Work Experience with BBC Radio, London
BBC Radio in London is offering work experience opportunities, as follows:
Factual Central Planning Radio & Music (over 18)
You will gain an overview of and experience in the Central Planning Unit research team who generate daily and weekly network radio output. You will assist with some paperwork and undertake some research for programmes such as Womans Hour and Loose Ends; you will also act as an occasional runner to meet and greet guests. Knowledge, awareness and most of all enjoyment of R4s daytime output will be a real advantage.
Radio 1 (open to applicants 16 and over)
BBC Radio 1 is the UKs biggest youth radio station, home to presenters such as Nick Grimshaw, Clara Amfo and Greg James and specialist genres such as dance and rock. Its an opportunity to get a week-long overview of Radio 1 and depending on what you are interested in, that could include radio programmes, social media, marketing or Radio 1 iplayer.
Radio 1Xtra (open to applicants 16 and over)
Radio 1Xtra is the BBCs digital youth radio station, specialising in Hip Hop, Grime, R&B and Afrobeats and home to DJs such as Charlie Sloth, Mistajam and A.Dot. This placement will provide a week-long overview of Radio 1Xtra, and depending on what you are interested in, can include time with on air programmes to online, marketing to visualisation.
Radio 2, Western House, London (over 18)
If you want to find out how you combine News, with audiences and Music, the Jeremy Vine Show on Radio 2 is the place to come. Here, under the guidance of a programme producer you will learn how to put together a radio programme, how to write programme briefs and what we are looking for when audience members call the show.
Radio 3 (over 18)
Radio 3 is the home of remarkable music and culture. The successful candidate will gain an insight into how Radio 3 productions are created and have hands-on experience behind the scenes from attending live studios, location broadcasts, recording/editing sessions and general admin duties. An interest in music is essential, anything from classical, world or jazz.
For full details on how to apply, visit https://goo.gl/fSeyci