Volunteer Studio 5 Audio Producer
14/09/2026
Our specialized Studio 5 space is where unique magic happens—housing our pre-record sessions, local artist showcases, and deep-dive community features. We are seeking a coordinated, detail-oriented Volunteer Studio 5 Audio Producer to manage the tech and drive the quality of this creative space.
- Lead the technical desk operation inside Studio 5, managing microphone levels, audio routing, and multi-track recording for pre-recorded shows.
- Collaborate closely with Show Presenters during their recording blocks to provide real-time timing cues, creative feedback, and structural support.
- Support guest artists and interviewees face-to-face, ensuring they feel welcome, comfortable with the equipment, and set up for an incredible session.
- Work collaboratively with the Audio Content Editors to cleanly package completed Studio 5 master files, adding the standard station jingles and intros before scheduled playback.
- Keep the Studio 5 space organized and report any technical equipment or software needs to the main engineering team.
- A true team champion who loves helping other creators, presenters, and performers sound their absolute best.
- Solid confidence operating an audio mixing console and using recording software (DAWs). Full orientation on our exact Studio 5 layout will be provided!
- Great communication skills, with a patient and encouraging demeanor when directing people inside a recording environment.
- Reliable, structured, and passionate about capturing the unique grassroots voices and talent of South Birmingham.
Volunteer Station Imaging & Audio Promo Producer
14/09/2026
Every great radio station needs a signature sound—the catchy jingles, the smooth station IDs, and the high-energy show trailers that make listeners instantly recognize Hope Radio Brum on the dial. We are seeking a creative, sound-loving Volunteer Station Imaging & Audio Promo Producer to join us face-to-face in our studio.
- Work onsite in the studio to produce creative, high-energy station IDs, audio sweeps, and jingles that reinforce our community brand.
- Collaborate face-to-face with Volunteer Radio Presenters to custom-build their unique show intros, outros, and music beds.
- Turn briefs from the Fundraising & Events Team into punchy 30-second on-air promotional trailers for upcoming community events and fun runs.
- Utilize the studio recording booth to capture crisp, live voiceovers from fellow volunteers, pairing them expertly with copyright-free backing tracks.
- Upload and organize your freshly made jingles directly onto the station's live playout system, training Show Producers on how to trigger them during live broadcasts.
- A hands-on audio creative who loves working in a lively studio environment and brainstorming face-to-face with other volunteers.
- Comfortable using digital audio editing software (DAW) to stitch tracks, add sound effects, and level volumes.
- A fantastic team player who is patient, encouraging, and excellent at directing fellow volunteers during a voiceover recording session.
- Reliable, organized, and excited to help build the local, recognizable sound of Hope Radio Brum straight from our main mixing desk.
Volunteer Daytime Radio Presenter / On-Air Host
14/09/2026
Are you a warm, friendly voice who loves keeping people company during the working day? We are seeking Volunteer Daytime Radio Presenters to bring energy, music, and uplifting chat to South Birmingham. At Hope Radio Brum, presentation is the ultimate team sport. You won't just be sitting behind a microphone on your own; you will be the direct on-air partner to our Daytime Show Producers and Daytime Show Researchers. Together as a tight-knit live unit, you will deliver a seamless, bright broadcast that keeps our community connected, happy, and full of hope while they work, shop, or relax.
- Host live or pre-recorded daytime radio blocks, delivering music, shout-outs, and local chat with a positive, inclusive tone.
- Collaborate closely in real-time with your Daytime Show Producer to hit time cues, transition smoothly between music tracks, and manage studio guests.
- Present local interest stories and community updates prepared for you by the Daytime Show Researchers.
- Read live shout-outs and take requests gathered from our Hope Radio Facebook Community by the digital team.
- Support a positive studio environment, working hand-in-hand with the Daytime Duty Station Manager.
- A natural, welcoming communicator who treats listeners like old friends.
- A fantastic team player who takes direction well from a producer and respects the cue sheet.
- Passionate about Birmingham life, local news, and championing the people of Druids Heath and surrounding areas.
- No professional radio experience required—just a great attitude and a willingness to learn alongside your team!
Volunteer Daytime Show Researcher
14/09/2026
A great daytime radio show needs great substance, and that starts with the facts. We are looking for inquisitive, community-minded Volunteer Daytime Show Researchers to feed our live broadcast engine. This role is built entirely on teamwork. You will act as the crucial content spine for the daytime team, translating what's happening on our streets into broadcast-ready talking points. You will work side-by-side with Daytime Presenters, Volunteer Weather Reporters, and our Community Liaison to ensure that whatever is spoken on air is accurate, fresh, and deeply relevant to our local South Birmingham listeners.
- Research local events, positive community news, and South Birmingham success stories happening during the day.
- Pull together background notes, fun facts, and talking points for the Daytime Presenter to use naturally on air.
- Pre-vet and brief local charity representatives or community guests who are scheduled to be interviewed on the daytime show.
- Feed breaking local traffic updates, library event shifts, or urgent notices directly to the Daytime Show Producer.
- Maintain a shared, organized digital document of show notes so the entire studio team is always on the same page.
- Curious, organized, and loves digging up interesting local stories or helpful community notices.
- A highly collaborative spirit who loves setting up their teammates (the presenters) to look and sound amazing on air.
- Clear written communication skills to present research notes simply and cleanly.
- A proactive mindset—someone who enjoys tracking down local happenings before they pop up on standard news feeds.
Volunteer Daytime Show Producer
14/09/2026
If the presenter is the voice of the daytime show, the producer is its heartbeat. We are seeking a coordinated, tech-minded Volunteer Daytime Show Producer to drive our studio desk during our live daytime hours. This is a highly collaborative leadership role centered on guiding the team to success. You will sit at the controls, keeping a steady hand on the tech while actively supporting your Daytime Presenter and managing the clock. Working closely with the on-air talent and Daytime Researchers, you ensure our programming sounds professional, balanced, and perfectly coordinated from start to finish.
- Operate the studio mixing desk, playout system, and phone lines smoothly during live daytime broadcasts.
- Act as the eyes and ears of the broadcast, queuing up tracks, managing audio levels, and signaling time prompts to the Daytime Presenter.
- Work dynamically as a team unit to weave in scripts from our Volunteer Radio Script Writers and audio clips from our Weather Reporters.
- Handle the technical setup for live studio guests or incoming phone-in requests from listeners.
- Ensure the live log is correctly maintained and collaborate with Audio Content Editors to highlight standout segments for future playback.
- A calm, focused individual who thrives in a live environment and can think on their feet.
- An exceptional team builder who knows how to encourage, prompt, and guide an on-air presenter constructively.
- Good technical confidence (full training on our specific studio desk will be provided by our technical team!).
- Reliability and a strong commitment to keeping the station running smoothly for our daytime audience.
Volunteer Brand Design & Visual Content Creator
14/09/2026
At Hope Radio Brum, radio is a visual medium too! While our voices fill the airwaves, our graphics are what catch the community's eye online and on the streets of South Birmingham. We are seeking a creative, collaborative Volunteer Brand Design & Visual Content Creator to join our digital team. In this role, you won't be working in a silo; you will be the visual engine supporting our entire volunteer network. You will collaborate closely with Volunteer Website News Writers and our Social Media Assistants to ensure every story, show launch, and community notice looks beautiful, professional, and full of hope.
- Work collaboratively as part of the digital team to design engaging promotional graphics, logos, and banners for new live radio shows.
- Partner with Social Media & Digital Assistants to build eye-catching visual templates (using tools like Canva) that make our Facebook updates stand out.
- Support our physical hub at Druids Heath Library by designing print-ready posters, banners, and flyers to promote station events.
- Assist Volunteer Website News Writers by creating custom graphics or editing header images that perfectly capture the mood of their online articles.
- Maintain a consistent, welcoming, and high-quality visual identity across all station outputs.
- A true team player who loves brainstorming with other creatives and translating text-based ideas into beautiful visuals.
- Comfortable using basic digital design platforms (such as Canva, Adobe Photoshop, or Illustrator) to format clean layouts.
- Enthusiastic about using your creative talents to uplift grassroots community stories across Birmingham.
- Good organizational skills to manage graphic requests from different show teams efficiently.
Volunteer Podcast Creator & Producer
14/09/2026
Live broadcasts are brilliant, but what happens when our listeners miss a groundbreaking community interview on 87.9 FM? That’s where you come in. We are looking for a tech-savvy and community-minded Volunteer Podcast Creator & Producer to join our audio hub. Teamwork is at the absolute heart of this role. You will act as the vital bridge between our on-air teams and the on-demand digital world, working hand-in-hand with Volunteer Radio Presenters, Evening Show Researchers, and Audio Content Editors to select, package, and distribute the very best of Hope Radio Brum to global platforms like Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
- Review broadcast logs and collaborate with Volunteer Audio Content Editors & Archivists to identify high-value community segments that deserve a second life as a podcast.
- Package long-form studio interviews into structured, polished episodic podcast formats.
- Work alongside Volunteer Radio Presenters to record dedicated, punchy podcast introductions, hooks, and summaries.
- Coordinate with the Social Media & Digital Assistants to provide them with promotional audio clips ("audiograms") and direct links to share with our online audience.
- Manage the station’s podcast distribution dashboard, ensuring metadata, titles, and tags are cleanly organized.
- A collaborative spirit who enjoys working across different departments—from live presentation to digital marketing.
- Basic experience using audio editing software (like Audacity, Reaper, or Audition) to stitch tracks and level volumes.
- A passion for on-demand storytelling and an understanding of how podcasts can be used to champion local Birmingham voices.
- Reliable digital file organization skills to keep our cloud-based audio assets structured.
Volunteer Fundraising, Events & Engagement Cheerleader
14/09/2026
At Hope Radio Brum, we believe that raising awareness and vital pennies for the station should be loud, fun, and deeply community-minded! We are seeking creative, energetic individuals to join our Events & Fundraising Team. This role is all about collective teamwork, action, and people-power. You won't be tucked away filling out complex financial paperwork; instead, you will be brainstorming fun public ideas, spreading the word to get new volunteers through our doors, and bringing the energy to the streets of South Birmingham—whether that means shaking a donation bucket at a local supermarket or being a high-vis steward at a community fun run.
- Brainstorm collaboratively with the Events Team to come up with exciting, grassroots fundraising ideas (like local pub quizzes, community raffles, or open mic nights).
- Act as a proud ambassador for Hope Radio Brum, chatting with local residents at events to encourage them to get involved as listeners, participants, or new volunteers.
- Work hand-in-hand with our Community Liaison & Outreach Coordinator to promote station events to local schools, running clubs, and community hubs.
- Provide vital on-the-ground support at station-led fundraisers—acting as a friendly steward, managing registration tables, or helping set up event gazebos.
- Partner with the Social Media Assistants to capture fun photos and videos during events to show the online community what our team is up to.
- An enthusiastic, "people person" who thrives in a team environment and loves bringing communities together.
- Full of creative ideas for fun, accessible activities that get everyday families excited to participate.
- Comfortable being out and about in South Birmingham, representing the station with a warm and positive attitude.
- Reliable, hands-on, and ready to roll up your sleeves alongside fellow volunteers on event days.
Community Liaison & Outreach Coordinator
14/09/2026
Community Liaison & Outreach Coordinator
Role Title: Volunteer Community Liaison & Outreach Coordinator
Location: South Birmingham (Remote / Community-Based)
Commitment: 2–4 hours per week (flexible)
About the Role:
Building meaningful relationships across South Birmingham is at the heart of what we do. We are seeking an outgoing and organised Community Liaison & Outreach Coordinator to bridge the gap between our studio and the community. In this role, you will be a main point of contact for local charities, community hubs, and senior groups, ensuring isolated residents—particularly the over-50s—are connected with the station. You will coordinate directly with our team of Volunteer Field Content Collectors to point them toward key local events, groups, and untold neighborhood stories. [1]
Key Responsibilities:
- Establish and maintain strong links with community leaders, neighborhood groups, and senior support networks across South Birmingham.
- Act as the main pipeline for local announcements, flagging upcoming community events to our Volunteer Radio Script Writers and Website News Writers. [1, 2]
- Coordinate with Volunteer Field Content Collectors by identifying specific local venues, festivals, or group meetings where live audio or resident interviews should be gathered. [1]
- Promote Hope Radio Brum's 87.9 FM broadcast offline by distributing flyers and schedules to community spaces like libraries and care hubs.
What We Are Looking For:
- A friendly, community-minded individual who enjoys networking and building positive relationships.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to act as a reliable liaison between external groups and internal station teams.
- Passionate about local representation and tackling social isolation or the digital divide in South Birmingham.
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Volunteer Daytime Station Receptionist & Front of House
14/09/2026
Volunteer Daytime Station Receptionist & Front of House
Role Title: Volunteer Station Receptionist & Front of House
Location: Birmingham Studio (Druids Heath Library)
Commitment: 2–4 hours per week (aligned with live show times)
About the Role:
First impressions matter, and as our Volunteer Station Receptionist, you will be the warm, welcoming face of Hope Radio Brum. Operating from our hub at Druids Heath Library, you will ensure that every visitor, guest, and team member feels valued from the moment they step through our doors. Beyond providing a friendly welcome, you will hold a vital operational role—acting as the station’s health and safety anchor, managing our physical scheduling diary, and seamlessly connecting arriving guests with our live on-air production teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Warmly greet all arriving studio guests, offer them refreshments, and ensure they feel comfortable before their interview.
- Maintain station security and compliance by ensuring all volunteers, staff, and external visitors sign the official visitor book upon arrival.
- Immediately notify the relevant Volunteer Radio Show Producer when their scheduled guest has arrived so the show team can prepare to bring them into the studio.
- Manage the physical Station Diary—a shared, open book used by all staff to log upcoming studio usage, meetings, and key station dates.
- Act as the designated keeper of the station’s First Aid Box and Accident Book, ensuring health and safety logs are accurately maintained.
What We Are Looking For:
- A warm, polite, and approachable individual with excellent face-to-face communication skills.
- Organised and detail-oriented, with a responsible attitude toward health, safety, and workplace logging.
- Comfortable interacting with a diverse range of people, from local residents and volunteers to high-profile community guests.
Volunteer Music Library & Music Relations Coordinator
14/09/2026
Volunteer Music Library & Music Relations Coordinator
Role Title: Volunteer Music Library & Music Relations Coordinator
Location: Hybrid (Remote / South Birmingham Venues)
Commitment: 3–5 hours per week (flexible daytime and evening hours)
About the Role:
Music is the heartbeat of Hope Radio Brum, and keeping our tracks fresh, diverse, and community-focused requires dedicated coordination. We are seeking music-loving individuals to join our Music Library Team. In this collaborative role, you will work together as a unit to manage our digital assets and act as the primary station liaisons with external record companies, promotional agents, and independent artists. Because we pride ourselves on championing high-quality local talent, team members will also head out into the South Birmingham music scene to watch artists perform live, scouting talent firsthand to ensure they are a perfect fit for our 87.9 FM audience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work collaboratively as part of the Music Library Team to manage, curate, and tag the station’s central digital music database for the playout system.
- Act as a joint point of contact for record labels, pluggers, promotional agents, and independent musicians seeking radio airplay.
- Head out into the local community to attend gigs, open mic nights, and music venues across Birmingham, watching artists perform live to review their style, quality, and crowd connection.
- Collaborate with Volunteer Evening Show Researchers and Producers to feed newly discovered local music and industry promo tracks into specialized shows.
- Monitor track categorization to ensure the station’s automated daytime playlist remains vibrant, balanced, and aligned with community values.
What We Are Looking For:
- A massive passion for music and a strong desire to work as part of a collaborative, supportive team.
- Enthusiastic about going out to live music venues and scouting grassroots talent in the local community.
- Excellent professional communication skills, comfortable sending emails to industry agents and chatting with artists face-to-face.
- Highly organized with good computer literacy to manage digital audio files and database metadata efficiently.
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Social Media & Digital Assistant
14/09/2026
Social Media & Digital Assistant
Role Title: Volunteer Social Media & Digital Assistant
Location: Remote / Hybrid (Birmingham Studio)
Commitment: 2–3 hours per week (flexible)
About the Role:
Hope Radio Brum keeps our community connected on the airwaves, but our digital presence is just as vital. We are looking for a creative Social Media & Digital Assistant to bring our grassroots stories to life online. You will play a crucial role in the ecosystem by taking finished articles from our Volunteer Website News Writers and transform them into engaging posts for the official Hope Radio Brum Facebook Page and other online hubs. [1]
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and update the station’s social media channels with a primary focus on community engagement.
- Review and adapt published stories from our Volunteer Website News Writers into short, visually striking social media updates.
- Highlight broadcast times, special interview segments, and community alerts created by our on-air production teams.
- Interact with listeners online by responding to messages, monitoring comments, and sharing hyper-local event graphics. [1]
What We Are Looking For:
- Comfortable using platforms like Facebook and basic graphic design tools (such as Canva) to create clean, clear visuals.
- Enthusiastic about translating community-focused news into punchy, digital formats that local families love to share.
- Good communication skills and a respectful online etiquette that aligns with standard community guidelines.
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Volunteer Station Chef & Kitchen Coordinator
14/09/2026
Volunteer Station Chef & Kitchen Coordinator
Role Title: Volunteer Station Chef & Kitchen Coordinator
Location: Birmingham Studio (Druids Heath Library)
Commitment: 3–5 hours per week (aligned with key broadcast or meeting blocks)
About the Role:
A well-fed team is a happy team! At Hope Radio Brum, our volunteers work hard to keep South Birmingham connected, and we want to ensure they are looked after while on shift. We are seeking a creative and organized Volunteer Station Chef & Kitchen Coordinator to take charge of our station kitchen hub. In this rewarding role, you will be the culinary heartbeat of the station—designing affordable, nourishing menus, cooking for our team, and maintaining a welcoming, clean kitchen space where volunteers can recharge between shows.
Key Responsibilities:
- Put the kettle on and keep the team fueled by making tea, coffee, and refreshments for arriving volunteers and studio guests.
- Design creative, inclusive, and budget-friendly menus tailored to the needs of the station's volunteer crew.
- Manage inventory, handle food ordering, and source fresh ingredients responsibly within the station's kitchen budget.
- Prep, cook, and serve hot meals, snacks, or buffet spreads for volunteers during major broadcasting days, events, or team meetings.
- Maintain strict food hygiene standards by cleaning up the kitchen, washing dishes, and sanitizing prep surfaces after cooking sessions.
What We Are Looking For:
- A passionate home cook or experienced chef who genuinely loves feeding people and bringing people together through food.
- Basic knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices (a Food Hygiene Certificate is a bonus, but training can be supported).
- Organized, relia
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Volunteer Evening Technical & IT Support Assistant
14/09/2026
Volunteer Evening Technical & IT Support Assistant
Role Title: Volunteer Evening Technical & IT Support Assistant
Location: Birmingham Studio (Druids Heath) / On-Site Evening Duty
Commitment: Evening shifts (aligned with live music broadcasts)
About the Role:
Live music shows, phone-ins, and digital requests put a unique demand on our studio gear and networks at night. We are recruiting a Volunteer Evening Technical & IT Support Assistant to join our dedicated Tech Team during our prime broadcasting blocks. In this role, you will be the dedicated on-site tech expert for the night, ensuring that when an Volunteer Evening Show Producer hits a software glitch, a mixing desk issue, or a streaming failure, it is diagnosed and fixed immediately so the music never stops.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide dedicated, live IT and technical troubleshooting during evening broadcast slots to minimize on-air disruptions.
- Support evening teams with specific music-show needs, such as setting up extra microphones for studio sessions or configuring phone-in lines.
- Monitor the station’s evening streaming servers, local network stability, and automated playlist playout systems.
- Work alongside the 2 Evening DSMs to ensure all studio computers, monitors, and broadcast processors are safely powered down or set to automation at lockout.
- Document any persistent technical bugs or hardware faults in the tech log for the daytime team to review.
What We Are Looking For:
- Hands-on experience in IT support, audio engineering, or system troubleshooting, with a solid understanding of audio routing.
- A logical problem solver who can fix technical faults calmly and quickly while a live show is playing out.
- Reliable availability for evening studio shifts and a passion for supporting community music radio.
Volunteer Evening Station Receptionist & Front of House
14/09/2026
Volunteer Evening Station Receptionist & Front of House
Role Title: Volunteer Evening Station Receptionist & Front of House
Location: Birmingham Studio (Druids Heath Library)
Commitment: Aligned with evening show times (e.g., 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM)
About the Role:
Evening music shows often bring in local bands, guest DJs, and community representatives, making the front desk a vibrant and busy place at night. We are seeking a Volunteer Evening Station Receptionist to be the welcoming face of our night-time operations. Working closely with the 2 Evening Duty Station Managers, you will keep our reception running smoothly, ensuring all late-night visitors are greeted warmly, checked in safely for health and safety, and directed to their studios without disrupting live broadcasts.
Key Responsibilities:
- Warmly greet arriving evening studio guests, offer them refreshments, and ensure they feel comfortable before their segment.
- Maintain strict evening security by ensuring all late volunteers, staff, and external musical guests sign the official visitor book.
- Immediately notify the relevant Volunteer Evening Show Producer when their scheduled guest or band has arrived so they can be cued into the studio.
- Coordinate with the 2 Evening DSMs to monitor the main entrance during late-night hours when the main library building is closed.
- Act as the evening keeper of the First Aid Box and Accident Book, ensuring any late-night incidents are logged perfectly.
What We Are Looking For:
- A warm, friendly, and approachable individual who feels comfortable managing a front desk during lively evening hours.
- Organised with a responsible attitude toward evening building security and guest logging.
- Excellent communication skills to coordinate seamlessly with busy evening music producers.
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Volunteer Audio Content Editor & Archivists
14/09/2026
Volunteer Audio Content Editor & Archivist
Role Title: Volunteer Audio Content Editor & Archivist
Location: Remote / Hybrid (Birmingham Studio)
Commitment: 2–4 hours per week (flexible)
About the Role:
Behind every great broadcast is high-quality sound. We are recruiting an Audio Content Editor & Archivist to clean, stitch, and organize our local audio assets. In this role, you will take the raw, on-the-ground recordings uploaded by our Volunteer Field Content Collectors and polish them into clear audio packages. You will work hand-in-hand with our Volunteer Radio Script Writers to ensure that final recorded interviews sync up perfectly with the introductory scripts read live on 87.9 FM by our presenters. [1, 2]
Key Responsibilities:
- Edit, clean, and level raw audio interviews and ambient sound bites captured by our Volunteer Field Content Collectors.
- Cut down long-form community conversations into short, engaging 1-to-3-minute broadcast segments.
- Work with Volunteer Radio Script Writers to format audio packages, ensuring live presenters know exactly when to introduce and cue recorded files.
- Maintain, tag, and catalog our digital audio archive so that classic community stories can be easily retrieved for future programming. [1, 2]
What We Are Looking For:
- Basic experience using audio editing software (such as Audacity, Adobe Audition, or Reaper).
- A sharp ear for clean sound, with an interest in formatting audio for the unique demands of community radio.
- Reliable digital file organization skills to manage the station's incoming media hub efficiently.
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Volunteer Evening Duty Station Manager (DSM)
14/09/2026
Volunteer Evening Duty Station Manager (DSM)
Role Title: Volunteer Evening Duty Station Manager (DSM)
Location: Birmingham Studio (Druids Heath Library)
Commitment: Aligned with evening broadcasting blocks (e.g., 6:30 PM until close)
About the Role:
When the sun goes down, our evening music schedules come to life—and we need steady hands to guide the station safely through the night. We are recruiting dependable Volunteer Evening Duty Station Managers (DSMs) to oversee the facility and late-night broadcast teams. Working in pairs (2 DSMs on shift together), you will act as the senior leadership on the ground in the absence of the Station Manager. Together, you will share the responsibility for the station's evening safety, support live night-time show crews, and execute our vital building lockdown procedures at the end of the broadcast day.
Key Responsibilities:
- Take over facility management from the daytime crew, ensuring you and your co-DSM are fully briefed on the night's upcoming live schedule.
- Support the Volunteer Evening Station Receptionist at the front desk to ensure the late-night studio remains secure against unauthorized building entry.
- Oversee evening production crews, ensuring late-night music broadcasts remain secure, orderly, and compliant.
- Act as the senior on-site decision-making team for health, safety, or facility emergencies during the evening shift.
- Jointly execute the strict station close-up checklist at the end of the broadcast, ensuring all studio hardware is safe, lights are out, and the building is securely locked down.
What We Are Looking For:
- Trustworthy, vigilant, and highly disciplined individuals comfortable sharing charge of an evening facility shutdown.
- Strong communication skills to manage late-night crews and handle unexpected scheduling adjustments collaboratively.
- Absolute reliability regarding late-evening time commitments and security protocols.
Volunteer Daytime Duty Station Manager (DSM)
14/09/2026
Volunteer Daytime Duty Station Manager (DSM)
Role Title: Volunteer Daytime Duty Station Manager (DSM)
Location: Birmingham Studio (Druids Heath Library)
Commitment: Aligned with morning/daytime broadcasting blocks
About the Role:
Smooth daily operations are the bedrock of live radio. We are seeking responsible Volunteer Daytime Duty Station Managers (DSMs) to oversee the station's physical environment and team workflow during the day. Working in pairs (2 DSMs on shift together), you will act as the senior leadership on the ground in the absence of the Station Manager. You will be responsible for unlocking the facility, setting up the space for success, and keeping a watchful eye over the station's safety, compliance, and volunteer coordination until the evening transition.
Key Responsibilities:
- Officially open up the station doors in the morning, ensuring the facility is safe, tidy, and fully ready for daytime operations.
- Support the Volunteer Station Receptionist at the front desk, monitoring that all daytime staff, visitors, and guests are fully signed into the guest book.
- Manage the on-site team workflow, ensuring daytime Producers, Presenters, and Researchers are arriving on schedule for their live slots.
- Act as the senior point of escalation for any operational or safety incidents during the day, ensuring logs are entered into the Accident Book if necessary.
- Coordinate a smooth shift handover to the incoming evening crew before departing.
What We Are Looking For:
- A reliable, punctual, and highly responsible individual with strong leadership or team management skills.
- Calm under pressure, with a logical approach to solving operational dilemmas or scheduling issues.
- Passionate about maintaining a welcoming, safe, and professional environment for community volunteers.
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Volunteer Studio 5 Virtual Show Researchers
14/09/2026
Volunteer Studio 5 Virtual Show Researchers
Role Title: Volunteer Studio 5 Virtual Show Researcher
Location: 100% Remote (Home-Based)
Commitment: 2–4 hours per week (highly flexible)
About the Role:
In a virtual studio environment, preparation is everything. We are looking for resourceful Volunteer Studio 5 Virtual Show Researchers to supply the digital ammunition that powers our remote broadcasts. Working entirely online, you will hunt down stories, book remote interview guests, and build interactive digital show folders. You will ensure that your Volunteer Virtual Presenter has seamless access to cloud-based briefing docs, and you will coordinate closely with the Volunteer Virtual Show Producer to ensure all visual assets or audio cues align with the digital running order.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct digital research, fact-check stories, and pull local web links or news updates relevant to the Studio 5 show theme.
- Coordinate the online booking and scheduling of remote interview guests, ensuring they receive their Cleanfeed instructions ahead of time.
- Compile clear, hyperlinked digital briefing sheets and shared cloud documents for the Volunteer Virtual Presenter.
- Attend pre-show virtual planning meetings to hand over research assets to the Volunteer Virtual Show Producer before the session goes live.
What We Are Looking For:
- Strong online research abilities, proficient with collaborative tools like Google Docs, OneDrive, or shared digital workspaces.
- Excellent written communication skills, with a knack for structuring information cleanly for a presenter reading off a screen.
- Great organizational skills to coordinate remote guests across varying digital availability.
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Volunteer Studio 5 Virtual Radio Presenters
14/09/2026
Volunteer Studio 5 Virtual Radio Presenters
Role Title: Volunteer Studio 5 Virtual Radio Presenter
Location: 100% Remote (Home-Based)
Commitment: 3–4 hours per week
About the Role:
Can’t make it to Druids Heath Library? Studio 5 brings the microphone to you. Hope Radio Brum is looking for expressive Volunteer Virtual Radio Presenters to anchor our pre-recorded remote shows from home. Operating entirely online through Cleanfeed, you will bring your personality to life over the digital airwaves. You will collaborate closely with your Volunteer Virtual Researcher to review digital script packages and take real-time direction over your headphones from your Volunteer Virtual Show Producer to deliver a seamless, high-quality broadcast.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver engaging, high-quality vocal presentation from a quiet, treated home environment.
- Connect punctually to Studio 5 Cleanfeed sessions using a dedicated microphone and headphones.
- Deliver scripts, remote interview segments, and show features using digital briefing notes prepared by your researcher.
- Adapt smoothly to live direction and verbal cues given by your Volunteer Virtual Show Producer during the digital recording session.
What We Are Looking For:
- A clear, confident speaking voice with an engaging online presence and great digital communication skills.
- Possession of (or willingness to set up) a basic home USB microphone and an isolated, quiet space to record.
- A reliable team player who feels comfortable taking direction through a virtual studio interface.
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Volunteer Weather Reporter
10/09/2026
Role Title: Volunteer Weather Reporter
Location: Remote / Hybrid (Studio-based options)
Commitment: Flexible (approx. 2–3 hours per week, providing daily or weekly updates)
About the Role:
Will it rain on the Park festival, or is it sunshine for the farmers' market? We are looking for a self-sufficient Volunteer Weather Reporter to keep South Birmingham moving safely through the seasons. In this role, you take total ownership of your segment—sourcing your own meteorological data, writing your own conversational scripts, and delivering punchy weather updates tailored specifically to our local neighbourhoods.
Key Responsibilities:
- Independently source accurate, up-to-date regional weather forecasts using reputable meteorological data and local sensors.
- Write short, punchy, and conversational radio scripts that link the weather forecast directly to local South Birmingham events and activities.
- Record your own voice updates or deliver them live to the studio team for inclusion in our daily programming blocks.
- Ensure forecasts are updated quickly when sudden weather fronts impact the area.
What We Are Looking For:
- A self-motivated volunteer who enjoys tracking the weather and working independently.
- Good creative writing skills to make a standard weather forecast sound engaging and natural when spoken aloud.
- A friendly, warm on-air personality.
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Volunteer Radio Script Writer
10/09/2026
Role Title: Volunteer Radio Script Writer
Location: Remote / Hybrid (Birmingham Studio)
Commitment: 2–4 hours per week (flexible)
About the Role:
Writing for the ear is a unique skill—it needs to be punchy, conversational, and easy for a presenter to read live on-air. We are looking for Radio Script Writers to create the spoken-word content for Hope Radio Brum. You will transform raw local reports and community notices into tight, engaging 30-second to 2-minute scripts, bulletins, and show cues that our studio presenters read out to our listeners across South Birmingham.
Key Responsibilities:
- Adapt raw local news, event listings, and interviews into conversational, easy-to-read broadcast scripts.
- Write short community news bulletins, presenter link scripts, and introductory cues for recorded interview packages.
- Collaborate with studio producers to ensure scripts match the timing constraints of live radio programming.
- Ensure all broadcast material complies with standard Ofcom regulations (guidance provided).
What We Are Looking For:
- A creative writer who understands how to write text that sounds natural when spoken aloud.
- The ability to edit information down into short, punchy, and engaging radio segments.
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work to flexible broadcast deadlines.
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Volunteer Website News Writer
10/09/2026
Role Title: Volunteer Website News Writer
Location: Remote / Hybrid (Birmingham Studio)
Commitment: 2–4 hours per week (flexible)
About the Role:
Do you have a knack for writing clear, engaging online articles? We are looking for Volunteer News Writers to power the Hope Radio Brum website. In this role, you will take the raw interview notes, audio clips, and local details gathered by our Field Content Collectors across South Birmingham and shape them into polished digital news articles. Your writing will help keep our online audience informed, engaged, and connected to grassroots stories.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review raw information, interview transcripts, and notes submitted by our Ward Content Collectors.
- Write accurate, engaging, and well-structured news articles and feature pieces for the station website.
- Ensure all written content adheres to the station's style guide and maintains a positive, community-focused tone.
- Source or select appropriate photographs to accompany your online articles.
What We Are Looking For:
- Good written English skills with a sharp eye for spelling, grammar, and accurate storytelling.
- The ability to take rough notes and synthesise them into a compelling online format.
- Basic familiarity with digital publishing tools is a bonus, but not essential as training is provided.
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Volunteer Field Content Collector
10/09/2026
Location: South Birmingham (Based within your local ward)
Commitment: Flexible (approx. 2–3 hours per week)
Are you someone who loves being out in your local neighbourhood, talking to people, and finding out what is happening on your doorstep? We are recruiting Content Collectors in every ward across South Birmingham. In this role, you will be the boots on the ground for Hope Radio Brum. Your focus is entirely on gathering raw material—recording interviews, capturing ambient sounds at local events, and taking notes on hyper-local news. You collect the raw content, and our writing teams turn it into broadcast-ready material.
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Act as the eyes and ears of Hope Radio Brum within your specific South Birmingham ward.
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Attend local community events, ward forum meetings, and neighbourhood projects to gather raw information and stories.
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Conduct short, casual audio interviews with local residents, volunteers, and community champions using portable recorders or a smartphone.
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Upload your raw audio files, interview notes, and contact details to our digital station hub for our writing teams to process.
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A proud South Birmingham resident who loves chatting with neighbours and being out in the community.
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An approachable, confident personality with excellent listening skills.
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No prior media experience is needed—we provide full training on how to use portable recording equipment and conduct comfortable interviews.
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