Kerry ETB and Radio Kerry have started the recruitment process for more hands on media training courses.
If you have a passion for news, sports, research and production, presenting music shows, podcasting or mobile journalism then these two free courses may interest you.
There is an eight week introduction to Radio Broadcasting Course starting on September 9th 2019. Places for this course are filled on a first-come, first-served basis, are limited to 18 only and the closing date is Friday, August 23rd.
This course with industry practitioners gives an introduction to the key practical skills and experience needed to work in the radio and media sector.
You will have access to two state of the art training centers and digital broadcasting studios both in the Kerry ETB Training Centre at Monavalley and in Radio Kerry.
There’s also a longer 50-week Digital journalist and Radio Producer traineeship.
This new course, which will be based in Radio Kerry and the Kerry ETB Training Centre in Tralee, is open to applicants from throughout the country.
The course is led by industry practitioners, and will also include the opportunity to network with guest lecturers from media organisations.
It commences on November 18th, 2019 and includes a two-month traineeship in a media organisation.
Applicants can apply for the Foundation Course, which can lead on to the longer 50-week traineeship, or apply directly for the Digital journalist and Radio Producer traineeship.
More details at www.kerryetbtrainingcentre.ie.