Design & Media

Broadcasting

There are a number of opportunities to get into broadcasting in Yorkshire. The BBC has 4 radio stations throughout the region and Yorkshire Television calls Leeds its home. There are also twenty other commercial radio stations based throughout Yorkshire.

Finding work in broadcasting can be difficult with opportunities scarce and competition fierce. The need to set yourself apart and stand out from the crowd is essential. Working for your University Radio Station is a great way to learn about everything from presenting to producing and also shows potential employers you have taken an active interest in the industry. You may also find opportunities in hospitals and on local and community radio and many larger stations do offer work experience schemes - although you're more likely to find yourself making the tea than spinning the discs.

The BBC are one of the few employers who offer entry at a graduate level and they also offer Work Experience opportunities that you can apply for online via the BBC website.

There are also a large number of independent broadcast, film and video production companies in Yorkshire. They do tend to be small and jobs are rarely advertised. Contacting companies personally or sending out a CV and a good covering letter may show a potential employer that you are serious about getting into the industry and means your name might be on their desks when a job arises.

Useful links:

Screen Yorkshire

Has news of all film, broadcast and interactive media activities in Yorkshire and Humber.

Skillset

The Sector Skills Council for Broadcast, Film, Video and Interactive Media provide good advice on how to gain the skills needed to enter the broadcasting industry.

BBC

Gives details of the various training schemes & work experience opportunities currently offered by the BBC.

Radio Academy

Lists all the radio stations in the Yorkshire area.

Community Media Association

UK representative body for the Community Media Sector