Work Experience at Eagle Radio

The Academy is now full until September 2010. Please read for further information on our criteria for joining The Academy.

At Eagle Radio we run a volunteer scholarship scheme called 'The Academy'.

Each year we look for 10 volunteers for Eagle Radio and our sister station, County Sound Radio.

If you would like to apply for a place then please read our strict criteria below.

YOU MUST:

be 18 years old or over / Perform a satisfactory interview / Hold a full driving licence / Are studying a recognised media/journalist course, or aiming to find permanent work in radio having experience already in hospital or student radio / Live in or near the catchment area

The Opportunities:
All Academy Students must be able to spend one early morning (6-10am for 96.4 Eagle Radio or 7-9am for County Sound) for a minimum of 9 months beginning mid October.

Eagle Academy - 5 x Production Places Available / 6-10am one day per week for The Peter Gordon Breakfast Show / Must have basic knowledge of Adobe Audition.

County Sound Academy - 5 x Runner Places Available - 7-9am one day per week for Dave Johns Breakfast Show / Assisting Presenter (Answering Phones, Production Opportunities & General Runner Roles)

News Academy - Broadcast Journalism Course Students can apply for Work Experience to Head of News, Saffron da Silva here.

Love Crew Academy - If you're bubbly & outgoing - You could join our street team, otherwise known as The Love Crew - Find out more here.

How To Apply:

You can send your C.V & cover letter to: Alex Minns, 'The Academy' Eagle Radio, Dolphin House, North St, Guildford Surrey GU1 4AA

Your CV and letter will be vetted & you may be invited for interview

After the interview we'll let you know within a week if you have been successful.

Alternatively...

If you are considering a career in radio or you are currently working in the industry but seeking extra training, you may be interested to know that RadioWise operate a number of Radio Production, Presentation and Journalism courses from Eagle Radio studios in Guildford - to find out more click here

Questions
Please contact Academy Director, Bev Dachtler or Eagle Radio's Managing Director, Paul Marcus on 01483 300964.