Radio broadcast assistant : Training

Most training is likely to be delivered on the job or through short courses. Many entering a career at this level will seek to gain skills and support from colleagues, such as other broadcast assistants, researchers, producers and presenters.

Most stations will expect you to start with a good working knowledge of the broadcasting environment and programme production. Any training available usually focuses on the technical aspects of the job. However, the Mediafly Broadcast Training Company  offers an evening training course in basic radio skills.

The British Film Institute (BFI)  and Creative Skillset: The Sector Skills Council for the Creative Industries  co-publish the Media Courses and Multimedia Courses Directory  of over 7,000 media courses across the UK. Skillset also subsidises a range of short courses for freelancers.

BBC Academy  offers online and face-to-face courses in a range of technical and operational radio skills. The BBC also offers mid-career training to broadcast assistants.