Radio broadcast assistant
Radio broadcast assistants help make sure that live and pre-recorded radio programmes run smoothly.
Typical Salary
£21,000 – £30,000
per year
Working Hours
37–45
hours per week
Day-to-day tasks
As a radio broadcast assistant, you could:
- research topics, material and guests for programmes
- book studio time, equipment and guests
- produce programme logs and running orders for shows
- operate studio equipment and create pre-recorded clips
- support programme contributors before, during and after shows
- update the programme or station's website and social media channels
- handle feedback and requests for archived content
Skills needed
- knowledge of media production and communication
- to be thorough and pay attention to detail
- excellent verbal communication skills
- to be flexible and open to change
- the ability to work well with others
- concentration skills
- broadcasting and telecommunications knowledge
- the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
- to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently
How to get into this role
You can get into this job through:
- a university course
- a college course
- an apprenticeship
- volunteering
Career progression
With experience, you could become a:
- radio producer
- presenter
- music programmer
- studio manager
You could also move into television research or production, journalism, broadcast engineering or advertising account planning.