There are several career options in the world of broadcast radio:
- Radio presenting: Presenting your own radio show – This involves putting together a radio show, finding something different to talk about for each show, and being a friendly voice for your listeners
- Production: Helping to create radio shows, features, drama, commercials or interviews
- Technical: Using the studio equipment, editing audio digitally, recording or gathering content, outside events
- News: Roles include newsreader, journalist, reporter, sports reporter
- Other: Admin, support, promotions, sales, engineering
If you’re interested in a career in radio broadcasting, there are several radio stations in Essex, including:
- Community Radio: Funky SX (103.7FM), Radio Southend (Internet), Phoenix FM in Brentwood
- Hospital Radio: Stations in Southend, Basildon & Chelmsford
- Internet Radio & Podcasting: Work with broadcasters (such as Ray Radio), or create your own show or radio station online
- Commercial radio: Radio Essex in Southend (105.1FM & DAB)
- BBC local radio: BBC Essex in Chelmsford (95.3FM & DAB)
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