Junior Production Coordinator Review

My main responsability is researching eitems for radio programmes, calling contruibutors and getting briefs form them. I aslo answer phones for the radio once a week. I am also responsible for uploading information to the website of one radio programme weekly, and organise audiences to go to watch a program that is recorded live in a different location weekly.

I have developed my communication skills as I have to make calls to various people everyday. I have also gained a lot of confidence. I have developed more technical skills and am confident using most of the software that is required.

I enjoy my program when I am busy and have a lot of tasks to do and more responsibility, however when it is quieter I don't tend to enjoy as much as I would like to be busy all the time.

It is very organised - I know when I have a week in college well in advance and can plan accordingly. However I'm not sure how effective the structure of visiting college for a week at a time instead of 1 day a week is, as it can interfere with how much work and responsibilities they are able to give me whilst on placement because if I am away for a week in the middle of a project, I am unreliable for them.

I receive a lot of support from my employer. I have monthly catch up meetings with my manager but I also fell comfortable to ask for more regular meetings if needed. I also have the support of the producer and researchers who work n the same programmes as me and they are great at supporting me and ensuring that I am not overloaded with work and that I have enough to do.

I have catch ups occasionally with my training provider, and when I am at the training provider for a week I feel comfortable asking for any help that I need.

I do not feel as though what I learn for my qualification helps my job in any way as it is not very specifically tailored towards working in radio. The mandatory modules fell quite focused on those who work in television more than radio.

There are occasional social events such as Christmas do's, leaving do's, but there are no regular socialising opportunities. I attend all of the one off events that happen in order to get to know my colleagues better.

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It is a steady place to work and as it is so established, there are many opportunities and networks that are available to you. I appreciate all of the wellbeing activities that are available through the Young Talent Network and all of the resources available on Gateway. I also feel as though they are interested in my development as there are often opportunities to attend courses and further my learning and knowledge of the industry.

To be yourself in the interview, and let your personality come through as with apprenticeships it is not about who has the most qualifications or knowledge as that is the point of the apprenticeship is to learn and develop knowledge of the industry. You need to show your employers what kind of attitude you would bring to the office and what kind of presence you have.