Volunteer Radio Presenter

Radio Crawsham is looking for confident, engaging and reliable volunteer presenters to join our weekday daytime schedule.

We currently have opportunities across breakfast, mid-morning and potentially drivetime, although we are willing to adjust the schedule to accommodate the right presenter.

Radio Crawsham is an upbeat community radio station serving Crawley, Horsham and the surrounding area. Our music format is Hot AC, combining current Top 40 music with popular classic hits from the 1990s onwards.

As we do not yet have permanent studio premises, this is currently a remote role. Presenters will need their own suitable home broadcasting equipment, a reliable internet connection and access to a radio playout system such as RadioDJ, PlayIt Live or PlayoutONE. We can advise on free playout options where required.

We will supply station jingles, advertising content and other essential audio. We can also provide music, although presenters who already have a suitable broadcast music library are welcome to use it within the station format.

Main responsibilities

The role may include:

Presenting an entertaining and professional weekday daytime radio show
Playing music that fits Radio Crawsham’s Hot AC format
Using station jingles, adverts and promotional material correctly
Preparing engaging links, features and local content
Sharing relevant information about Crawley, Horsham and the surrounding area
Recording or conducting interviews remotely
Broadcasting interviews live or incorporating recorded interviews into the programme
Interacting positively with listeners and representing the station professionally
Following station guidelines, programme clocks and broadcasting standards

What skills do I need?

Skills and experience

We are ideally looking for someone who:

Has previous radio presenting or broadcasting experience
Has their own microphone, computer and suitable home broadcast setup
Is confident using radio playout software
Has an engaging, upbeat and natural presenting style
Understands how to structure a daytime music radio show
Has good knowledge of Crawley, Horsham and the local area
Can prepare entertaining and relevant local content
Is comfortable interviewing guests remotely
Is reliable, organised and able to meet agreed broadcast times
Can work independently while also being part of the wider station team

Experience is preferred, but we are also happy to hear from talented presenters who have a strong demo and the right equipment, attitude and commitment.

Show availability

Current opportunities include:

Weekday breakfast
Weekday mid-morning
Potential weekday drivetime opportunities

We are primarily looking for presenters who can broadcast live, although high-quality pre-recorded programmes suitable for daytime output will also be considered.

Hours and show times can be discussed, and we may be able to move existing programmes to create the right opportunity for a strong presenter.

Future opportunities

Radio Crawsham’s long-term ambition is to establish a local media centre and permanent broadcasting facilities. Presenters joining us remotely now may therefore have the opportunity to broadcast from our studios in person once suitable premises are secured.

What you will gain

This role offers the opportunity to:

Present a regular programme on a growing community radio station
Develop your broadcasting, production and interviewing skills
Build your radio experience and demo material
Connect with local organisations, guests and community groups
Become part of a friendly and ambitious volunteer team
Help shape the future sound of Radio Crawsham
Receive a reference after a suitable period of volunteering

This is an unpaid voluntary position.

To apply, please send us a short introduction outlining your radio experience, preferred show time, availability, equipment and playout system. Please also include a recent presenter demo or link to an example of your work.

When do I need to be available?

Details

Current opportunities include: Weekday breakfast Weekday mid-morning Potential weekday drivetime opportunities We are primarily looking for presenters who can broadcast live, although high-quality pre-recorded programmes suitable for daytime output will also be considered. Hours and show times can be discussed, and we may be able to move existing programmes to create the right opportunity for a strong presenter. Future opportunities Radio Crawsham’s long-term ambition is to establish a local media centre and permanent broadcasting facilities. Presenters joining us remotely now may therefore have the opportunity to broadcast from our studios in person once suitable premises are secured.