Digital Journalism & Radio Broadcasting - Traineeship
| Award Name | Certificate - UK |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | City and Guilds |
| NFQ Level | |
| Award Name | Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) |
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate - UK | City and Guilds | ||
| Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) | Minor | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
52 weeks
Entry Requirements
Minimum Minimum
• Applicants must be 16+ years of age on entry to the course.
• Leaving Cert, LCVP, LCA or QQI Level 4 Major Award is essential. • Mature applicant route available for applicants aged 23+.
• Competent written and spoken English (CEFR B1 or Higher).
• Non-EU/EEA applicants must have permission to work in Ireland.
Additional
• Demonstrable interest in creative content production for audio, radio or podcast channels through previous experience or hobby.
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
• Good organisational and problem solving skills.
• Some previous industry experience is desirable.
• Full Driving licence is desirable; for project work, progressing to suitable work placement and employment.
Careers / Further progression
What are the employment opportunities?
Our graduates work at the BBC, RTE, Communicorp, Wireless Group, Independent News and Media, Irish Times, Maximum Media, local radio and media companies in Europe, USA, and Australia.
Roles include:
Broadcast Assistant
Researcher
News Journalist
Sports Journalist
Commercial Producer
Sound Engineer
Commercial Voice-over
Programme Producer
Music Programme Presenter
Talk Show Presenter
Digital Journalist
Podcaster
Mobile Journalist (MOJO)
Social Media Producer
Further information
Start Date 28/11/2022
End Date 24/11/2023
Kerry College of FE & Training, Monavalley Campus
Monavalley
Tralee, Co Kerry
V92 PW50
No fees
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** Employment-Focused Course -
The aim of the traineeship is to provide the learners with the skills and related knowledge in media industries; researching information, print, radio and video journalism for news, sports and lifestyle content; creative audio production and radio/podcasting production to enable them to plan and pitch creative concepts targeting key audience groups and to secure sustainable employment in the media industry.
Learn podcasting, storytelling, journalism and radio on this award-winning course.
WHY SHOULD I APPLY?
• Ireland's only full-time media course run in partnership with a licenced radio station.
• Train with radio production teams on live shows.
• Work in a live radio station for a minimum of 10 weeks.
• Attend industry-only events and awards.
• Study on Learning Waves courses (subject to availability).
CERTIFICATION
City & Guilds Assured Programme (9950-05)
QQI Component Certs
• Work Experience (5N1356)
• Radio Programme Production (5N1379)
**EMPLOYMENT-FOCUSED
If getting a job is your priority, browse our employment focused courses. These courses help build job ready skills to increase your chances of finding work. Qualifications are offered at QQI Level 5 and Level 6 but also a range of professional and industry-led certifications. They have this symbol E in the course header (in College prospectus).
PROGRESSION-FOCUSED
If you would like to explore a career path or subject area with a view to studying at third level, browse our progression focused courses. Take a year to build the skills you need to succeed at third level and find out if a particular path is right for you before committing. These QQI Level 5 and Level 6 courses have this symbol P in the course header (in College prospectus)
WHAT WILL I STUDY?
• Work Experience (5N1356)
• Radio Programme Production (5N1379)
• Recording Sound
• Research & Interpreting Information
• Video Production Techniques
• Producing Radio Programmes
• Producing Creative Audio
• Working in the Audio-Visual Industry
Kerry College Admissions Office
Tel: 066 7149696
Email: info@kerrycollege.ie
MonavalleyApplications@kerrycollege.ie