Details
1119668
Newcastle University
26/10/2026
1 Month
6 hours per week
Not Applicable
Pay
£13.84
£1.67
Description
Role
Newcastle University is offering an exciting opportunity for two enthusiastic students hosts for its flagship podcast, From Newcastle.
From Newcastle, is a fortnightly podcast featuring the latest developments in health, science and culture and the creative arts from Newcastle University. Listen to previous episodes here: https://podcasts.ncl.ac.uk/fromnewcastle/.
This is an opportunity for you to be the voice and face of the podcast, as we begin producing video episodes from Autumn 2026. You will be working alongside the our Podcast Producer Intern, the Corporate Events Team and Marketing team within Professional Services on this project.Each episode will feature an interview with a different Newcastle University academic or colleague. Listeners include students, staff and the public. Your role as host will be to research the guest, prepare questions for interviews and record additional voice-overs as needed.
We are looking for confident communicators who are comfortable speaking in front of a camera and have a clear broadcasting voice.
Each recording will take around 1.5 hours and you can expect to work for around 18 hours during October and November. You will need to be flexible around the availability of the guests. Recordings will take place on campus, in the studio based at Newcastle University Medical School within normal office hours (Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm) .
You will be required to upload a cover letter and send a video as part of your application. If you are shortlisted for the role, you will then be invited to an interview and screen test.
Duties and responsibilities
- Background research on topics for podcast episodes
- Interviewing guests (Newcastle University academics and colleagues)
- Recording supplementary content
Skills and experience
Essential Skills
- Time Management
- Problem Solving
- Clear broadcasting voice
- Experience of podcasting, journalism or radio would be desirable, but is not essential
Location
Recording Studio, Medical School
Additional information
Please note, by applying for this role your contact details will be shared with the hiring manager for the purpose of arranging interviews.
- Advert closing date: Midnight on 18/10/26
- Expected start date: 26/10/26
Applicants will be required to upload/send a short video as part of their application. Please see further details below:
Cover Letter: Please upload a cover letter which answers the three questions below:
- How do you stay up to date with current events? (approximately 200 words)
- Please outline any experience you have of podcasting, radio, filming, presenting or public speaking (approximately 200 words)
- If you were interviewing a Newcastle University academic, how would you help make their research interesting and understandable for a public audience? (approximately 200 words)
Please note that while the use of AI tools is permitted when preparing your responses, we are particularly interested in hearing your own thoughts, experiences and opinions.
Video: Once you have submitted your application form with covering letter, please send your video to fromnclpodcast@ncl.ac.uk, with 'Podcast Host Application' and your full name in the subject line.
When creating your video, please follow the below script:
Intro: Hi, I’m [NAME] and you’re listening to From Newcastle. In this series we’re exploring Creative Places, the galleries, the venues, and the streets where art comes to life. We’ll be looking at how Newcastle University nurtures creativity to empower local voices and enrich our lives. Whether it’s student-led exhibitions or the 100-year legacy of the Hatton Gallery, we uncover the stories that make our city the cultural heartbeat of the North."
Outro: "Thank you for listening to this episode of From Newcastle. To explore more episodes, visit podcasts [DOT] ncl [DOT] ac [DOT] uk [FORWARD SLASH] fromnewcastle. If you’re excited about the future of our region, please hit subscribe and leave us a review. If you have any comments or suggestions get in touch at fromnewcastlepodcast [at] ncl [DOT] ac [DOT] uk. From Newcastle is a production by Newcastle University.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact fromnclpodcast@ncl.ac.uk
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