Media, Print and Publishing - Radio Broadcast Assistant
Media, Print and Publishing - Radio Broadcast Assistant
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Radio broadcast assistants help make sure that live and recorded radio programmes run smoothly.
- 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
As a Radio Broadcast Assistant, you could work at a recording studio or in an office.
Radio Broadcast Assistants tend to work 39 to 41 hours a week. You could work evenings, weekends, bank holidays flexibly.
Starting: 拢16,000
Experienced: 拢29,000
You can get into this job through a a university course, a college course, an apprenticeship or by volunteering.
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. 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 can get into this career through a broadcast production assistant advanced apprenticeship. 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.