the community radio toolkit

Do you want to share in JACK fm Hertfordshire’s success?

We’ve just been shortlisted for this year’s IRN Awards and are looking for an exceptional Newsreader/Reporter to to join the team at our Knebworth Park studios.

You’ll have an exceptional voice, organisational skills, enthusiasm, eye for detail (did you spot the mistake in the last sentence?) and the ability to work to strict deadlines and under pressure.

A good working knowledge of media law is essential.

Above all, you’ll be friendly and enjoy playing a BIG part in a small team!

Tindle Radio’s had another fantastic year of RAJAR growth and we’re looking forward to making more compelling content as we continue into 2012.

We’re looking for Freelance Broadcast Journalists to work in our busy news room delivering a local news service to our seven UK radio stations.

You’ll have the ability to work clearly and effectively with each of our local stations across East Anglia and the South, ensuring every bulletin is target-listener focused and meets the high standards of local content our listeners have come to expect.

You’ll have a great feel for local news, be able to think quickly and creatively, have excellent writing skills, a great voice for radio, be well organised and have the ability to work to tight deadlines.

As well as delivering the On-Air news, you will update our websites and social media pages.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a team that believes in local news and with a company that still believes in local radio.

Monocle 24 is looking for an experienced live radio sound engineer to work on our 24-hour audio service.

You’ll be working with a small team of engineers and producers on a shift rota that will include early and late hours and weekends, on pre-recorded and live programming.

You’ll have a passion for radio, audio and a strong interest in current affairs. You’ll be able to think fast, respond to technical challenges positively, and can quickly come up with solutions on your own initiative. You’ll also have at least two years’ experience in a working studio environment.

Experience of Myriad or a similar playout system is essential. Protools and Audition skills are also desirable, as well as an intimate understanding of the dynamics and pressures of a live radio studio.

You will need to feel confident around S/PDIF, ISDNs and TBUs. As well as great ears and technical ability, you will also need good studio etiquette, and be able to work well with producers, presenters and guests on a daily basis

Responsibilities:
-Driving the desk during live shows
-Mixing promos and packages
-Dealing with lines from around the world

A UK based radio station are looking for specialist radio programs. Currently we are looking to broaden our current mix of shows with some specialty shows to be played out during the evening and weekends.

Recording them either at our studios or remotely, Country/Rock/Jazz we are open to suggestions. For more information email radiojobs@radio.fm

We are also looking to increase our bank of paid remote Voice Trackers. If you have a great voice, personality and facilities….
For more information email radiojobs@radio.fm

Media Sound Holdings is looking for a News Editor who can continue, and improve, the already high standards set by our current team.

Based in Worthing, you’ll be responsible for delivering news to a TSA of more than half-a-million people across our four radio stations. Your main responsibilities will include managing and developing the station’s news team, setting the daily news agenda and ensuring the station’s news output meets the needs of its listeners.

The successful applicant will be an experienced journalist with a proven track record in radio news and a sound legal knowledge. You’ll have good people skills, excellent planning abilities plus experience in managing local relationships and contacts.

Knowledge of the broadcast area is an advantage but not essential but you’ll be bursting with new ideas and ready to work in a busy and thriving newsroom.

In return, we offer a competitive salary, fun working environment and the chance to be part of a news team committed to providing local news for its audience at every opportunity.

7Waves Community Radio 92.1 is the local station for Wirral. We are based in Leasowe, broadcasting from a purpose built media and training centre comprising of 3 broadcast studios, an IT training suite with 2 training studios and a 32 track recording studio and ‘live’ room.

We are looking for enthusiastic volunteer presenters, with lots of personality, who can relate to our wideranging 18+ audience. Some previous radio experience would be beneficial but not essential.

Round 1 London 2012 Radio Project: FREE training opportunity

Aged 18-25 and passionate about radio? Love sport and culture? Round 1, Roundhouse Radio’s London 2012 show, is going live, and we’re looking for keen reporters to join the team.

Improve your radio journalism, broadcasting and presenting skills whilst creating engaging London 2012 content for this exciting monthly show. You’ll need to commit to fortnightly production meetings plus at least 4 hours’ work each week, to develop the show between sessions.

Dates & times:
5 live shows: 2nd Monday of each month, 8 – 8:30pm, from 12 March – 10 July.
Fortnightly production meetings : Tuesdays 6.30-8pm
Benefits: You will receive a year’s Emerging Artist Membership for the Roundhouse (usually £15), and reimbursement for travel expenses incurred as part of the project.
Level: Intermediate – some radio and audio editing experience required.

Local radio station in Hayes, West London looking for a Researcher/Co-Presenter for it’s Sunday Lunchtime Programme.

Good writing skills, able to work on own initiative and within a team.

Will be researching ideas/features, setting up guests, and contributing on-air.

Some technical knowledge will be an advantage. Will suit someone looking for experience in radio or to improve reading & writing skills.

Students welcome to apply. To apply send a CV, a demo in mp3 format and a short letter to office@hayesfm.org

Demon FM is a valuable tool for young people to gain experience in radio broadcasting on a station operating 24/7.

The station’s sports team is a growing strand with big potential; aiming to reflect the best of Leicester’s sports teams on our airwaves and produce quality content as part of our local sports coverage.

Recently, the station has established a NEW partnership with Leicester Lions Speedway, and is to do exclusive coverage for their upcoming 2012 season.

The role is to act as Demon’s Speedway correspondent, attending home race meetings (usually either Saturday evenings or Sunday afternoons) to gather content for the stations output.
This will be include conducting:

*Interviews with riders and fans at meetings *Producing small audio clips for the stations news team *Working closely with the Saturday Afternoon Sports Show Team & acting as a on-air presence *Responsibility for equipment – producing and keeping filed documents such as consent forms and risk assessments. *Ensuring a professional and positive relationship is retained at all times with the club and radio station.

We are looking for someone who’s passionate about Sport, especially SPEEDWAY.
The individual must be enthusiastic and willing to learn, a team player who’s prepared to attend race meetings during unsociable weekend hours, and who can display a proven interest in pursuing a career in sports journalism.

Unfortunately, we are only looking for individual’s over the age of 18 due to Health & Safety reasons.

This is a very unique and flexible experience and has plenty of perks such as being allowed to attend fantastic and exciting race meetings… FOR FREE!

We are looking for remote voice trackers for a show to go out 6pm till 8pm Monday to Friday you will be required to work from home and be able to keep the listener entertained.

We are also seeking cover jocks as well

Age range 16+ uk based only please

You will need to be able to supply me with an mp3 demo

John Williamson
Station Manager
Bay Trust Radio

We are one of the top East Midlands community radio stations based in the Erewash Borough which sits directly in between Derby & Nottingham.

We are currently looking for a presenter for the Drivetime Show betwen 4pm and 7pm, Monday to Friday

The show is all about getting our audience home, keeping things moving and entertaining them. The programme is full of features, music and local content.

Travel news also features every 20 minutes. This is a playlisted music show with,” Favourites of Today and Yesterday”.

We are looking for a talented personality presenter who can follow a format. They will need to be a keen team player, who will join in with the team.

This is a great radio opportunity for someone to join our enthusiastic and professional team of volunteers
Do you fit the bill? If so we want to hear from you.

Due to us being based in an educational establishment, the successful presenter will be required to be fully CRBchecked. This will be paid for by the radio station.

We are one of the top East Midlands community radio stations based in the Erewash Borough which sits directly in between Derby & Nottingham.

We are currently looking for a presenter for the Wake Up With Erewash (breakfast) Show between 7am and 10am, Monday to Friday

The is one of Erewash Sound’s flagship shows, and features lots of personality as with any breakfast show, full of features and local content to get our audience up and ready for their day. Travel news also features every 20 minutes. This is a playlisted music show with,” Favourites of Today and Yesterday”.

We are looking for a talented personality presenter who can follow a format. They will need to be a keen team player, who will join in with the team to promote their breakfast show and Erewash Sound.

This is a great radio opportunity for someone to join our enthusiastic and professional team of volunteers
Do you fit the bill? If so we want to hear from you.

Due to us being based in an educational establishment, the successful presenter will be required to be fully CRBchecked. This will be paid for by the radio station.