Task 1.3: Investigating jobs and conditions of employment in the radio industry

The Creative Industries Sector Advertising Animation Computer Games Corporate and commercial production Fashion and textiles Film Interactive media Photo imaging Publishing Radio Television

Areas of the radio industry Radio broadcasting – Specific roles Finance, HR, IT, marketing and general management roles Journalism and sport roles Production

Key facts 22,800 people are employed in the radio industry. About 350 organisations within the industry. Two thirds of the radio workforce are graduates in radio related subjects – audio production etc. 58% of freelancers working in the industry hold a graduate qualification, whereas 66% of employees in the industry don’t.

Roles within the industry Presenter/ DJ Producer Broadcast assistant Station manager Programme controller Editor Journalist Sales executive Marketing manager Broadcast engineer Support roles: Finance HR (Human resources) Training and development Administration

Ways to get into the industry Work experience: – Student radio – Hospital radio – Community radio Considered the best routes to take – thought of highly by the mainstream industry. Establish contacts within the industry.

Shortages in the industry Engineering Production Radio broadcasting Commercial awareness