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NEXT STEPS: FOR YOUR FUTURE (FUNDED BY MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL)

A monthly session based on opportunities for the future. The session includes 1-1s, both CV and cover letter support, and invites several speakers to discuss various opportunities available.

The next online session will take place on Thursday 9th March – from 15:30 – 17:30.

Next Steps has been made possible by Manchester City Council.

See the flyer below for further details.

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RADIO COURSE (FUNDED BY MAES)

Ever wanted to learn the production side of radio? Or have the chance to test your hosting skills live on air?

Our two week fully funded Radio Course is returning on Monday 13th March, with a taster session taking place on Thursday 9th March from 12:30PM – 2:30PM.

See flyer below for more details & how to get involved.

Radio Course has been made possible by MAES.

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BEHIND THE SCENES: MUSIC COURSE (FUNDED BY MAES)

The latest Music Course finished with an absolute bang, wrapping up with a live radio show showcasing every participants’ production. This group definitely brought versatility and energy, with genres spanning from heartfelt indie rock to euphoric downtempo afrobeat.

We sat down with Peter to get glimpse into his experience for the past 2 weeks!

Can you please introduce yourself?

My name is Peter, and I’ve been part of a music course at Reform Radio where they help you become an artist and develop your sense of art.

Who inspires you as an artist?

Who inspires me the most? I would probably say an African artist named Davido. They create African type Afrobeat music. I grew up listening to that type of music a lot, so take a lot inspiration from that.

What are you favourite genres?

Hip-hop, Afrobeat and … maybe classical? I listen to a lot of orchestral music from movie soundtracks.

What was your knowledge on music production before the course?

I would say I had a decent knowledge because I had previous experience in producing music. So it’s not like I had no sort of clue what I was doing. Obviously you always need help in certain things, but the basics I had.

Why did you decide to join the course?

I’ve always had an interest in music. It was more of a hobby and I didn’t know whether to take it seriously. So I was like, ‘Let’s try this out.’ And if it goes well, who knows? Who knows what might happen after.

I also joined for the environment and to develop my sense of style, because back when I used to make music, I just created whatever seemed good in the moment. I wasn’t focusing what might be unique to me.

Let’s throw it back to your first day at Reform versus now, tell me a bit about your first impressions/feelings/emotions in comparison to how you feel now. What has changed?

The first day was exciting. You’re looking forward to the challenge in a way. People are really welcoming, they care about how people are feeling. And two weeks on, with the show coming up, I felt a different kind of excitement. You’ve put in the work and waiting to see whether the hard work has payed off.

Finally, what was the most memorable moment from the course?

We played a warm up game called Empire where you have to build your own empire. I won and I’m still the Emperor to this day…!

You can listen to the full project show below!

If you would like to get involved or find out more about any of our projects, please drop us an email at projects@reformradio.co.uk

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COMEDY COURSE (FUNDED BY MAES)

It’s time to kickstart your comedy career with our first ever comedy course!

Starting on Monday 20th February, this fully funded 1 week course will give you the chance to learn with like-minded artists, and get to grips with the industry through work experience in the following week.

Comedy Course has been made possible by MAES.

See the flyer below for further details.

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Get Started with Radio: Prince’s Trust

This January we welcomed an amazing group of young people to Reform as part of the Prince’s Trust ‘Get Started with Radio’ course. With just one week to master the skills of researching, interviewing, editing and presenting on a live radio slot, its fair to say the whole group killed it!

We hope the participants who took part had as much as fun and joy we had. To watch them so quickly bond, create and prepare for the work that they produced has been an impressive journey.

Watch the round-up video below to see highlights of the week:

Not to mention the range and quality of content they produced, smashing it live in the Reform studios and airwaves! Don’t take our word for it, check out their work below.

Listen back to the live radio show below:

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WE ARE HIRING A NEW CONTENT CREATOR

There is an exciting opportunity to join the Reform Radio team in Manchester, as our new Content Creator. We’re a growing community interest company and award-winning online radio station, dedicated to supporting young people to access cultural opportunities and career pathways in the creative industries. As part of our Content & Marketing Team you will be creating captivating digital content using various media forms, including video, photo, as well as writing copy for social media and our website.

Our ideal candidate will have experience of working with digital content, with a commitment to the work of Reform Radio, but we are open to considering applications from people with a range of relevant experiences. We’re committed to supporting young people from underrepresented and underserved groups within the creative industries, and therefore encourage applications from individuals from these groups.

ROLE DESCRIPTION:

The role of the Content Creator will be to;

  • Create captivating digital content in video and photo form, whilst adhering to Reform Radio brand aesthetic
  • Collaborate with Content & Marketing team members to create video and photo content that effectively drives results
  • Oversee planning and necessary communications to prepare for gathering footage/photography
  • Create marketing materials in form of flyers and graphics 
  • Maintain consistency in content and ensure alignment with the brand history and plans
  • Conduct both on-site and off-site video and photo shoots
  • Oversee equipment upkeep and appropriate use of video/photo equipment
  • Write copy for social media and Reform Radio website using the company’s tone 
  • Conduct research to learn more about current trends, developments, and perceptions about the subject matter, and then contextualizing your findings
  • Monitor social media and company website, respond to comments, messages and engage with our audience 
  • Monitor social media and company website metrics 
  • Collect data and report to the Content & Marketing Manager 
  • Use a variety of technical skills and software to complete production, including Adobe Suite (Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Lightroom, After Effects) 
  • To complete all necessary paperwork, and follow all systems relating to the Content Creator role on time and to a high standard. 
  • To attend all training as requested by Reform Radio. 
  • To comply with our policies. 
  • To be flexible to working evenings and weekends.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential skills, knowledge and qualities required:

  • Experience of creating content (video/photo/written) 
  • Strong creative skills and attention to detail 
  • Strong writing and verbal communication skills
  • Analytical thinking 
  • Understanding of social media platforms and their features (Instagram/Facebook/Twitter/Youtube/Linked In)
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Ability to work to deadlines 
  • A good knowledge and experience of working with Adobe Suite (Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Lightroom)
  • Ability to identify and drive new creative approaches to content creation
  • Knowledge and interest in local and international music scenes and art communities

Desirable skills, knowledge and qualities required:

  • Graphic design experience 
  • Understanding of WordPress and other CMS platforms 
  • Advanced knowledge of social media algorithms 
  • Experience of working with young people

JOB DETAILS:

Hours: 16hrs/week – This role is generally Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, but some weekend and evening work is required.

Salary: £10.90 per hour

Annual Leave: 11.5 days + your birthday

Pension: Nest Pension scheme 

Location: This role is mainly office based, with some place based work and some flexibility to work from home when required. Address: Bonded Warehouse, 18 Lower Byrom St, Manchester, M3 4AP

To apply, please send the following to natasha@reformradio.co.uk before 5pm on 17th February 2023:

  • A CV (max 2 pages)
  • And either a cover letter (max 2 pages)
  • Or a video/audio file (max 2 minutes/200 words per question) telling us about:
    • Why you want the role
    • What skills and experience do you think you  will bring to this role
    • Why you think you’re a good fit for this role
    • One person who you’ve made an impact on in your career so far

If you have any other access needs/requirements or if you are facing barriers in applying that we can help remove then please get in touch. We look forward to hearing from you.