Radio Production and Distribution

•What are the different responsibilities of presenters and producers?

Will Foster- producer

-          Prepares assistant producer

-          Thinking ahead for the presenter to keep them aware with what is coming up in the next link.

-     Work closely as a team with the assistant producer to make sure everything runs smoothly.

Fiona Hanlon- assistant producer

-          Briefing callers and guests, i.e. not to swear, not to mention certain brands

-          Making sure equipment is ready and prepared

-          Social media

-          Speaking to marketing teams

Nick Grimshaw- presenter

-          Bringing life and humour to the show and filling out time between songs with stories and speech.

-          Interviewing guests

-          Make sure you are natural and inclusive

•What preparation goes into each programme?

-          Brief script of bullet pointed topics and ‘hot food’.

-          Planning guest interviews in conjunction with upcoming tv programmes, music, and films.

•What's most challenging and most enjoyable about working on the show?

-          The expectation of keeping the radio bosses happy and therefore making each show as strong as the other.

-          If guests are difficult or giving closed answers, their interview time will be cut short. The closed answers are a challenge for the presenter to try and keep the interview interesting for the audience.

•What are the team dynamics like?

-          Keep and good inclusive vibe within the room and also within the radio community.

-          Treat it like a job but if they all get on with their team it makes going to work a pleasure.

-          Clear instructions without panic and confusion helps to keep the team calm to allow the show to carry on.

-          Know what each other find entertaining to keep the team engaged.

-          WhatsApp group between the team to keep updated with plans and hot topics.

-          Be confident to share new ideas and topics for the show.

•How can you break into radio?

-          Directly approaching people in the industry

-          Be persistent and don’t be afraid of rejection

-          Gain experience and get lots of different jobs

-          Student radio to gain experience

-          Know what you like within other presenters and find out what topics you like talking about.