We are now open for applications for our Summer 2025 Work Experience programme, for people aspiring to work in radio, who would like to spend a week at the HQ of BFBS The Forces Station in Buckinghamshire.
We would love to hear from you if you are an aspiring radio producer or presenter, or interested in a career in music programming or digital media production.
What you can expect:
- One week’s work experience at BFBS HQ in Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire, with dates to be agreed in August or September
- Attached to a member of the BFBS team, shadowing them, and learning about their job
- Opportunities to create content for broadcast or publication, supported by our team
- The work experience is unpaid, but reasonable travel expenses will be covered
What we are looking for:
- Individuals who are enthusiastic about working in radio, and who are interested in BFBS
- People who have at least some radio or podcast experience already, such as voluntary radio
- Applicants must be over 18. Unfortunately we are unable to support under 18 placements.
- We don’t require any University experience
Apply by emailing [email protected]
In your email, please include your full name, address and phone number. Please also provide answers to the following five questions:
- What radio/podcasting experience have you had so far?
- What do you hope to achieve in a week’s work experience at BFBS?
- What are your ambitions/aspirations in the radio/podcasting sector?
- Why are you specifically interested in BFBS The Forces Station?
- Which of the following areas would you like to focus on (you can pick up to two):
- Programme production – making live radio shows with presenters
- Speech content production – recording interviews, making radio packages
- Music scheduling – learning how the playlist works and how to choose songs for our audience
- Digital production – website, video, photography and social media
Applications for the programme close on 27 July 2025, and shortlisted applicants will be contacted before the end of July, to do a short video interview as part of the selection process.