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| Anyone who's working in the media will understand that it can be really difficult to get their first break. you can't get a job without any experience and you can't get the experience without a job! so what can you do? |
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| Apply through your guidance teacher to undertake work experience at Moray Firth Radio. Places are limited to only a few every year but if you make a good application, it could be you who is working with a presenter! You can visit the MFR website and check out the page for work experience, download the application and send it to the Managing Director, Moray Firth Radio. Remember to think about the qualities and skills you have and how you might use them in the media-make the best argument as to why you should have the work experience placement. |
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| a bit longer in the tooth? |
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| You can always approach the BBC, local radio and TV companies to have a visit or work experience or volunteer. If you can persuade them that you have the right personality and motivation, then this is a good way of taking your first step in the business. Once there and you've shown them how talented you are they'll soon know how much they'll miss you when you leave and they may even try to find a way of keeping you! |
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| Many people working in radio and TV made their debuts in hospital radio. Their studios and equipment are usually of a very good standard and they offer a varied schedule of programmes so you're sure to be able to fit in somewhere. Hospital Radio stations are voluntary organisations with the specific aims of making life in hospital more pleasant and interesting for patients. They rely on volunteers like you to keep the service running providing training and support along the way and, there are many roles which volunteers can take. All the volunteers we know say its great fun and they like making a positive contribution to in-patients. You can contact your local hospital to enquire about hospital radio. |
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Inverness Hospital Radio
Raigmore Hospital
Inverness
IV2 3UJ
t:01463 704500
Wave Radio
Dr Gray's Hospital
Elgin
IV30 1SN
t:0845 456 6000
Radio Remedy
Caithness General Hospital
Wick
KW1 5NS
t:01955 605555 |
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| The Hospital Radio Broadcasting Association (HBA) is the national charty promoting and supporting hospital broadcasting in the UK. Here |
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| Another great way of learning the trade is through community radio network. These radio station are mainly staffed my volunteers who tend to carry out a variety of jobs from cleaning the studios to getting the radio station on air. |
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| Community Media Association - an online resource for community media outlets. Here |
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| Community Radio Toolkit - a place for community radio people to learn, talk and share. Here |
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| Commercial radio is slightly harder to get your first foot in door, they tend to look for people who have spent time in either hospital or community radio. |
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| Lastly if you want to learn more about getting ahead in the media business you should see what Skillset can do for you. Skillset is the Sector Skills Council representing the Audio Visual Sector. Here |
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