TY Media Week Programme.
The TY Media Week Programme will provide Transition Year Students across the country with a unique opportunity to get involved in the creation of content for broadcast on a radio stations. The programme is run by Learning Waves and funded by Coimisiún na Meán through the Television Licence fee. A total of 30 radio stations took part in the programme between September 2021 and March 2024.
Students can apply to the radio station in their area (see list of participating stations on the right hand side). Successful students will take part in a one week training programme which will culminate with a broadcast of content created and produced by students on a selected programme in the radio station. At the end of the programme, students will be presented with a certificate of completion.
The 2024 programme will open in September 2024. Stations dates will be posted here once confirmed.
Benefits Of Participating In The Programme.
Meet Your
Radio Hero
Make New
Friends And
Connections
Have Your
Voice Heard
On Radio
Create
On-Air
Content
Get an
Insiders view
of Radio
Get Advice
from the
professionals
TY programme student feedback.
I signed up for this programme because I was interested in journalism. I wanted to see how it looks on the inside and experience it for myself. The most interesting part of the programme was the journalism element. I liked doing the vox-pop interviews on the street. I would definitely recommend this programme. It was very educational, fun, and filled with lots of useful activities.
The most interesting part of the programme for me was getting to interview people I look up to. I would definitely recommend the TY Media Week programme to other Transition Year students. It's a new experience and you get to see the behind the scenes of a radio station.
I would absolutely recommend the programme to other Transition Year students as it gives you a chance to make a radio show. It gives you a good insight into the medium of radio. The most interesting part of the programme for me was writing and recording my own segment for our show.
I signed up to this programe because it would help me learn about different career paths and opportunities. I have always been interested in radio and have been listening since I was young. I really enjoyed going out in Grafton Street to interview people for a vox-pop. I would recommend this programme to other Transition Year students as it was a very interesting experience. I met lots of lovely people. The group leader, Jess Kelly, was very welcoming and helpful.
I signed up for the TY Media Week programme because I have a big interest in radio and media. I also wanted to learn about the production process. The most interesting part of the programme for me was getting to make our own radio show. I enjoyed meeting new people and learning about their jobs in the radio sector. I would recommend this programme to other Transition Year students as it is equally fun and informative. It is a great way to make new friends and create new experiences. Jess Kelly is a very passionate and kind leader. I learnt a lot from her.
I signed up for the TY Media Week because I have a big interest in media, and I wanted to see ho radio shows are produced and aired. The most interesting part was interviewing different people and creating iteams as part of a radio show. I really enjoyed this programme and would love to be involved in similar experiences like this.
I signed up for the TY Media Week Programme because broadcasting I am interested in journalism and media. The most interesting part of the programme was learning how the controls on the recording system works. I also enjoyed learning all the techniques of radio presenting. I would recommend this programme to other TY students. Being in a working environment surrounded by radio stars and learning all the tips and tricks associated with media was so beneficial and interesting.
I came into the programme quite nervous. I am a shy person naturally. Throughout the week I have come out of my box, I feel like I’ve made friends for life. I started off the week being scared in front of the microphone, now I feel much more confident.
I've always had an interest in sports journalism. After my experience on the TY Media Week programme here in iRadio, I would love to pursue a career in radio after the leaving cert. It's my dream job.