Useful Links - Helping you take the next step in radio
This page is dedicated to helping you find other websites that offer you help, advice and opportunities regarding a career in broadcasting. This page is updated on a regular basis so keep checking to find the latest useful links. Click on the orange writing to follow the link to the websites.
BBC Academy Face to face courses and online training.
BBC Community Reporters Deadline 26th January, trainee scheme.
Sound Women is a network of over 200 inspirational woman working in the audio and radio industry.
Global Radio Talent and Publishing jobs all in one place.
Media2012 North West A citizens journalism project. They are looking for a team of 45 volunteers to report on the activities of the London 2012 Olympics & Paralypics and the Cultural Olympiad in the Northwest.
BBC Careers Search and apply for jobs at the BBC
The Student Radio Association The representative body which supports and acts on behalf of student radio in the UK, representing any radio station linked to a place of education - such as universities and colleges.
Media Fly offers radio training courses at commercial radio stations.
BBC College of Jounalism A free and useful website with hints and tips on how to get on in radio.
Media UK This is a full directory of british radio station addresses and details, plus news, jobs and discussion areas.
North West Vision Northwest Vision and Media works on behalf of the digital and creative industries in the Northwest to grow a world-class digital and creative economy within the region. They hold networking events, give out grants and post jobs in radio and TV.
Global Academy You can apply for radio work placements across the Uk for free.
The DBBC (Diversity in Barrier-Breaking Communications) in Bolton was set up as a truly barrier-breaking project by volunteers with a passion for learning and helping people to reach their full potential in radio.
Radionow a directory for stations across the UK (does have a lot of adverts) Ofcom are the regulators for TV and Radio search through the site to fins out all the latest news, which stations are opening and closing, how to set up a short term radio station….
Radio Academy has podcasts you can listen to, jobs, events and industry news.
Make Media Centre An innovative project to develop the skills of the community media sector through professional development and cross platform training (e.g. radio stations learn to use video). Partner community media organisations will then be trained up to deliver skills/support packages to non-media organisations, teaching them how to use digital media to increase their effectiveness.
Projects Abroad If you are planning a gap year or career break, and contemplating a career in journalism or the media, a Projects Abroad placement can set you on the right track.
Women in Radio Training and network resource for women interested in broadcast radio.
Community Media Association Lists all the community radio stations in the Uk and has all the latest news. You can currently sign a petition calling on the government to support the growing community radio sector.
The Hospital Broadcasting Association The umbrella organisation for Hospital Broadcasting Organisations throughout the UK. Features news, the HBA Awards and station search engine.
BBC Workplacement Find your nearest work experience scheme
BBC Extend Scheme An initiative for you budding journalists out there! The scheme is taking no more people but watch this space for next year.
Nottingham Trent University NTU has a Centre for Broadcasting and Journalism and is nationally recognised as a leader in journalism courses.