[cma-l] Youth Broadcasts

[Ian Kennedy]

In Shine FM we follow pretty much the same pattern as others. We have a youth 
slot (so it's age rather than inexperience). In some cases it's a group of young 
people who have individually expressed an interest in broadcasting, sometimes 
it's youth groups. Because they are supervised they don't go through the same 
interview process as mainstream presenters. At 18 they can present by themselves 
but need to be interviewed and suitable slots need to be available. In practice 
we've found many are happy to come along with their friends but aren't keen 
enough to progress, others go off to university (and uni radio).

Ian Kennedy



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From: Benjamin Kyneswood <benjaminkyneswood at googlemail.com>
To: cma-l at commedia.org.uk
Sent: Mon, 23 May, 2011 21:23:17
Subject: Re: [cma-l] Youth Broadcasts

It seems that despite the diversity of stations and the sometimes
bizarre Ofcom regs (here's looking at you Nick) there seems to be some
consensus in the way stations operate with young (under 18)
volunteers. Please correct me if your experience is different:

1. Youth groups are those inexperienced in broadcasting
2. They need support and get it in the form of training and production
support. This may be funded or not.
3. This group is distinct from the rest of the station output and may
be supported online only or pre-record only.
4. After some time they may graduate to their own show with the same
status as 'adult' shows, including production, presentation and
planning.
5. In this they are always observed in person for insurance and legal
reasons, including H&S, liability, and Ofcom regs

but (now for questions!)

6. What are the determining factors for the transition?
7. Do whole groups transfer and taking with them members of varying quality?
8. Is there a correlation between inexperience and age? i.e. what's
the average age of those that graduate to regular programming compared
with those coming in fresh?


Good thread this.
Cheers
Ben

-- 
Ben Kyneswood
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