Although it is a voluntary position, I decided that for now the pros outweigh the cons. It's an excellent addition to my CV and I am going to learn a lot of skills, such as going through press releases and booking guests to appear on the show, as well as "pre-interviewing" them before they go on air. I may also get to write the news, and perhaps even read it, depending on how many other volunteers are around that day.
Still, it's a great place to pick up some experience.
The bad news is, however, that I will have to get up at 6am in order to get the bus to the train station, and then, obviously, the train to Preston. It's not ideal, but I am optimistically thinking that it is one of those stories that I will one day tell my grandchildren.
"When I was your age, I had to get up at 6am, walk to the bus stop in the snow (taking a bit of creative dramatic licence), get a bus, then wait half an hour for the train to even come, get on it, then go to the studio on foot... all for a job that was UNPAID! You don't know the meaning of dedication these days... Eee by gum..." (I am from Lancashire after all).
I emailed Scott Solder, an important editor at the BBC who worked on Radio 5 Live for a long time, before moving onto The One show where he is now. He told me:
"I think in a nutshell, it’s time to make your face known, knock on as many doors as possible, and be willing and flexible to adapt to whatever needs any station/team might have … Good attitude is a must .. as is a willingness to get your hands dirty.."So, I think I am following his advice down to the letter!
Anyway, back in for another Key 103 day tomorrow, will let you know how that goes :)
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