- Time Commitment: Minimum 1-2 weekdays per week. hours and days can be flexible
- Location: Future Radio, 14 Woodcock Road, Norwich
- Start Date: As soon as practicable
Specific Responsibilities
The role will involve a range of responsibilities which may include:
Key Responsibilities
Broadcast & Studio Support
- Live Output: Support live studio broadcasts alongside presenters and producers.
- Studio Operations: Assist with studio setup, basic technical tasks, and scheduling.
- Audio Editing: Edit audio for pre-recorded content, podcasts, features, and funded projects.
Production & Operations
- Content Creation: Write scripts and cues for programmes and features.
- Planning & Outreach: Assist with content planning, guest bookings, and interview coordination.
- Promotions & Admin: Support radio-show promotion, fundraising initiatives, and general administrative duties.
What You’ll Gain
- Real-World Experience: Gain insight into working within an Ofcom-licensed radio station environment.
- Technical Audio Skills: Master the audio post-production process, learning how sound quality, pacing, and structure create engaging broadcasts.
- Industry Collaboration: Work alongside presenters, producers, volunteers, and clients to see how creative teams bring content to life.
- Core Employability Skills: Strengthen your time management, guest liaison, scheduling, and communication skills in a fast-paced environment.
Personal Profile
We are looking for people who:
- Have a genuine interest in radio, audio, media, or creative production.
- Are organised, reliable, and comfortable working both independently and in a team.
- Possess strong communication skills and a professional attitude.
- Have basic audio editing skills (or a strong willingness to learn!).
Previous radio experience is not essential, but enthusiasm, curiosity and a proactive attitude are key.
About Us
Future Radio is Norwich’s community radio station, broadcasting 24/7 on FM, DAB and online to listeners across Norwich, King’s Lynn and Cambridge.
We’re powered by over 90 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 helps people and communities facing hardship through services in education, support and media.
You can find out more about Future Projects wider work here.
How to Apply
Status: Open until filled.
You should apply by completing our online application form:
If you have any questions then get in touch with Joe Bird, Volunteer Coordinator at Future Radio at j.bird@futureradio.co.uk.
Get Involved
You will be vital to the work of Future Radio in producing shows, creating content, supporting the office, supporting our volunteers and whatever else is needed to keep a Community Radio Station running.
Working at Future Radio offers tremendous opportunities, valuable work experience, the chance to develop new and existing skills & builds confidence. Plus you’ll get to meet interesting and enthusiastic people with a passion for music, broadcasting & getting involved in their community.
Previous volunteers and students have gone on to develop careers in music, media, education & training, business, and the voluntary and community sector.
