RAMP – the Radio Academy’s professional mentoring programme is open for applications

The Radio Academy’s professional mentoring programme for mid-career radio and audio professionals, RAMP, is now open for applications.

Anyone with a minimum of five years’ experience and ready to take a significant step in their career is welcome to apply.

The application closing date for RAMP 2025, supported by Broadcast Bionics, is November 7th 2024.

The programme is open to people working in all disciplines of audio or radio including production, presentation, journalism, technology, craft, commercial, brand and support roles.

A free webinar will take place on Wednesday 23 October at 1pm hosted by former RAMP graduate and Radio Academy podcast producer Georgy Jamieson. It will delve into how and why to apply; feature previous graduates and discuss how RAMP can propel your career.

The scheme runs for six months and includes dedicated, confidential one-to-one mentoring sessions, facilitated peer-to-peer development, training workshops, networking events and ongoing support from the RAMP Lead and Radio Academy team.

The 20 applicants will be shortlisted by a panel of Radio Academy trustees with interviews to follow. Successful applicants will be matched with a mentor based on their specific situation and goals. Applicants must have at least 5 years’ experience working in audio.

Aradhna Tayal Leach, Managing Director at The Radio Academy, said: “Often professionals reach a point in their audio career where they feel stuck – perhaps unsure or unsuccessful in advancing to the next position. RAMP has been carefully designed to offer bespoke mentoring and guided support to help audio professionals through this phase by bolstering their confidence and knowledge to be able to take the next steps.”

Dan McQuillin, Managing Director at Broadcast Bionics, said: “Empowering broadcasters to create compelling, creative content is at the heart of everything we do at Broadcast Bionics. That’s why we’re thrilled to support RAMP once again—a unique mentoring program designed to unlock the creativity and talent of ambitious audio professionals. I encourage each participant to fully embrace the opportunity to learn from their mentors and peers on this one-of-a-kind journey.”

See more at radioacademy.org/mentoring.