First Job - Radio Presenter
Radio Presenters are the main voice of the station or programme of working in speech-based or music Radio. They are responsible for speaking to their audiences about whatever they do in their own station or show. And also they have to make sure they are speaking with the correct tone so it attracts the audiences to listen to them. They will have an expectation of how the programme will be presented. Radio Presenters' specific responsibilities depends on the programme or station. The Radio Presenters are part of a small team but some work with bigger programme units. They are mostly in offices and recording studios or sometimes working on location presenting outside broadcasts.
Most presenters are self-employed, working on fixed term contracts. The most concentration of jobs is found in London and the South East and also in Salford, Radio Presenters work throughout the UK. They may work for the BBC, commerical or community radio, on local or national stations, or for independent production companies.
Radio Presenters' work experience would be presenting by working in community radio, student or hospital radio, or discos.
Radio Presenters can work in music Radio for a range of stations and programmes, catering for all musical tastes. Those who work in speech Radio work in all genres, from topical talk shows to documentaries, light entertainment and comedy. Working hours can be all in different times and that could involve early mornings, late nights and overnights, as well as working weekends or holidays. In some roles Presenters are expected to travel to work on location, both within the UK and abroad.
They must work within production requirements and observe the disciplines of the production process, particularly those regarding timings. They are expected to understand media law, regulation and industry codes. They all work closely with other members of a production team and may be expected to take direction from a Producer or Editor. Radio Presenters are expected to review their own output and to seek and accept feedback on their performance. They are also expected to monitor listener feedback, and contribute to responses to comments, or programme complaints.
When getting a job for Radio Presenters, they will need a evidence of hands-on experience and time taken to develop technical and presentation skills as well as a personal style. A degree or other qualifications are not essential for the role. Some Radio Presenters start out in entry level roles in radio and pursue every opportunity to develop their presenting skills until they are able to secure jobs presenting full-time. You don't need to go to university to get a degree for radio presenter, all they wanted a evidence of hands-on experience and performance.
To get a experience of presenting by working in community radio, student or hospital radio or discos, in some cases while taking undergraduate degree or a post-graduate Diploma or MA in radio or Media Prosuction. The benefit from talent development schemes is run by some larger broadcasters to identify potential presenters. Others work their hard the way up from entry level roles in radio secured with or without a degree or other qualifications.
Radio Presenters need the following:
- make sure you have a excellent presentation and performance skills
- to create your own ideas and think creatively about hot to talk about it
- make sure you understand of how to use the voice effectively for radio
- determination and tenacity
- excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to draw information from people
- ability to work independently but also as part of a team
Second Job - Reporter
The Reporter's role is to find and tell the stories that make up the news or current affairs output for the station or organisation for which they work. Reporters may work for different companies, ranging from single local radio stations to international news organisations. They may be part of a small local team or based in a regional or national newsroom. Some Reporters may can work from home, utilising broadband and other technology to supply material to broadcasters or other employers.
In Commercial Radio the job titles Reporter, Journalist or Broadcast Journalist may be used for fairly similar roles according to the practice of the particular station or news organisation. The BBC employs Reporters, News Correspondents and specialist Correspondents with expertise in particular fields, and the distinction between Reporters or Correspondents and Broadcast Journalists is greater.
Radio Reporters identify and research news stories then present them on air to a wide range of different audiences. Some of their work is office, or newsroom-based, but they are expected to spend much of their time out and about gathering information, witnessing and recording events, and interviewing those involved. They may report live from events as they unfold, or record and edit material to create pre-recorded items for inclusion in news bulletins, or produce longer features or documentaries.
Radio Reporters may work at different shifts patterns including night shifts, weekends and holidays. They must be prepared to travel, sometimes long distances, at any hour of the day or night, to research and report on events. Reporters may cover a wide range of stories, or focus on a specialist area such as politics, fiance, sport or foreign affairs. They may be assigned to specific stories, but they are also responsible for generating ideas, researching background data, and assessing the value and accuracy of ideas and information from other sources. They must also pitch ideas and present news items for consideration by Editors, Commissioners or other decision makers.
Although a degree may not always be essential, the majority of Reporters are graduates. but radio employers don't necessarily expect this to be in a media-related subject, and may prefer their recruiters to have degrees in other disciplines. Who wanted to become specialist Reporters or Correspondents have a specialist knowledge fields such as politics, business, science or languages.
There are three entry routes for reporting in radio are:
- traineeships offered by a few of the larger employers
- moving into radio after first working as a print journalist
- completing an accredited pre entry degree or post-graduate qualification
Employers also look for evidence of interest in and hands-on experience of radio broadcasting, particularly skills gained through community radio, student or hospital radio.
Reporters need the following:
- a sense of what a good news story
- ability to generate original ideas and to think creatively about how to communicate them
- excellent writing and story-telling skills which they can adapt for different audiences and platforms
- need to understand of how to use their voice to communicate effectively with listeners.
- need to make sure they always research before interviewing them.
Third Job - Broadcast Journalist
Broadcast Journalists can work in Radio supply news content for one or more different outlets, such as single local radio stations or international news organisations and their related websites. They may be based as part of a small local team, regional or national newsroom or based abroad. Some may work at their home and send material to broadcasters or other employers. With the BBC a Broadcast Journalist has a special distinctive role but for other employers, e.g. Commercial Radio, this job is very similar to that of a Journalist or Reporter.
Radio Broadcast Journalists' job is to find a story, research it and present it on the live news bulletins. Sometimes they will record interviews and send in to the station. If you are Broadcast Journalist with the BBC then the role may be more on news planning, researching, briefing reporters or presenters, writing, editing and producing material written by others.
Broadcast Journalists may be working different shift times including night shifts, weekends and holidays. When working on news items, they always must be prepared to travel, sometimes long distances, at any hour of the day or night, to gather the information. They are responsible for generating ideas, researching background data or assessing the value and accuracy of ideas and information from other sources, pitching ideas or presenting news items for consideration by Editors, Commissioners, or other decision makers.
Most people who got a job as broadcast journalists are graduates but you don't always need a degree to be broadcast journalists. But radio employers do not expect this that it is a media-related subject. They are expected them to develop skills on the job but most employers also offer a variety of forms of training to keep their journalists' skills and knowledge up-to-date and to introduce new technologies.
Typical career routes are exactly same in Reporter like there are three entry routes into broadcast journalism in radio which are traineeships offered by a few of the larger employers, moving into radio after first working as a print journalist or completing an accredited pre-entry degree or post-graduate qualifications.
Broadcast journalists need the following:
- a sense of what makes a good news story
- the ability to generate original ideas and to think creatively about how to communicate them
- excellent writing and story-telling skills which they can adapt for different audiences and platforms
- curiosity and inquisitiveness, a willingness to ask questions but also listen
- self-motivation and adaptability
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