Chapter 8. How to Use AI Without Losing Your Voice

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Use Artificial Intelligence as a Tool, Not an Excuse

We’re living in a moment where AI is so deeply integrated into the creative space that, if we’re not careful, we might stop creating and start simply accepting whatever the machine suggests. And in radio, that’s a surefire way to lose your direction.

Let’s be clear from the beginning: AI is a tool. A powerful one, yes. Surprising, too. But it should never replace your point of view, your style, or your judgment.

This chapter is all about how to make the most of AI without letting it steal your voice—literally and metaphorically.

VIDEO SNEAK PEEK:

What Can AI Do for a Radio Station?

    • Speed: Quickly drafts texts, scripts, intros, or closings.
    • Versatility: Can write in different tones, for various audiences or formats.
    • Consistency: Helps maintain a coherent editorial line.
  • Assistance: Corrects mistakes, rephrases ideas, suggests creative angles.

But don’t be fooled—letting AI do everything is the easy way out. The bold (and professional) path is using AI as an extension of your thinking, not as a content vending machine.

✍️ Authorship: Non-Negotiable

You’re the one who connects with your audience. You set the pace, the tone, the angle.

That’s why anything generated by AI must go through a human filter—yours.

Think of AI like a junior copywriter with lots of knowledge but no intuition. It can help you write, but it can’t live your experiences, understand your neighborhood’s nuances, or anticipate what your listener needs today.

Your job isn’t to compete with AI—it’s to make it work for you.

That’ll make you more effective, faster, and freer to focus on what truly matters: meaningful content.

⚙️ Where to Use AI Without Losing Your Essence

  • Structuring your scripts, rundowns, or segments.
  • Summarizing large blocks of content that you’ll later adapt.
  • Generating initial ideas or reworking large texts.
  • Automating repetitive tasks: descriptions, metadata, headlines.

The key: you provide the first input (a clear idea) and the final touch. AI suggests—you decide.

Practical Exercise

Today you’ll create a short 2-minute radio block (around 260 words), using AI to streamline the process.

  1. Think of a topic you want to communicate (e.g., a musical anniversary, a local curiosity, a personal reflection).
  2. Open your AI tool of choice (like ChatGPT) and use this prompt:“Write a short script to be read on an online radio station. The tone should be casual, conversational, addressed to a single listener. It must sound natural, with short sentences, an oral rhythm, and no jargon. The topic is: [your topic here].”
  3. Read the result out loud.
  4. Edit anything that doesn’t sound like you. Add pauses, change expressions, shorten phrases.
  5. Record it. Listen back. Does it sound like you?

If by the end it sounds like you—and not like a machine—you’ve done it right.

AI Hack: Make AI Write Like You

Create your own “digital self”:

  1. Choose 3 texts you’ve written (scripts, posts, older articles).
  2. Give them to the AI with this instruction:“These are texts I’ve written. Learn my style, tone, and way of communicating. From now on, write following this model. Be direct, clear, with an oral rhythm and a radio-friendly structure.”

This helps you maintain consistency and save time without sacrificing identity.

Tip: Don’t be afraid to correct the AI. The more feedback you give, the better it understands you.

Tools to Sound Like You—with AI Help

AI shouldn’t replace you, it should amplify you. But you need to know the right tools—and how each can support your workflow without erasing your style.

Here’s a list of real-world AI applications for online radio. They save time, boost quality, expand creativity… and most importantly: preserve your voice.

You don’t need them all. But knowing your options lets you choose what fits your workflow best.

Remember: the magic isn’t in the technology—it’s in how you use it.

25 Ways to Use AI in Your Radio Station (with Tools)

VOICE AND BROADCASTING

  • Create synthetic voices for promos or shows
    Tool: ElevenLabs
    Use: Continuity, narration, characters, automated bulletins.
  • Auto-dubbing in other languages
    Tools: ElevenLabs, HeyGen
    Ideal for: multilingual formats or global audiences.
  • Generate radio-style voiceover texts
    Tool: ChatGPT + custom prompts
    Use: intros, closings, music contexts, transitions.
  • Refine scripts for natural, spoken rhythm
    Tools: Grammarly, ChatGPT
    Helps with tone, flow, and conversational clarity.

SCRIPTS AND PROGRAMMING

  • Automated writing of daily segments and cultural tidbits
    Tools: ChatGPT, Perplexity
    Ready-to-air content in seconds.
  • Create thematic rundowns and music programming
    Tools: ChatGPT + ClockWheel
    Perfect for segmented radio formats.
  • Idea assistant for new segments
    Tools: GPT + SCAMPER + mind mapping
    Add variety while staying on-brand.
  • Auto-summary of interviews for post-production
    Tools: Whisper (OpenAI), Descript
    Great for “best of” clips or highlights.

AUDIO AND EDITING

  • Automatic audio enhancement (voice or music)
    Tools: Auphonic, Adobe Podcast Enhance
    Volume leveling, noise cleanup, EQ.
  • Synthesize sound effects or environments
    Tools: Mubert, Soundraw
    Great for soundscapes, intros, promos.
  • Text-to-speech with natural intonation
    Tools: Murf, PlayHT, ElevenLabs
    Perfect for news updates or current affairs.

SMART PRODUCTION

  • Select music by mood
    Tools: Mubert AI, Boomy, Aiva
    Automates playlist curation by emotion.
  • Auto-detect technical issues (volume, silence)
    Tools: Audacity with plugins, Descript
    Better sound quality with less effort.
  • Vocal quality check: detect peaks and noise
    Tools: Izotope RX, TDR Kotelnikov
    Cleaner, more consistent broadcasts.

ANALYSIS AND IMPROVEMENT

  • Analyze broadcast content (topics, tone, length)
    Tools: Whisper + GPT + spreadsheets
    Learn what works and fine-tune your grid.
  • Automatic transcription for your website
    Tools: Whisper, Sonix, Descript
    Boost SEO, accessibility, and archives.
  • Auto-classify music genres
    Tools: MusiCNN, AudioSet with trained AI
    Reorganize your music library efficiently.

MARKETING AND DISTRIBUTION

  • Write social media posts
    Tools: ChatGPT, Canva Magic Write
    Expand your online presence effortlessly.
  • Auto-generate catchy headlines
    Tools: Jasper AI, ChatGPT
    For newsletters, homepages, or clips.
  • Create voice-driven promo campaigns
    Tools: ElevenLabs + ChatGPT
    Customizable by audience or region.

MANAGEMENT AND PERSONALIZATION

  • Custom programming assistant
    Tools: Custom GPTs (Plus version)
    Plan shows by key dates or events.
  • Generate tags, metadata, and descriptions
    Tools: ChatGPT + Rephonic
    Improve podcast and broadcast SEO.
  • Create presenter avatars for online interaction
    Tools: Synthesia, HeyGen
    Integrate voice + image on socials or apps.
  • Personalize newsletters by listener interest
    Tools: ChatGPT + listening data
    Smarter content segmentation.
  • Use AI to simulate focus group reactions
    Tools: ChatGPT + listener personas
    Test segments before going live.

Final Thought

“Using AI isn’t giving up. It’s collaboration.
But never delegate what makes you unique: your voice, your judgment, your point of view.”

This series gives you all the tools to sound professional. And that includes knowing when to delegate… and when not to.

Because if your radio sounds like just anyone, it’s not really you. And if it’s not you—it won’t move people.

Ready to sound like yourself, with a little machine help?

Let’s go. The mic is waiting. GO!

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