You can get into this job through:
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.
Entry requirements:
You can do a college course that may give you some of the skills and knowledge needed for this role. Courses include:
Entry requirements:
You can get into this career through a broadcast production assistant advanced apprenticeship.
Entry requirements:
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:
You can get a list of radio stations from:
You can also apply for a BBC work experience placement .
Digital skills : to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently
Skills:Radio broadcast assistants help make sure that live and recorded radio programmes run smoothly.
In this role you could:
Location : You could work at a recording studio or in an office.