The training course is designed educate, and equip applicants with an array of radio knowledge, including writing, presentation, interviewing, broadcast law, program planning and technical skills. It will provide opportunity for music-loving women and gender-diverse people to become involved in an industry where they can be often underpaid at work, underplayed on air and underrepresented on festival line-ups.
2016 saw the station launch the PBS Access Program, which offered three free training courses for women and gender-diverse people, and paired participants with a female identifying mentor from the PBS community. In 2019, PBS aims to have all eight training courses throughout the year featuring women and gender-non-conforming voices.
Although the June/July leg of training is specifically dedicated to women and GNC people, those wanting to apply during other months are welcomed and encouraged to do so.
PBS Announcer Course 2019 Dates
All courses run for 2hrs from 6.30 – 8.30pm
PBS Announcer Course 3
Mondays from 1st Apr – 6th May
PBS Announcer Course 3
*For Women and GNC Students*
Wednesdays from 5th June – 3rd July
PBS Announcer Course 4
Mondays from 1st July – 29th July
PBS Announcer Course 5
Mondays from 5th Aug – 2nd Sept
PBS Announcer Course 6
Wednesdays from 4th Sept – 2nd Oct
PBS Announcer Course 7
Mondays from 7th Oct – 4th Nov
PBS Announcer Course 8
Wednesdays from 6th Nov – 4th Dec
To be involved in the 2019 PBS announce training course and to learn more, visit PBS 106.7FM.