Calling all radioheads! Check out this rare opportunity to join the award-winning radio production team for a curious, organised and aspiring broadcaster…

The BBC Radio Production team in Media City, Salford produce a broad range of programmes across Radio 2, 3 and 4 including 4 Extra and The World Service. They produce programmes such as You & Yours, Brain of Britain, The Daily Service, Pick of the Week, Good Morning Sunday, Heart & Soul as well as around 50 documentaries a year.

They are looking for a Trainee Assistant Producer to join their team for 12 months to experience the range of opportunities across two different departments. After a few weeks general induction, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to train in a number of teams according to individual skills and requirements. This may include helping to produce live or pre-recorded programmes, speech or music programmes, plus factual and drama, as well as a combination of studio-based and Outside Broadcasting. Senior team members will also give support across many different radio networks and on digital output and podcasts to enrich the trainee’s learning experience.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• An understanding of every stage of the production process
• How to develop programme ideas
• Sourcing guests
• Studio assistance
• Editing audio
• Writing content for webpages and social media
• Writing briefs

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Passion for content across the areas of factual, drama and religion
• Interested in pursuing a career in radio broadcasting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrable knowledge of Radio Production’s programmes
• Brimming with ideas, with a good understanding of what makes engaging listening
• Enthusiasm for radio and an appreciation of how audiences use digital and other platforms
• Enthusiastic approach to work and always willing to try new things

https://creativeaccess.org.uk/opportunity/trainee-assistant-producer-radio-production-factual-drama-and-religion/