Broadcast Media and Communication Assistant
River 1467AM

This is a great Structured Workplace Learning Opportunity (SWL Opportunity) to gain experience in the Creative Industries – Broadcast Technology as a Broadcast Media and Communication Assistant with a River 1467AM radio station, Mildura. Students will gain experience in a busy commercial radio setting.

The WE Opportunity is ideally suited to a Year 10 student or a VCE student interested in the Creative Industries - Broadcasting Technology as a career pathway.

If you have a keen interest in the Media Industry - Radio, River 1467AM Mildura will give you a great opportunity to gain work experience.

If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, please share this opportunity with your Careers Transition Pathway Officer or Careers Coordinator.

Skills You Might Learn

The student may have the opportunity to attain a broad range of skills while on work placement. These may include valuable employability skills such as;
• Communication.
• Teamwork.
• Attention to detail.
• Punctuality.
• Presentation.
• Hygiene.
• Problem solving.
• Planning.
• Initiative.
• Follow instructions.
• Work under supervision.
• Industry specific OH&S.

The student may also attain vital industry specific skills which will relate to their secondary school studies they include:
• Hands-on practical experience.
• Observing and learning from industry qualified and experienced professionals.
• Working in real-life scenarios.
• Working with equipment necessary to the occupation.
• Liaising and working with supervisors, colleagues, industry personnel, customers/clients and suppliers.

Typical Tasks & Duties

As a Broadcast Media and Communication Assistant the student will observe and may assist with radio broadcasting tasks and duties under the direct supervision of qualified and experienced staff.

The student will observe and may assist in the following tasks and duties including.
- Work effectively in the Creative Arts Industry.
- Apply work, health and safety practices.
- Apply critical thinking skills in a team environment.
- Assist with writing and producing content for a range for broadcasting including radio programs.
- Assist with radio program preparation and research.
- Assist with sound production including sound recording and live production.
- Learn the operations of the studio.
- Complete office tasks and reception duties including general cleaning as directed.

Student Requirements

Students with a positive attitude towards Creative Industries – Broadcast Technology as a Broadcast Media and Communication Assistant who are self-motivated, willing to listen and follow instruction are encouraged to consider a future WE placement to develop skills learned from their school subjects relating to Music or Screen and Media.

Whilst the student is attending the work placement they are expected to:
• Students must be interested in the Creative Industries – Broadcast Technology as a Broadcast Media and Communication Assistant and possess good communication skills.
• Students must be willing to spend periods of time observing and to undertake necessary tasks as requested.
• Dress appropriately.
• Maintain interest and participate in tasks and work duties.
• Be well mannered and behave in a respectful and responsible manner.
• Be punctual.
• Follow management instructions.
• Act in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements.
• Work within the team.
• Listen and take advice from fellow workers.
• Respect other people’s belongings.
• Demonstrate the skills they have developed through their course.
• Take their Logbook to the work placement every day.

Prior to applying for a SWL Placement the student is encouraged to review the Host Employer website.
• Review the River 1467AM website to understand services offered by the company at https://www.river1467.com.au/

Dress Requirements

The student will be required to present at work in suitable work attire as follows;
• Neat casual dress is required.
• Closed footwear must be worn.
• Please do not wear clothing which others may find offensive.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) appropriate to the tasks and duties carried out by the student, will be supplied by the Host Employer.

Special Transport Requirements

Public transport is limited. Students are advised to make their own transport arrangement.