The Opportunity

Have you always wanted to get involved in radio but never knew how?
Are you interested in finding out what goes on behind the scenes in a radio station?
Are you aged between 16-25 years old?

Preston FM is offering a three month volunteer placement for a young adult to join the team following the launch of station full-time, broadcasting 24/7 for the next five years. This will be an opportunity to see how a radio station is run, gaining new skills and experiences along the way.

Job Description

Your role will include:

• Helping out with administrative tasks within the day to day running of the station
• Helping out in the studio and assisting volunteers
• Editing audio content for broadcast
• Helping to develop the youth strand of programming

Skills/ Qualifications

• Lots of enthusiasm and an interest in Community Radio
• Some organisational skills and computer skills
• Be able to work on own initiative and also as part of a team
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Duration of placement
3 Months
10am - 5pm, Monday - Friday

Extra Information
In addition to the training available, volunteers will be able to undertake a Youth Achievement Award or Young People’s Arts Award.

There will be an allowance for up to a maximum of £60 per week, to cover travel, subsistence and any other expenses directly related to the volunteering placement.

Click here to download an application form.