Role Specifics
- Role Status: Volunteer
- Time Commitment: Minimum 6 hours per week – but if you fancy doing more, even better!
- Location: Future Radio, 14 Woodcock Road, Norwich – some tasks can be carried out from home too
- Reporting to: Station Manager
- Start Date: As soon as practicable
Purpose of the Role
Future Radio is all about Norwich — and we want more people to hear it! Our Station Promotions Volunteers help shout about everything we do, from our great shows and presenters to the events and services that keep us broadcasting. It’s a creative, hands-on role where you’ll help spread the word about the station and the people who make it special.
Specific Responsibilities
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Creating fun, eye-catching posts for our social media pages
- Helping promote shows, fundraising events, and special projects
- Working with our Broadcast Assistants to produce short on-air promos
- Coming up with talk-up ideas and scripts for presenters to read on air
- Supporting marketing of things like studio hire, radio experiences and media training
- Sharing ideas to help us reach new listeners and supporters
What You’ll Get Out of It:
- Real experience promoting a busy community radio station
- A chance to learn about social media, audio production, and campaign planning
- See your ideas go from concept to air or online
- Build your confidence and creative skills in a friendly, supportive team
- Get involved in local events and see what goes on behind the scenes at Future Radio
Personal Profile
What We’re Looking For:
- Someone creative, enthusiastic and full of ideas
- Good communication skills – written or verbal (or both!)
- Comfortable using social media
- Happy working with others and taking the initiative
- An interest in radio, music, or community projects is a big plus!
Support & Training:
You’ll get a proper induction and ongoing guidance from the Station Manager and other members of the Future Radio staff, including our Community Fundraiser. Previous experience in marketing or promotions would be ideal, but not essential — we can provide training in social media, content creation, and radio promotions to help you get started.
About Us
Future Radio is Norwich’s community radio station — broadcasting 24 hours a day on FM, DAB and online to listeners across Norwich, King’s Lynn and Cambridge.
We’re powered by around 80 volunteers who produce and present shows, share local stories, promote Norwich talent, and support our community through training and opportunities. Our aim is simple: to create radio that everyone who calls Norwich home loves to listen to, wherever they are in the world.
Future Radio is part of Future Projects, a local charity that works to unlock the potential of people and communities facing hardship, through services in education, support and media.
You can find out more about the charity’s wider work at futureprojects.org.uk
Get Involved
Future Radio runs entirely on the energy and creativity of its volunteers — whether that’s presenting and producing shows, supporting in the office, updating our website, or helping with socials and promotions.
There’s no “typical” volunteer here, but everyone who joins plays a vital part in keeping Norwich’s community station running.
Volunteering with us is a great way to gain experience, build confidence, learn new skills, and meet like-minded people who love music, broadcasting and community life.
Many of our volunteers have gone on to develop careers in radio, media and beyond — and it all started right here at Future Radio.
Alternatively you can download an application form here and email it to our Station Manager, Dean Tucker, at d.tucker@futureradio.co.uk.
