Radio Academy Mentoring Programme (RAMP) is open for applications
RAMP is The Radio Academy’s professional mentoring programme for mid-career radio and audio professionals. Now open to applications for those with a minimum of five years’ experience and ready to take a significant step in their career. RAMP is proudly supported by Broadcast Bionics.
Applications for RAMP 2025 are now open online until 7 November. 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. The webinar, hosted by former RAMP graduate and Radio Academy podcast producer Georgy Jamieson, will delve into how and why to apply; feature previous graduates and discuss how RAMP can propel your career.
At a point when many people face barriers to progression in their professional careers, RAMP aims to open access to industry leaders, expertise and support, addressing personal challenges and advancing equity in the industry.
By matching participants with an experienced senior leader in the industry, RAMP offers connections across the breadth of the audio industry at the highest levels, helping to build confidence for participants to take charge of and advance their own careers. The 2024 mentors included senior figures from the BBC, commercial broadcasters and independent production companies.
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.
There are 20 places available. Applicants will be shortlisted by a panel of Radio Academy trustees with interviews to follow. Successful applicants will be carefully 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."
RAMP graduate: “I feel extremely proud to have been selected for the Radio Academy's Mentoring Programme. Keen to develop further in programme management, I valued the expert insight, experience and advice my mentor shared with me. I also loved learning transferable skills, fresh perspectives, and new ideas from my fabulous mentee cohort.”.
For more, visit www.radioacademy.org/mentoring/