Radio 1 & 1Xtra’s Take It On Trainee scheme

From Deena Saeed:

Yesterday we opened applications for Radio 1 & 1Xtra’s Take It On Trainee scheme.

We’re practicing what we preach with Take it On, by opening the doors of Radio 1 & 1Xtra’s new HQ and offering paid placements that give young people the opportunity to build experience and get involved in what we do at the networks. Four trainees will start with us on 8 week placements at the end of January and placements will then run across the year.

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Ellie Cunningham, class of 2011

From Dylan Roys – a message from Ellie Cunningham who graduated last year. She has a documentary going out on Radio 1 next month.

“I sent the idea through an independent company to Radio 1, which was then shortlisted, and then after a month or so COMMISSIONED!

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