programme controller

Programme controllers or as they are also known programme directors are responsible for leading programme teams on commercial radio station. This is to ensure that the produce programming which meets the creative and commercial needs of each station. Programme controllers work very closely with the station managers or equivalent personnel, this particularr job role is only found in commercial radio. In the BBC the closest equivalent may be an assistant editor in local radio. In the BBC the title of the controller is also used for the head of each of its national radio networks, however that is no the job being referred to in this profile.
The responsibilities for radio programme controllers working in commercial radio vary between different organisations and stations depending on the size of the organisation to which a station belongs and the division of responsibilities.

Programme controllers must have a clear understanding of the purpose of their station and its format, the characteristics of their target audience and the key business objectives of the station. Their role is plane certain programming to meet these objectives and to oversee the work of the programming teams. They work closely with the stations managers and other relevant personnel, who have overall responsibility for the station. Programme controllers are also involved in recruitment training and  development and day to day management of all staff in the programming departments of radio stations. They also need to encourage creativity and commercial awareness in their team, they are also expected to coach programme presenters and regularly review their performance.
Programme controllers need to work with all different disciplines within the station, and also contribute to the development of multi platform content. They must always review and refresh programme output and devise new programming to attract and retain audiences.
The job is very demanding and can sometimes involve working long hours, and it can also include travelling particularly for those programme controllers who are part of larger and geographically diverse organisations.


Essential Knowledge & Skills
Radio Programme Controllers need the following:

• ability to generate original ideas, and to think creatively about how to communicate them
• excellent communication and presentation skills
• knowledge of the Radio market, different station and programme styles, and audience demographics
• sound editorial judgement
• business and finance skills
• confidence and decisiveness
• the capacity to work effectively under pressure, react quickly, and meet tight deadlines
• determination, diplomacy, and excellent interpersonal skills
• a facility for managing creative teams, and encouraging acceptable creative risk taking
• ability to coach, and to develop talent in others
• ability to give and accept feedback, and manage performance
• ability to deal effectively with team members of differing temperaments and morale
• ability to encourage frank and constructive reviews of output
• self-motivation and adaptability
• a thorough knowledge of the law, ethics and industry regulation as they affect Radio production
• knowledge of when it is necessary, and how to acquire, the relevant clearances and licenses, including copyright and music clearances
• knowledge of the requirements of the relevant Health and Safety legislation and procedures
• a high level of IT skills - particularly good word-processing and data handling skills

Qualifications are not essential for this role however most programme controllers acquire some of their management skills on the job previous roles, managing smaller programme teams, overseeing projects, or standing in for senior colleagues. Some may have been recognised through their previous jobs for their management skills and if that is the case they may be offered the opportunity of some management training by their employer.

Radio Presenter

Radio presenters are the main soul of the radio, they are the people we hear and what we call the voice of the station, whether its speech based or music radio. They are responsible for creating tone, and style of radio output, establishing a relationship with the listeners.  They may also be required to carry out a wide range of other production tasks as well as deliver content for related websites and other mobile platforms. Radio presenters also have specific responsibilities differ considerably depending on the programme or station. Alot of Radio presenters are part of a small team although some work in larger programme units. They're mainly based in offices and recording studios, but they may also work on location. Al0ot of presenters are self employed and workig on fixed term contracts, although the majority of jobs are found in london ad the south east. Radio presenters may work  for the BBC, commercial or community radio on local or national stations. They can also work for independant production companies.


Presenters for music radio which alot of us listen to, usually work for a range of stations and programmes, catering for all music tastes. Presenters in speech radio work in all genres from topical talk shows to long documertaries, catering for a wider audience but also it allows them to access more knowledge. Being a radio presenter, your working hours can vary enormously ad may involve early mornings, late nights overnights as well as working weekends and holidays. This is due to the fact teres always news to report. Like many of the other jobs in radio, radio presenters are expected to travel and this sometimes can mean travelling abroad.
Thye are expected to understand the ppurpose and format of their station or programme this means they have to be aware of the characteristics of their target audience and to be knowledgeable about the subject matter os the output they present. Tis means they have to understand what there discussing in order to give a clearer view on the subject.
Radio presenters present live or recorded shows, scripted or unscripted. Alot can be  required to generate original ideas, carry out research, write scripts and links. They are also required to conduct interviews with contributors in a stupid or over the phone.
Just like many othe rjobs in the radio, radio presenters are expected to comply with the media law, regulation and industry code. They work very closley with toher members of the team and may be expected to take direction from a producer or editor. Radio presenters are also expected to review their output and to seek and acceot feedback on their preformance. They must also contrabute to complaints people have made and try to make the radio station better for viewers. They should be able to operate in various radio studios and to record audio in both studios and on location. Also they need to be able to edit audio material by using suitable compyter editing softwear. Some may be required to write blogs on up comming events the radio station will be holdiing, and aloth these days create their own twitter page just like Nick Grimshaw who can advertise his radio station and their events on his twitter where all his followers can access imformation.


Essential Knowledge & Skills

• excellent presentation and performance skills
• ability to generate original ideas, and to think creatively about how to communicate them
• an understanding of how to use the voice effectively for radio
• ability to build credibility and rapport by communicating knowledgably and engagingly with audiences
• determination and tenacity
• excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to draw information from people
• knowledge of the Radio market, different station and programme styles, and audience demographics
• a comprehensive knowledge of subjects relevant to the Radio genre in which they wish to work
• ability to work independently but also as part of a team
• self-motivation and adaptability
• ability to work effectively under pressure, react quickly, and meet tight deadlines
• knowledge of the law, ethics and industry regulation as they affect Radio production
• knowledge of when it is necessary, and how to acquire, the relevant clearances and licenses, including copyright and music clearances
• knowledge of the requirements of the relevant Health and Safety legislation and procedures
• a high level of IT skills - particularly good word-processing and data handling skills
• ability to learn how to use a variety of recording equipment and to operate different radio studios
• ability to present while operating studio controls and co-ordinating a range of simultaneous technical activities
• ability to conduct effective internet research, use relevant computer software for audio editing, and, when necessary, to manipulate visual images or edit video, and upload all such material for use on websites

http://www.radiotalent.co.uk/radio-jobs/southsound-gold/presenters-other-various-roles

This is a link for a job to be a radio presenter, it allows you to send your cv to the given email address ad gives you plenty of information about the job and what they are looking for.

 

Radio Producer

Radio Producers work both in speech-based and music radio, where they play a key role in creating what is heard by listeners, they are not usuall heard on air themselves. They are responsible for creaing and co-ordinating the content of radio programmes, and may also have responsibility for the content or websites and other certain mobile platforms. They are also closely involved with the business and technical aspects or programmes.
The responsibilities of a radio producer may vary depending on the programme or station. A majority of radio producers ,ay work as a small part of a small team although some manage much larger programme units. Radio producers are based in offics and recording studios but may also work on a certain location where they produce outside broadcasts.


Producers in music radio work in different radio stations ad programmes wihc caters for all musical tastes. However producers in speech radio work in all genres like topical talk sows to documentaries, dramaq and comedy. Being a radio producer you are required to work a variety of shift patterns whihc includes night shifts, weekends ad holidays. In some roles radio producers will be expected to trvale, sometimes long distance and at short notice to work on location.

Wherever a radio producer works they are expected to understand the purpose and format of teir situation or programmes. They need to be aware of the characteristics of their target audience and also they need to be knowledgeable about the subject matter of the output for which they are responsible. Being a raido producer they must create programme content and manage the whole production including live and recorded. They need to generate origial ideas, identify suitable ideas from others and carry out thorough research.
They also need to know to access and evaluateall relevant imformation sources which sometimes includes image resources which includes libraries, archives, the internet, and academic. Radio producers also need to know how to source music or audio material to ensure necessar licences or clearances are obtained.  However with this they are expected to comply with media law and regulations.

Radio presenters work closley with presenters, performers and other programme contributors. However to ensure that the output meets established production standars, they must also give direction when necessary.
They also need t be able to operate various radio studios and to record audio both in studios and location. Sometimes they may be required to record interviews and other material which includes editing when nesessary.


Essential Knowledge & Skills

• 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
• when necessary, an understanding of how to use their voice to communicate effectively with listeners
• knowledge of the Radio market, different station and programme styles, and audience demographics
• the confidence and tenacity to pursue information, overcome obstacles, and pitch ideas to senior colleagues
• ability to work independently but also as part of a team
• self-motivation and adaptability
• ability to work effectively under pressure, react quickly, and meet tight deadlines
• determination, diplomacy and excellent interpersonal skills
• empathy and patience, the ability to build rapport and draw information from people
• ability to coach and develop talent in others
• a comprehensive knowledge of the subjects relevant to the Radio genre in which they wish to work
• a thorough knowledge of the law, ethics and industry regulation as they affect Radio production
• knowledge of when it is necessary, and how to acquire, the relevant clearances and licenses, including copyright and music clearances
• knowledge of the requirements of the relevant Health and Safety legislation and procedures
• a high level of IT skills - particularly good word-processing and data handling skills
• ability to learn how to use a variety of recording equipment and to operate different radio studios
• ability to conduct effective internet research, use relevant computer software for audio editing, and, when necessary, to manipulate visual images or edit video, and upload all such material for use on websites.

To become a radio producer you must be a graduate, however a degree is not always essential. Alot of radio employers do not expect the degree to be in a media related subject and may even prefer recruits to have degrees in other areas especially those related to the radio genre in which they wish to work.
Alot of radio producers try to get a place on a direct entry traniee scheme, however places are very limited and such schemes do ot recruit on a regualr basis making it harder for people to find jobs. Somtimes a degree or equivalent may be a requirement for some of these schemes byt many others may specifially target non graduates.

Broadcast Journalist

Broadcast Journalists working in radio supply news content for different outlets which ranges from single radio to single local radio stations to international news organisations and their related websites. Broadcast journalists many be part of a small local team or based in a regional or national newsroom or sometimes in a foreign bureau. In some other cases broadcast journalists may also work from home, utilising broadband and other technology which its used to supply material to broadcasters to other employers.
In the BBC broadcast journalist is used widely where it is a specific grade, as well as a job role, within the career structure for BBC journalists in local radio and its also for those supplying news to the national radio networks. However in commercial radio the Journalist, Broadcast Journalist and Reporter are very smiler roles.

The job of a radio broadcast journalists identify, research and present news stories for a very wide range of audiences, where most of them are expected to broadcast on air. While on air radio broadcast journalists present news bulletins, recording interviews, voicing news items or longer features. However the role may sometimes overlap with a reporter due to the fact alot of the job descriptions are the same and are easy to get mixed up with. In the BBC they show the difference between each job due to the fact the broadcast journalists  may be more on news planning, researching, briefing reporters or presenters, writing, editing and producing material originated by others.

Broadcast Journalists ca be requires to work a variety of shift patterns which includes night shifts, weekends and holidays. While working on news items they must be prepared to travel a great deal and sometimes long distances at any hour of the day including at night to gather relevant information. They are also responsible for generating ideas, researching background data and assessing the value ad accuracy of ideas and information from other sources.

Radio Broadcast Journalists can carry out thorough research into all item ideas including using personal contacts and identifying relevant background articles and features, suitable interviewees and locations, and relevant audio archive material. They should also know how to access, evaluate and use all relevant information sources and in some cases image sources including libraries, archives, the Internet, and academic and other research documents.


Essential Knowledge & Skills
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
• an understanding of how to use their voice to communicate effectively with listeners
• knowledge of the Radio market, different station and programme styles and audience demographics
• curiosity and inquisitiveness, a willingness to ask questions but also to listen
• the confidence and tenacity to pursue information, overcome obstacles and pitch ideas to senior colleagues
• ability to work independently but also as part of a team
• self-motivation and adaptability
• ability to work effectively under pressure, react quickly and meet tight deadlines
• determination, diplomacy and excellent interpersonal skills
• empathy and patience, the ability to build rapport and draw information from people
• ability to maintain objectivity in order to be fair and balanced in the treatment of stories
• an interest in news and current affairs and good general knowledge
• a thorough knowledge of the law, ethics and industry regulation as they affect radio and the practise of journalism
• knowledge of when it is necessary and how to acquire the relevant clearances and licenses, including copyright and music clearances
• knowledge of the requirements of the relevant Health and Safety legislation and procedures
• a high level of IT skills - particularly good word-processing and data handling skills
• the ability to learn how to use a variety of recording equipment and to operate different radio studios
• ability to conduct effective Internet research, use relevant computer software for audio editing, and, when necessary, to manipulate visual images or edit video, and upload all such material for use on websites.

To be a broadcast journalists you may not always need a degree and alot of them are graduates. However some radio employees do not expect this to be in a media related subject and may even prefer their recruits to have degrees in other disciplines which are politics, business, science or languages which all can come to some great advantage.
A degree or equivalent is usually a requirement, places are highly sought after and the selecting process is rigorous. Broadcast journalists are recruited from newspapers or magazines who usually ave two or three years experience. Alot of broadcast journalists learn a great deal throughout their time being a radio broadcast journalist and therefore grow with confidence.

Reporter

The reporters role in the raido is to find and tell the stories that make up the news or current affairs output for the station or organisation for whihc they work. They may work for a variety of different outlets which range from a single local radio station to international news organistaion and their related websites. Depending on the reporter some may be part of a small local team or based in a regional or national newsroom or in a foreign bureau. From time to time some reporters may rowk from home utilising broadband and other technology to supply material to broadcasters.

Commercial radio the job titles Reporter, Journalist or Broadcast Journalist may be used for fairly similar roles.

The BBC employs Reporters, News Correspondents and specialist Correspondents with experiance in that perticular field and the distinction between reporters or Correspondents and Broadcast Journalists is greater.

Radio reporters research news and ten present them on air to a wide range of different people. Some of their work is based in an office or a newsroom where they are expected to spend much of their time out and gathering informatio they can then use. They do this by recording or witnessing events and interviewing those involved. Radio reporters may report live from the event while it unfolds or record and edit the material they have captured to create pre recorded items for inclusion in news bulletins or producer longer featurers like documentaries.

Working as a radio repoter you will be required to work a variety of shift patterns including night shfts weekends and holidays. They must be prepared to ravel at any point which sometimes can be long distances due to the fact news is happening all the time so they need to e their at that exact point. Repoters cover a wide range of events and stories or focas on a specialist area such a spolitics, finance, sport of foreign affairs. They ma be assigned to specific stories but they are also responsible for creating ideas, researching background data and measuring up the data and information they have collected. A a repoter you must also pitch your ideas an present news items for consideration by editiors.

As a radio reporter you must carry out thorough research into all item ideas including using personal contacts indentifying relevat background articles and features, suitable interviewees and locations, and relevant audio archive material. They need to know hot access and evaluate all the relevant sources of information and in some cases included image sources. However thet are expected to undertsand and comply with media law, regulation ad industry codes, They prepare questions ad where possible brief interviewees in advance.

Alot of reporters are graduates, however radio emplyers do not neccessarily expect this to be in a media related subject.

Essential Knowledge & Skills
Reporters need the following:

• a sense of what makes 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
• an understanding of how to use their voice to communicate effectively with listeners
• knowledge of the Radio market, different station and programme styles and audience demographics
• curiosity and inquisitiveness, a willingness to ask questions but also to listen
• the confidence and tenacity to pursue information, overcome obstacles and pitch ideas to senior colleagues
• self-motivation and adaptability
• ability to work independently but also as part of a team
• ability to work effectively under pressure, react quickly and meet tight deadlines
• ability to cope with the demands of live reporting and interviewing
• determination, diplomacy and excellent interpersonal skills
• empathy and patience, the ability to build rapport and draw information from people
• ability to maintain objectivity in order to be fair and balanced in the treatment of stories
• an interest in news and current affairs and good general knowledge
• a thorough knowledge of the law, ethics and industry regulation as they affect radio and the practice of journalism
• knowledge of when it is necessary and how to acquire the relevant clearances and licenses, including copyright and music clearances
• knowledge of the requirements of the relevant Health and Safety legislation and procedures
• a high level of IT skills - particularly good word-processing and data handling skills
• the ability to learn how to use a variety of recording equipment and to operate different radio studios
• ability to conduct effective internet research, use relevant computer software for audio editing, and, when necessary, to manipulate visual images or edit video, and upload all such material for use on websites

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station manager

Station Managers are responsible for the day to day running of the radio station, and they also lead the management team to ensure that they meet the key objectives which the radio stations lats out such as output, audience, or revenue.
In commercial radio the title station director may be used in reference to the manager of a local or national station. However the BBC's uk wide radio networks are led by a controller supported by a size able management team.

The responsibilities of the station manager very between different broadcasting organisations and between the different stations. It also depends on how the radio station is funded, the size of the organisation to which it belongs to and the division of the responsibilities within a station management team. All station managers are based throughout the UK.

Station managers are expected to have a clear understanding of the purpose and format of their station what ever they run such as music or speech based stations, they also need to know the characteristics of their target audience.They also help to determine the objectives of their station, and are expected to make these objectives very clear to their staff providing leadership and motivation to ensure that they are me to a high quality. Station managers have may roles another one of them being making sure the radio stations running smoothly, leading the management team and co-ordinating the activities of all the people within the station which includes the development of multi-platform content.

However in commercial radio, the station manager focuses on sales by maximising revenue for the station and managing budget and resources.

In BBC local radio stations managers or editors have editorial responsibility for all the output and at the same time managing the stations finances, while being supported by Assistant Editor.

Station managers also have the job of attracting and retaining employees with a talent for radio, establishing that stations culture and managing staff and welfare and morale. They are responsible for communications with the staff and other colleagues where ever they are in their organisation. They're also expected to represent the station externally at a local level, and help build relationships within the community they serve. They also must ensure their stations compliance with laws, regulations and industry codes governing radio broadcasting and to see that complaints are dealt with.

The job of a station manager is very demanding and can involve working long and unpredictable hours. It can also involve alot of travelling especially for the station managers who are part of a larger and geographically diverse organisations.


To become a station manager you need to require some management skills in their previous job roles, by managing a smaller programme or sales team, overseeing projects, or standing in for senior colleagues. Some station manager are spotted by their previous job roles and offered the opportunity of some management training by their employee.

In some other cases individuals may have pursued professions development independently by self funding, relevant short courses or management qualifications to improve their chances or promotion. However such qualifications are not essential for the role.


Essential Knowledge & Skills
Radio Station Managers need the following:

• ability to generate original ideas, and to think creatively about how to communicate them
• excellent communication and presentation skills
• knowledge of the Radio market, different station and programme styles, and audience demographics
• business and finance skills
• sound editorial judgement
• confidence and decisiveness
• the capacity to work effectively under pressure, react quickly, and meet tight deadlines
• determination, diplomacy and excellent interpersonal skills
• a facility for managing creative teams, and encouraging acceptable creative risk taking
• ability to coach, and to develop talent in others
• ability to give and receive (accept?) feedback, and manage performance
• ability to deal effectively with team members of differing temperaments and morale
• ability to encourage frank and constructive reviews of output
• self-motivation and adaptability
• a thorough knowledge of the law, ethics and industry regulation as they affect Radio production
• knowledge of when it is necessary, and how to acquire, the relevant clearances and licenses, including copyright and music clearances
• knowledge of the requirements of the relevant Health and Safety legislation and procedures and a high level of IT skills - particularly good word-processing and data handling skills

Introduction

For this assignment i will be looking at some of the different job roles in the radio industry. There a number of job roles and they are

Reporter
Interviewer
Researcher
Script Writer
Presenter
Radio Journalist
Producer
Studio Assistant
Programme Scheduler
Commercial Trafficker
Audio sound engineer
Editior
Station Manager
Air time Salesperson
Station Management
Community Training
Volunteer Support