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Interested in building your career in radio, media, digital content or advertising? Explore current opportunities with Sunrise Radio.

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Sunrise Radio is an established Asian radio broadcaster serving audiences across West & North Yorkshire, Manchester, East Lancashire, Milton Keynes and West London.

From on-air broadcasting and digital content to commercial sales and media, we are always interested in hearing from enthusiastic, reliable and talented people who would like to become part of our team.

Current Opportunities
Radio Presenters View Role ▾

Think you have the personality, confidence and enthusiasm to connect with Sunrise Radio listeners?

We are interested in hearing from presenters who can entertain, inform and engage our diverse audience across our broadcast and digital platforms.

What we are looking for:
  • Confident and engaging communication skills
  • Good spoken English
  • A genuine interest in music, entertainment and South Asian culture
  • Reliability, professionalism and enthusiasm
  • Ability to travel to our Bradford studios when required

Previous radio experience can be useful, but it is not always essential. Training may be provided to suitable candidates depending on the role and level of experience.

To apply, email your CV along with a short introduction about yourself and, where available, a demo or example of your presenting work to info@sunriseradio.fm . Please include “Radio Presenter” in the subject line of your email.

Freelance Digital News & Content Reporter View Role ▾

Sunrise Radio is looking for a freelance digital reporter to help research, write and prepare engaging content for the Sunrise Radio website and digital platforms.

This is a flexible, remote opportunity suited to someone with strong writing skills, good news judgement and an interest in current affairs, entertainment and South Asian culture.

There are no fixed working hours, and assignments can be completed at times that suit the contributor, subject to agreed editorial deadlines.

The role may include:
  • Researching stories suitable for the Sunrise Radio audience
  • Writing concise and engaging website articles
  • Producing entertainment and showbiz content
  • Covering relevant local and community stories
  • Identifying UK and South Asian-interest news
  • Checking facts, names, dates and other key details before submission
  • Writing clear headlines and web-friendly copy
  • Sourcing information from reliable and credible sources
Digital & Social Content

On occasion, the role may also involve helping create digital content for Sunrise Radio's social media channels, including short-form video content for platforms such as TikTok, Instagram Reels and other digital platforms.

What we are looking for:
  • Strong written English
  • Good research and fact-checking skills
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • An interest in news, entertainment and South Asian culture
  • An understanding of what makes engaging online content
  • Ability to work independently and meet agreed deadlines
  • Good judgement when selecting and presenting stories

Previous journalism, media or digital publishing experience would be useful, although it is not essential.

We are also happy to hear from journalism or media students, recent graduates and strong writers looking to build further practical experience.

Remote Flexible Hours Freelance Variable Workload

To apply, please send your CV, a short introduction and, where possible, examples of your writing, digital content or links to published work to info@sunriseradio.fm . Please include “Freelance Digital News & Content Reporter” in the subject line of your email.

Freelance / Commission-Based Sales Representatives View Role ▾

Sunrise Radio is interested in hearing from motivated sales professionals who can introduce businesses and organisations to our advertising, sponsorship and digital opportunities.

This opportunity is suitable for people who are confident approaching prospective clients, developing relationships and identifying businesses that could benefit from advertising with Sunrise Radio.

Opportunities may include selling:
  • Radio advertising campaigns
  • Programme and feature sponsorship
  • Website and digital advertising
  • Mobile app and Roku TV advertising
  • Listener Club and email marketing opportunities
  • Integrated promotional and media partnership packages
Commission & Performance Bonus

These opportunities are offered on a freelance, commission-based basis. In addition to standard commission, additional bonus commission may be available when agreed sales targets are achieved.

What we are looking for:
  • Confident communication and negotiation skills
  • Ability to approach and develop relationships with businesses
  • Self-motivation and the ability to work independently
  • A professional and reliable approach
  • An interest in advertising, media and commercial opportunities
  • Ability to identify and develop new business opportunities

Previous media or advertising sales experience would be useful, although relevant sales experience from other sectors will also be considered.

Working arrangements, commission rates, targets and any applicable bonus commission will be agreed separately with successful applicants.

To express your interest, send your CV and a short summary of your relevant sales experience to sales@sunriseradio.fm . Please include “Freelance Sales Representative” in the subject line of your email.

Student Placements & Work Experience Find Out More ▾

Sunrise Radio is happy to hear from universities, colleges and students interested in gaining practical experience within radio, journalism, digital media and broadcasting.

Opportunities may be suitable for students undertaking a course-related placement, work experience module or other structured learning programme. Availability will depend on our current requirements and the nature of the course or placement.

Areas may include:
  • Radio broadcasting and production
  • Journalism and news
  • Digital content and website publishing
  • Social media and short-form video
  • Marketing and communications
  • Commercial media and advertising
  • General broadcast operations
Universities & Course Leaders

We also welcome enquiries directly from universities, colleges and course leaders looking to establish placement or work experience opportunities for their students.

Any placement would be considered individually and, where applicable, arranged in conjunction with the relevant educational institution and its placement requirements.

Students, universities and course leaders can contact info@sunriseradio.fm with details of the course, proposed placement period and area of interest. Please include “Student Placement / Work Experience” in the subject line of the email.

Don't see the right opportunity?

We are happy to receive speculative applications from people interested in radio, journalism, production, digital media, marketing, sales and other areas of broadcasting. Send your CV and a brief introduction to info@sunriseradio.fm . Please include “Speculative Application” followed by your main area of interest in the subject line.

Application Information
When applying or enquiring about an opportunity, please include the relevant role title in the subject line of your email so that your application can be directed to the appropriate member of our team.

Submission of an application or expression of interest does not guarantee an interview, appointment or placement. Sunrise Radio may retain suitable applications for consideration for future opportunities. Please do not send sensitive personal information that is not relevant to your application.

 

 

 

 

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