JOB ROLE DEFINITION OF JOB QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED
Disc jockeys, also known as DJs, play musical recordings on There aren't any specific As a successful club DJ,
radio shows, at nightclubs, and at public events. DJs mostly qualifications or
PRESENTER/ D.J work for radio stations presenting programs, talks shows, and certifications necessary
chart shows. They ensure musical recordings and to be a DJ but it would
advertisements are played on time and also interact with help to have some. As
listeners through social media. long as you can put on a
good show and entertain
the guests at the event,
you'll get work.
Radio broadcast assistants provide support in the development and There are no formal
day-to-day production of local and national radio. In this role, you'll qualifications required to
RADIO BROADCAST give practical assistance to programme producers and presenters to enter this role. But most
ASSISTANT ensure that shows run as smoothly as possible. employers value a good
general education, and
many radio broadcast
assistants have a degree or
a Higher National Diploma
(HND) in a subject such as:
radio broadcasting. media.
Radio producers are responsible for the audio content of broadcasts Any graduate can enter the
via radio, the internet and other mobile platforms. They're involved in career, but studying media
RADIO PRODUCER the entire process, from generating ideas to managing the audience or radio production will
response after a programme. increase your opportunities
within the industry. Also,
broadcast journalism and
media studies students are
successful in this job, as
they cover knowledge and
skills associated with a
radio programme
CAREER PROGRESSION
you could move into music
producing and recording,
club promoting, working
for a record label or
starting your own label. As
an established radio DJ,
you could get involved in
other types of media
work, like TV presenting.
With experience, you
could become a radio
producer, presenter, music
programmer or a technical
studio manager. You could
move into television
research or production.
Radio producers may
advance their careers by
moving to a more
high-profile programme,
or from a local station to a
national station. They may
earn promotion to senior
producer or editor, or take
on a station management
role. Some may choose to
work on a freelance basis.
 Broadcast journalists research, investigate and present news and Earn an undergraduate With experience, you
current affairs content for television, radio and the internet. Their aim degree in a relevant subject could become a
RADIO BROADCAST is to present information in a balanced, accurate and interesting way or one that comes with studio-based presenter or
JOURNALIST through news bulletins, documentaries and other factual programmes. Broadcast Journalism a special news
Training Council (BJTC) correspondent. You could
accreditation. Some related also move into
degree schemes include programme making,
journalism, producing, or
communications or management.
multimedia production