The document provides job descriptions for several roles in radio broadcasting. It describes the responsibilities of a radio assistant broadcaster in supporting producers and presenters through research, production assistance, and ensuring a smooth broadcast. It also outlines the roles of a radio producer in managing content creation and licensing, a radio presenter in engaging listeners, a radio programme controller in overseeing programming teams, and a sound technician in maintaining technical equipment and sound quality during broadcasts. Key responsibilities and salary ranges are provided for each role.

1. Radio Assistant Broadcaster
o They offer support to the producers and presenters in both speech
based and music based radio.
o Help with research and production for a smooth radio programme
In order to become radio assistant broadcaster have strong IT skills, have the
ability to work under pressure, and have good listening/communication skills.
The roles and activities undertaken by a radio assistant will vary depending
on the show or station that they are working. They must have a good
understanding of what station or show their working so they are able to
provide the best support possible. They should be aware of the
characteristics of the target audience. They may contribute to programme
ideas. They have to get licenses for broadcasting on location, music being
played, and sound effects.
Radio Producer
o They are in charge of running the show
o They create content and manage pre-production and performance
They will be involved in research for the show and insuring the show meets
the stations standards. They also manage licenses for the, getting
permission for location broadcasting and also sorting any copyright issues
The producer will be in charge of maintain the shows budget, while also
ensuring all equipment and resources are available for use throughout the
show and sometimes be involved in presenting the show the presenters.
The tend to be on average wage of £25’000.
Radio Presenter
o They are the voice of the show and is what the audience listen to.
o Work closely with production team and take direction and
instructions from producers and editors.
Most presenters are self-employed and work on contracts in stations. They
may have work scripted/unscripted during a broadcast, but mainly are given a
simple structure to work with. They need to have a variety of hard and soft
skills, and have good knowledge of the equipment and how to use it. They
need to be able to multitask and manage different equipment and keep track
of time. Must be good at improvising and work well with unexpected and
spontaneous situations, lastly must be confident in a large audience even if it
is just radio.
Radio presenters to be a salary of £25,000 a year.

2. Radio Programme Controller
• Leads the programming teams on commercial radio stations
• Produce programming, which meets creative and commercial
needs of the station.
They oversee the work of programming teams and work closely with the
station manager. They recruit train and develop their teams who take day
to day management of all staff in departments like programming,
commercial awareness and encouraging activities
Sound Technician
Have a responsibility of assembling and maintaining technical equipment
record, mix, produce, sound and amplify. They consult the producer and
presenter to determine the sound requirements, along with managing the
sound equipment during the broadcast of shows.
On average their salary for someone starting in the industry will consist
of 17k to 19k, whereas an experienced technician can get up to 30k
working at least 10 hours a day. To do this you’d need to get a degree in
sound engineering or media production related field.