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Radio Presenter – In-Person Studio Opportunity

Essex Estuary Radio | Vibrato Media Group

About the Opportunity

Essex Estuary Radio is looking for confident, enthusiastic and self-motivated individuals to join our presenting team and host their own solo radio programmes.

This is a freelance, contributor-based opportunity where you'll create, prepare and deliver your own radio show from our professional broadcasting studio in Essex.

Presenters will be responsible for managing their programmes from start to finish, including operating the studio equipment, presenting on-air and engaging with listeners.

All programmes must be presented in person at the Essex Estuary Radio studio. Remote presenting is not available.

Previous radio experience is welcome but not essential. We are interested in people with personality, creativity and a genuine passion for broadcasting.

Programme Structure and Commitment

We are recruiting presenters for two programme formats:

Weekday Radio Presenter

• Two-hour solo radio programme.
• Five days per week, Monday to Friday.
• Ten broadcasting hours per week.
• A regular, agreed weekday time slot.
• Responsibility for preparing and presenting each programme.

Weekend Radio Presenter

• Four-hour solo radio programme.
• Both Saturday and Sunday.
• Eight broadcasting hours per week.
• A regular, agreed weekend time slot.
• Responsibility for preparing and presenting both programmes.

Applicants should indicate which programme format they are interested in.

Key Responsibilities

• Host and present your own regular solo radio programme.
• Attend the studio in person for every scheduled broadcast.
• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging radio content.
• Select and organise music appropriate to your programme.
• Present links, discussions, interviews and features.
• Operate the Myriad 6 radio playout system.
• Independently operate the studio's professional digital audio mixing desk.
• Manage microphone levels, music, audio sources and studio outputs.
• Use studio microphones, headphones and other broadcasting equipment.
• Manage news bulletins, jingles and other programme elements.
• Prepare programme running orders and ensure smooth transitions.
• Engage with listeners through messages and social media.
• Contribute content, highlights and promotional material for the station website and social media.
• Maintain a professional, reliable and consistent broadcasting schedule.

Studio Equipment and Technical Responsibilities

Presenters will be expected to operate the studio independently during their scheduled programmes.

This includes using:

• Professional digital audio mixing desk.
• Myriad 6 radio playout system.
• Studio microphones and microphone equipment.
• Professional monitoring headphones.
• Studio audio monitoring equipment.
• Telephone and external audio inputs where required.
• Other studio broadcasting equipment.

The ability to operate the mixing desk and manage the technical side of a radio programme is an important part of this role.

Training and Support

Successful applicants will receive full, face-to-face training at the Essex Estuary Radio studio before taking responsibility for their own programmes.

Training will cover:

• Operating the Myriad 6 radio playout system.
• Using the professional digital audio mixing desk.
• Controlling microphone levels, music and other audio sources.
• Microphone technique and professional radio presentation.
• Preparing playlists and programme running orders.
• Managing jingles, news bulletins and programme features.
• Using studio headphones and monitoring equipment.
• Managing interviews and telephone contributions where required.
• Studio procedures and live broadcasting practices.

Training will be delivered in person by the Essex Estuary Radio team.

No previous experience with our specific broadcasting equipment is necessary. However, successful applicants must be willing to learn and become confident operating the studio independently.

Compensation

This is a freelance, contributor-based opportunity and does not include a traditional salary.

Compensation is provided in non-monetary form, including:

• On-air broadcasting time and credited output.
• Access to professional radio studio facilities.
• In-person training and operational support.
• Practical experience within a radio broadcasting environment.
• Published work and material for a professional portfolio.
• The opportunity to develop your own programme and on-air identity.
• The opportunity to become part of the Essex Estuary Radio presenting team.

The estimated value of the non-monetary compensation exceeds the listed nominal amount.

Experience and Skills

We are looking for people who are:

• Confident and comfortable speaking on a microphone.
• Enthusiastic about radio, music, entertainment and broadcasting.
• Creative and able to develop interesting programme ideas.
• Reliable, organised and committed to their scheduled broadcasting hours.
• Comfortable working independently and presenting solo.
• Willing to learn how to operate professional studio equipment.
• Able to manage a mixing desk and radio playout system following training.
• Interested in engaging with listeners and building an audience.
• Comfortable using social media and digital platforms.

Previous experience in radio presenting, DJing, podcasting or similar is desirable but not essential.

Location

All broadcasting and initial training will take place in person at the Essex Estuary Radio studio in Essex.

Applicants must be able to travel to the studio for their scheduled programmes and training sessions.

This is not a remote-working or home-broadcasting opportunity.

How to Apply

If you are interested in joining Essex Estuary Radio, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit an application outlining:

• A little about yourself.
• Why you would like to become a radio presenter.
• Any previous broadcasting, presenting or relevant experience.
• Whether you are interested in a weekday or weekend presenting position.
• Your general availability.

We welcome applications from both experienced broadcasters and people looking to take their first steps into radio.

Your voice. Your programme. Your opportunity.

Essex Estuary Radio – Different voices. Equal opportunities. Extraordinary possibilities.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £0.01 per year

Expected hours: No less than 8.0 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• On-site parking

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person