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Radio broadcast assistant apprenticeships

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Radio broadcast assistant apprenticeships - where to start

You can get into this job through

  • a university course
  • a college course
  • an apprenticeship
  • volunteering


    • University

    You could do a higher national diploma or degree in radio or media production. This will help you to learn about the broadcasting industry and develop the skills you'll need for this job. Other courses like science or politics would be useful if you want to work on specialist radio productions. 


    Degree courses that include practical broadcasting experience through industry placements or internships may give you an advantage. You could also volunteer to work on your university radio station during your degree.

    You'll usually need: 

    • 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths
    • between 1 and 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a higher national diploma or degree 
    College
    You can do a college course that may give you some of the skills and knowledge needed for this role. Courses include: 

    • Level 2 Certificate in Radio 
    • Level 3 Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology 
    • Level 3 Diploma in Sound Production
    You'll usually need 2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or equivalent, for a Level 2 course. You'll need 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a Level 3 course. 

    Apprenticeship
    You can get into this career through a broadcast production assistant Level 3 apprenticeship. Employers will set their own entry requirements. 

    Volunteering

    Competition for jobs is strong. Employers will expect you to have practical experience and show you have a real enthusiasm for radio broadcasting. You could get useful experience through: community, hospital or student radio work placements You can get a list of radio stations from: 

    • Community Media Association 
    • RadioCentre 
    • Hospital Broadcasting Association 
    You can also apply for a BBC work experience placement. It's a good idea to develop a portfolio of your work on CD, MP3 or social media, so you can showcase your skills to potential employers. For news-based and factual radio, you may have an advantage with a background in journalism or media research. You can find useful tips on core skills for radio work at the BBC Academy.

    Radio broadcast assistant apprenticeships - what it takes

    Skills and knowledge

    You'll need: 

    • to be thorough and pay attention to detail 
    • excellent verbal communication skills 
    • knowledge of media production and communication 
    • thinking and reasoning skills 
    • knowledge of computer operating systems, hardware and software 
    • the ability to work well with others 
    • broadcasting and telecommunications knowledge
    • the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
    • to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

    Radio broadcast assistant apprenticeships - what you'll do

    Day-to-day tasks

    In this role you could: 

    • research guests and topics for programmes 
    • book guests, prepare contracts and arrange payment 
    • book studio time and equipment 
    • type scripts 
    • produce programme logs and running orders 
    • operate technical studio equipment to play pre-recorded items 
    • keep track of costs 
    • update the programme or station's website, blog or social media 
    • archive programme material 
    • arrange and send out competition prizes

    Working environment
    You could work at a recording studio or in an office.

    Career path and progression - Radio broadcast assistant apprenticeships

    With experience, you could become a radio producer, presenter, music programmer or a technical studio manager. You could move into television research or production.

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