Youth Radio Program

Mildura Rural City Council Youth Engagement Services is working in partnership with HOTFM Community Radio to run a Youth Radio Program. The project provides young people aged 12 to 25 years with an opportunity to plan and deliver a youth radio program.

The purpose of the project is to:

  • Participate in radio broadcasting
  • Create, plan and present content for a youth radio program
  • Represent local and new music, arts and ideas
  • Be involved in community radio

Nominations close on Friday 10 January 2025.

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What are the expectations for young people?

  • Work cooperatively with other members in delivering a youth radio program
  • Prepare and broadcast a youth radio program
  • Be involved as an active participant for Term 1 of the 2025 school year from 10 February 2025 to 24 March 2025
  • Participate in training on 21-22 January 2025

When and where do we meet?

  • The YES radio show is held live at HOTFM, Bryne Court, Mildura
  • A training workshop will be held on 21 and 22 January 2025 in the Victorian School Holidays  
  • The youth radio program will be held on Thursdays from 4pm to 5pm during the school term  
  • Some additional hours involving evening, weekends and school holidays may be required at times
  • All meetings, training and radio sessions will be supervised by Mildura Rural City Council Youth Engagement Services staff
  • Transport assistance can be provided to young people to and from the radio station

What training will be offered?

All young people will be provided with opportunities to attend various training and development sessions. This may include induction training, occupational health and safety, media training, public speaking and radio programming. Training will cover the following:

  • Introduction to radio – how to develop a run sheet, select music, write a segment script
  • What is community radio and why it’s so important
  • Idea generation – how to come up with radio content
  • Community broadcasting media law - how to be a responsible radio presenter
  • Your voice and how to use it
  • Content creation
  • Interview techniques
  • Studio operation
  • Program production and development
  • Occupational Health & Safety

More information

For more information or assistance, please contact the Youth Engagement staff Team on 03 5018 8100 or email youthservices@mildura.vic.gov.au

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