Radio North Angus seeks volunteers from Montrose Academy.
Written by News Desk on 20/08/2024
Radio North Angus is the local commercial radio operating on a voluntary basis and we are recruiting S3 to S5 pupils from Montrose Academy.
We have a studio in the Academy along with studios based in Carnoustie High, Webster’s High, along with two each in Arbroath and Brechin/Stracathro.
Our transmitter at Montrose Academy broadcasts on 87.7 FM and covers most of Montrose. We also broadcast on the Tayside DAB Voluntary Channel at certain times of the day, and broadcast worldwide, with an app facility, from our website www.radionorthangus.co.uk.
The School’s Out programmes, broadcast between 4.00pm and 6.00pm, Monday to Friday, afford school students a unique opportunity on British Independent Local Commercial Radio to present their own music radio programmes.
The programmes are designed specifically for a teenage audience, whilst giving presenters (DJs) the chance of personal development and to acquire media skills and to gain self-confidence.
We also have some other programmes available.
The voluntary service is regarded favourably by prospective employers and by University selection panels, and can be included as community service for all levels of the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, Saltire Awards, etc.
Certain members have proceeded to follow successful careers in broadcasting and journalism.
Programmes can be live or pre-recorded to suit the presenters involved.
Training in music radio production, consisting of seven sessions, will mainly be held between 4.00pm to 6.00pm once a week, but other times can be arranged.
Sharing with a school friend is possible.
The commitment is to present a programme once a week for at least one year.
Arrangements can be made to avoid any conflict with study for examinations.
Music radio is enjoyable, fun, and we welcome expressions of interest.
Initial contact should be made to Malcolm Finlayson, Managing Director, Radio North Angus, 01241 871446, or e-mail: info@radionorthangus.co.uk who shall be happy to discuss this initiative with parents or carers if desired.
Malcolm J B Finlayson, Managing Director, 19 August 2024
Published 20th August 2024
