Chance to become a young radio star
A new youth radio station in Kenilworth is looking for bright young stars to get involved in all aspects of its work.
Thanks to a £8400 grant from Warwickshire’s Youth Opportunity Fund, Abbey FM will be taking to the airwaves from July 2008.
The broadband radio station is looking for reliable and committed young people aged from 13-19 who are willing to give up at least two nights a week 7 pm to 9 pm. In return the young people will be trained by professionals in all areas of broadcast protocol and will have the opportunity to gain an Open College Network certificate in broadcast journalism.
Andy Norman, Youth Worker for Warwickshire County Council, said: “This exciting project will give young people the chance to learn first-hand about marketing, presenting, writing music jingles and programme production, as well as the opportunity to gain a recognised qualification in journalism. This is great break for young people who may have a particular interest in media or drama.”
Young people who are interested should contact Andy Norman on 07920 071110 for an interview.
Based at Kenilworth Youth and Community Centre in the Abbey Ward, the radio station has been set up by Kenilworth youth club members who applied for a grant from Warwickshire’s Youth Opportunity Fund, which is a DCSF initiative operated through Warwickshire County Council’s Children, Young People and Families Directorate.
The aim of the Youth Opportunity Fund is to involve young people, especially those who are hard to reach, in identifying positive activities and things to do. A panel of 50 young people in Warwickshire are involved as decision makers, grant givers and project leaders for the fund.