BBC RADIO 1 PRODUCTION & DISTRIBUTION

      What are the different responsibilities of presenters and producers?
Vetting different callers to make sure the person sounds as good as
possible and know what they’re talking about. Briefing guests about what’s
happened previously on the show, editorial features such as no swearing, don’t mention
certain brands or topics… Keeping aware of equipment and studio running. Music
team who programme the music throughout the day. Keeping the radio appropriate for
the nation. Making sure it is the best it can sound keeping the audience
entertained
       What preparation that goes into each programme?
A structure of what’s going on in the show, but freedom for the show
to be as topical as possible. Main show sketched out but a list of ‘hot food’
which is conversation fillers and topics which isn’t nessecerally . Plan around
big features or guests and make the opportunities as valuable and entertaining
as possible.
        What's most challenging and most
enjoyable about working on the show?
Small working space, odd and broken sleeping and eating patterns,
energy when on air needs to be consistently full. Enjoy working with new guests,
entertaining features. Can suggest who guests come on, but pre plan guests due
to release of tv and movies. But some are boing or rude        What are the team dynamics like?
Important that people understand and work together to be most prepared as possible. The team is always changing and introducing different people, adjusting to new people they find is refreshing and brings new sense of creativity. Natural knitted chemistry is important to get on with team as they can feel it improves the live broadcast run more smoothly and inclusively. WhatsApp group for sharing ideas and constantly sharing entertainment ideas
    How can you break into radio?

Start of in student radio and volunteering in local radios. Persistent is key, rejection is common but people are always interested in different people bringing new things to radio. Lots of experience and getting to know how radio and the technology works. Being yourself is the best you can do. Figuring out what you like about other presenters and bring that quality to yourself. Finding topics you enjoying and are confident about talking about make it more enjoyable to listen to.