera feed coordination
- Satellite & RF troubleshooting
- Real-time reporting simulations
- Certification on completion
Broadcast Director Masterclass
Advanced strategy training for newsroom leaders and directors.
AU$1,505AU$2,150
30% off- Everything in Field Reporter tier
- Crew workflow design
- Crisis and breaking-news protocols
- One-on-one strategy session
- Priority newsroom support