Radio Presenter Course.
Learning Waves Skillnet, the training body for the Independent Commercial Radio Sector in Ireland, has designed the Radio Presenter course to give graduates and those seeking employment in the industry the opportunity to gain skills in the broadcasting area. The course is delivered using a blended approach of in-person and on-line delivery of training modules. Many of the graduates of this programme have secured part-time or full-time positions across the Independent Radio Sector in Ireland.
Information For Graduates
The Radio Presenter course is cofunded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union. See http://www.eufunds.ie
Applications are now closed
About the Course
The course is designed and delivered by radio experts working across the sector along with external trainers used by the network. In the course participants will gain an insight into the following :
- The Radio Landscape in Ireland
- Radio Programme Planning
- Breakfast Show Presentation
- Voice Training
- Introduction to Media Law
- Creating audio and video content using your mobile phone
- Social Media and the role it plays in the radio landscape
- Researching, producing and presenting content for radio
- Writing and Presenting News stories
- The role of Commercial Production in radio
- CV and Demo preparation along with interview skills
- Project Presentation
In addition to the above, participants will have the unique opportunity to meet directly with industry experts, including Programme Directors, Breakfast Show Presenters, News Editors, Social Media Editors, Commercial Production staff and many more from across the industry.
2026 Course dates are as follows:(these dates may be subject to change)
- 10th, 11th and 12th September - Galway - In Person
- 16th September - Online - 7pm to 9.30pm
- 23rd September - Online - 7pm - 9.30pm
- 9th and 10th October - Dublin - In Person
- 16th and 17th October - Galway - In Person
What Students Say
An excellent chance to get to know the radio industry, and find your place in it, while building really valuable skills. Loved it.
“I recently completed interviewing skills for radio & found it most beneficial to my role as researcher. The course was presented in an easy, relaxed yet most professional manner.”
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