Could you be a radio producer at KIC Radio?

Love music, coming up with ideas and making things happen behind the scenes? We're looking for creative and enthusiastic young people to help plan shows, develop features, find great content, support presenters and bring our programmes to life. You don't need any previous radio experience. Just bring your creativity, enthusiasm, good organisational skills and a willingness to learn.

Organisation: KIC Radio
Job Title: Youth Radio Presenter
Location: KIC Radio / KIC Studios and community locations as required
Hours: Part-time / sessional / flexible, including some evenings
Responsible to: Station Manager / Programme Lead

About KIC Radio

KIC Radio is a youth-focused radio station providing young people with opportunities to have their voices heard, develop creative and digital skills, build confidence and gain real experience of the media and broadcasting industries.

Through radio, podcasts, interviews, music and community content, KIC Radio gives young people a platform to talk about the subjects that matter to them while developing practical skills that can support future education, training and employment.

Role Purpose

The Youth Radio Producer will help plan, create and produce engaging radio programmes for KIC Radio, with a particular focus on content that is relevant, entertaining and accessible to young people. You will help develop programme ideas, research topics, plan features, find and prepare guests, select appropriate music and content, support presenters and help make sure programmes run smoothly both before and during broadcast. You may also contribute ideas for KIC Radio's digital and social media platforms, helping us turn great radio moments into content that can reach young people beyond the live programme. This is much more than simply working behind the scenes. We are looking for someone who can bring ideas to life, understand what interests young audiences and work creatively with presenters and other young people to produce exciting, positive and engaging radio. Previous professional radio or production experience is not essential. Training and support can be provided. We are particularly interested in enthusiasm, reliability, organisation, creativity, teamwork and a willingness to learn.

Key Responsibilities

Programme Production

• Help plan and produce live and/or pre-recorded programmes for KIC Radio.
• Create show plans, running orders, scripts, presenter notes and other programme materials.
• Work with presenters to make sure programmes are organised, engaging and ready to broadcast.
• Coordinate programme content including music, features, interviews, guests and listener interaction.
• Help programmes run to time and respond calmly when things do not go exactly to plan.
• Support presenters and contributors during live and recorded programmes.

Programme Development

• Develop original ideas for radio shows, podcasts, interviews, features and special programmes.
• Research topics, stories and guests that are interesting and relevant to young people.
• Research and prepare interview questions, briefing notes and supporting information for presenters.
• Take part in programme planning and creative meetings.
• Help develop ideas from initial concept through to recording or live broadcast.
• Help ensure programmes feature a diverse range of young voices, interests and experiences.

Music & Entertainment

• Help identify music and entertainment content appropriate for KIC Radio's audience.
• Work with presenters and the KIC Radio team to develop music features and programme ideas.
• Contribute ideas for competitions, discussions, specialist features and themed programmes.
• Research artists, releases and entertainment stories for use within programmes.
• Keep up to date with music, youth culture, entertainment and issues affecting young people.

Guests & Interviews

• Help identify and arrange suitable guests for radio programmes, podcasts and interviews.
• Research guests and prepare information and questions for presenters.
• Communicate with guests before recordings or broadcasts and help them understand what to expect.
• Help ensure guests and contributors feel welcomed, comfortable and prepared when visiting KIC Radio.
• Support the recording and production of interviews both in the studio and at outside locations.

Digital Content

• Support the creation of short-form digital content from radio programmes, interviews and podcasts for platforms such as social media.
• Identify interesting, entertaining or informative moments from programmes that could be repurposed as digital content.
• Help create promotional content for upcoming programmes, guests, interviews and KIC Radio activities.
• Support the recording of photographs, videos, behind-the-scenes content and promotional material where appropriate.
• Help encourage listeners to interact with programmes in safe and appropriate ways.

Working With Young People

• Help create a welcoming environment where young people feel confident contributing their ideas, opinions and creativity.
• Encourage young people to contribute ideas for programmes, interviews, discussions, podcasts and features.
• Be positive, respectful and inclusive when working with young people from different backgrounds and with different abilities.
• Where appropriate, support young people who are getting their first experience of radio, podcasting and media production.
• Help young presenters and contributors prepare for programmes, recordings and interviews.

Studio & Technical Production
Depending on experience and training, the producer may also:

• Operate studio microphones, mixing desks and radio equipment.
• Use playout, recording and broadcasting software.
• Record and edit interviews, features, podcasts and radio programmes.
• Edit audio and prepare programmes for broadcast or online publication.
• Create jingles, promos, trails, audio clips and other station content.
• Support live programmes from the studio and help presenters manage timings and content.
• Assist with outside broadcasts, community events and special programmes.
• Follow KIC Radio's procedures for live and recorded programming.

Full technical training can be provided where required.

Person Specification

Essential We are looking for someone who:

• Has a genuine interest in radio, music, podcasts, media or broadcasting.
• Is enthusiastic about creating radio and audio content for and with young people.
• Is confident communicating and working with presenters, guests and other members of the KIC Radio team.
• Is organised and can help plan, prepare and coordinate radio programmes.
• Can research topics, guests, music and ideas to help create engaging programmes.
• Can generate interesting ideas for programmes, interviews, features and audio content.
• Can listen to and respond to other people's ideas and views respectfully.
• Has good attention to detail and can help make sure programmes are prepared properly before going on air or being recorded.
• Is reliable, punctual and able to meet agreed deadlines.
• Is willing to learn new production, broadcasting, audio editing and digital skills.
• Understands the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Can work effectively both independently and as part of the KIC Radio team.

Desirable It would be useful, but not essential, to have:

• Previous experience of radio, podcasts, audio production, content creation or similar creative projects.
• Experience researching topics, preparing interviews or developing programme ideas.
• Experience working or volunteering with young people.
• Knowledge of audio editing, recording or radio automation software.
• Experience creating digital or social media content to support programmes.
• An understanding of microphones, mixers, recording equipment and radio studio equipment.
• Knowledge of current music, local culture and issues affecting young people.
• Experience working as part of a creative team or helping to organise projects, events or productions.

We recognise that someone starting their career may not have had the opportunity to gain all of this experience. Potential, creativity, attitude and willingness to learn are equally important to us.

Skills You'll Develop

KIC Radio is committed to helping young people develop practical, creative and transferable skills they can use beyond the radio station. As a radio producer, you'll have opportunities to develop:

• Radio production and programme planning
• Podcast production
• Audio recording and editing
• Research and content development
• Script, link and feature writing
• Interview planning and preparation
• Music and content scheduling
• Working with presenters and guests
• Studio and broadcast technology skills
• Digital content creation
• Communication
• Teamwork and leadership
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Organisation and time management
• Creativity and idea development
• Confidence
• Media production
• Live radio and event production
• Outside broadcasting experience

You'll learn how to take an idea and turn it into a finished radio programme or piece of audio, from researching and planning content to working with presenters, recording interviews, editing audio and helping everything come together for broadcast.

These skills can support progression into careers including radio and audio production, television, podcasting, journalism, music, broadcasting, marketing, social media, digital content, events and the wider creative industries.

 Get in Touch with KIC Radio

Interested in becoming a Radio Producer, or want to find out more?

We’d love to hear from you.

📧 Email: Studio@kicradio.co.uk
📞 Call: 07935 754 677
💬 WhatsApp: 0330 043 2313