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Working in radio production: A day in the life of 1Xtra

Ever listened to the radio and wondered what the people behind the mic actually do - and how they got there? The team at Â鶹Éç 1Xtra explained just that at a recent live event.

Behind the voice of the DJ, radio production is a team effort. This week we find out about what goes on behind the scenes at Â鶹Éç Radio 1Xtra in a panel discussion from the 1Xtra Live event in Leeds. 1Xtra breakfast DJ Yasmin Evans spoke to her 1Xtra colleagues: team assistant Harrison Stock, assistant content producer Keturah Cummings, producer Alex Lawless and head of programmes Rhys Hughes. They each talk about their individual routes to 1Xtra and their day-to-day responsibilities. And they give advice for anyone trying to get into radio.

According to Rhys, there's never been a better time for radio. But if you want to get involved, make sure you have the skills you need – which include shooting and editing both audio and video, coming up with ideas and using social media.

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