Experience Pre-entry experience is essential Participating in drama, music, hospital radio, community radio and relevant activities at school and university will provide valuable experience. Applicants must be able to work under pressure and with a wide variety of people. The BBC is an equal opportunities employer. There are no formal age limits for entry. Competition Recruitment is irregular.
Competition is fierce when recruitment takes place.
There is no set pattern to recruitment, so watch press for details. Gain as much relevant experience as possible in areas such as hospital and community radio, production, stage management, or drama. Have an interest in sound. Become familiar with the use of microphones, tape recorders and mixing desks, as well as IT applications to sound. Film, Visual, Sound Media and Multimedia Recruitment agencies Recruitment agencies rarely handle vacancies.