The 3MBS Presenter/Programmer Training Course is a training course for those interested in presenting programs on air and/or programming the content, which is then put to air by a presenter.

The 3MBS Presenter and Programming Training Course is comprised of a group training stage that includes station orientation, broadcasting skills, media law, panel operation, programming, presentation, use of voice, scriptwriting, library and computer use. The second stage provides for one-to-one mentoring and on the job practical experience under the guidance of experienced broadcasters.

Once trained, Presenters and Programmers will be eligible to fill in for other presenters, assist with programming, apply for program vacancies or join a team of existing presenters in the broadcast of a range of mainly classical music programs. There is also some jazz, theatre, early music and specially researched programs as well as interviews covering music and arts related topics. Most programs use CDs from the 14,000+ held in the station library.

Training is specific to 3MBS FM and to be eligible to undertake the training course applicants first need to apply and be accepted as a volunteer. If interested in becoming a volunteer, applicants will need to complete the attached form. The application will be assessed and it is usual to then be invited for interview. In the case of those seeking to be Presenters/Programmers the interview will be followed by a voice test and music quiz (classical). Once the interview has been conducted the report, the voice test and the quiz are forwarded to the Training Committee to assess suitability to be accepted into the course.

If accepted onto the Course, a fee of around a $100 is payable. The Course is usually run over four consecutive Saturdays and the next one is expected to be run in February/March. Prior to commencing as a volunteer, applicants will be required to sign a Volunteer Agreement and undertake an Induction Session.

In order to be eligible for the next course applicants will need to complete the above by 13 January 2012. Application forms and further information can be obtained from Sally at 3MBS: record@3mbs.org.au or 9416 1035.

Please note: there may be other volunteer positions available in reception, the library, IT, website administration and production. We encourage all volunteers to be involved in other areas around the station including mailouts.

Kind regards,

Joel Carnegie
Operations Manager
3MBS Fine Music

1 St Heliers Street
Abbotsford  Vic 3067

Ph. 03 9416 1035
operations@3mbs.org.au
www.3mbs.org.au