Radio Academy
Mentoring Programme (RAMP)
2024's iteration of the programme has been co-designed by Dermot O’ Leary’s Tuskar Trust, Fremantle UK, the British Production arm of global entertainment group Fremantle, alongside Meet a Mentor.
This programme matches 26 mentors with 26 mentees and young creatives currently underrepresented in the industry to break into the TV and digital storytelling sector. This is a six-month long programme which carefully pairs mentees with industry mentors, forges relationships through opportunities to network, offers TV and film set shadowing plus guarantees first running creds. The six-month programme includes a 3 day intensive TV bootcamp which gives a 360 overview of all things production from commissioning, development & script-writing workshops, to art & lighting direction, documentary making, a tour of a post to post-production facility & includes a technical camera and lighting skills workshop. The scheme also supports with job applications and cv support amd provides opportunities to go behind the scenes of some of Britain's best loved TV shows. The monthly evening sessions hosted at Fremantle UK headquarters hosted by Dermot, include candid Dermot 'in conversation' style interviews with industry figures such as Broadcasters Andi and Miquita Oliver, Director Hector Dockrill offering advice and talking about their jobs & their journeys to get there, warts and all.
About
Fran is delighted to be working with the Radio Academy on their prestigious mentoring programme RAMP for a second year. Fran was also the RAMP lead for 2025.
RAMP is a six-month personal and professional development initiative for mid-career radio and audio professionals. It pairs individuals with senior figures across the industry to help them transform their working lives.
In addition to being matched with a mentor, mentees take part in Leadership, Development & Networking sessions and join an Action Learning Set. These sessions help them make critical decisions, solve problems, and build confidence in their work in a confidential space.
RAMP helps to build confidence for participants to take charge of and advance their own careers. 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.
The group also receives exclusive access to The Podcast Show and other talks and masterclasses.
For more about the Radio Academy and RAMP see HERE
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