Radio Presenter

The job of a radio presenter is to host shows on community radio that revolve mainly around music, conversation, interviews and stories. A radio presenter is the introductory voice of the broadcast and also keeps the show flowing in order to entertain an audience with the listeners of the community.
Duration: Ongoing
Start date: 8th April 2023
When can volunteers volunteer? Weekly, Fortnightly, Monthly
Availability:

This grid shows when you can volunteer for this organisation. E.G Monday morning.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Tasks the volunteer will be required to do:

These include: Researching features that will come up during the radio show Planning the general direction of the show. This may include writing and scripting in preparation, Rehearsing, Meeting guests for the radio programme beforehand and discussing the outline of interviews, working with a sound technology team and assisting them in sound check, Introducing music, guests and other features throughout the show, Ensuring the smooth running of the radio programme, Conducting interviews with guests in person (either live or recorded beforehand) or on the telephone selecting a playlist suitable for the audience and time of the day, Reading news, weather, sport, traffic or other reports reading from a script or autocue, or improvising Skills of a Presenter/DJ Radio presenters have to have skills which enable them to engage a varied audience and create an original show each time they host.

We also do outdoor events throughout the summer where we take the radio outside.

Training:

Technical Training on using the computer hardware and software

Skill and Qualifications Required:

Basic computer skills

Areas of Interest: Event, Festivals, Media, Music, Public events
Opportunity suitable for: Event, Long term commitment, University students, With friends, 18 and over
What activities will the volunteer do? Fundraising, Outdoors, Social media, Technology, Virtual Volunteering
Skills gained in this role: Creativity, IT, Listening, Organising, Talking to others
Home based opportunity? No
DBS Check Required: Yes
Opportunity Accessibility: Clearly marked accessible parking spaces, Step free access clearly signposted into the building, Lift to other floors / step free access throughout the building, Accessible toilets

About the host organisation

Hosted by: Roch Valley Radio
Organisation Profile: We provide music, news and entertainment services within Rochdale and Bury, being a voice for the community.