Radio Broadcast Assistant

Typical Salary

£18,000 To £29,000

Typical Hours

39 to 41 irregular

evenings / weekends / bank holidays flexibly

How To Become a Radio Broadcast Assistant

You can get into this job through:

a university course
a college course
an apprenticeship
volunteering

College / University

You could do a higher national diploma or degree in radio or media production.

4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths

between 1 and 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a higher national diploma or degree

You can do a college course, for example:

Level 2 Certificate in Radio
Level 3 Diploma in Creative Media Production

2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or equivalent, for a level 2 course

4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a level 3 course

Apprenticeship

You can get into this career through a broadcast production assistant advanced apprenticeship.

Routes into this Career

Routes into this Career are not listed for this job.

Other Routes

Other Routes are not listed for this job.

Skills And Knowledge

You'll need:

to be thorough and pay attention to detail
knowledge of computer operating systems, hardware and software
the ability to work well with others
broadcasting and telecommunications knowledge
the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
to be flexible and open to change
ambition and a desire to succeed
knowledge of media production and communication
to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

Day To Day Tasks

Your day-to-day duties may include:

researching programmes
booking guests, preparing contracts and arranging payment
booking studio time and equipment
typing scripts
producing programme logs and running orders
keeping track of costs
updating the programme or station’s website, blog or social media
archiving programme material
arranging and sending out competition prizes

Working Environment

You could work at a recording studio or in an office.

Career Path & Progression

Career Path & Progression are not listed for this job.

Volunteering Opportunities

Competition for jobs is strong. Employers will expect you to have practical experience and able to show you have a real enthusiasm for radio broadcasting.

You could get useful experience through:

community, hospital or student radio
work placements

You can get a list of radio stations from:

You can also apply for a BBC work experience placement.

Tips & Information

Career tips

It's a good idea to develop a portfolio of your work on CD, MP3 or social media, so you can showcase your skills to potential employers.

For news-based and factual radio, you may have an advantage with a background in journalism or media research.

Further information

You can find out more about about careers in radio from The Pips and BBC Careers.

Restrictions & Requirements

Restrictions & Requirements are not listed for this job.