About the NBS

Thank you for visiting our website. We're pleased that you're thinking about a career in radio.

Radio is relatively easy to do – but difficult to do well. It’s the simplest, most exciting medium - easy to learn but difficult to execute. Become a good radio broadcaster and career opportunities will open up for you – in radio and TV.

The broadcasting business continues to expand.  Radio, in particular, is growing as a result of new digital and internet radio stations. But in an age where 'content is king', radio is shorter than ever on talent and know-how. At the NBS, we'll give you the knowledge, the skills and the confidence to make a real impact in radio. The NBS is intensive, demanding and hands-on. You'll be behind the mic from week one! In weeks, we'll have trained you up to give you the very best chance of succeeding in broadcasting.

The NBS aims to be the premier radio trainer in the United Kingdom. We like to think The School is recognised and respected throughout the UK radio industry.

Our courses are extremely practical and intensive. We teach the radio skills that are relevant today, and those that will be relevant tomorrow. Our courses reflect the huge changes in the way radio is made and delivered. We deal in contemporary content and distribution. Our courses are at the cutting edge of radio practice.

 The NBS provides high-quality training in radio presentation and news. It also delivers to the media industry both basic and high-end training in skills such as marketing, promotions, sales, and management. 

Here's why we think you choose to train with us : -

• Short courses
  NBS courses are short and intensive.
• No wasted time
  Prepare to commit! You'll be fully occupied all day, every day - and sometimes on Saturdays and Sundays! 
• The right training
  We teach radio skills, not theory. Our courses are extremely practical. Students spend most of their time working for the in-house, real-time radio station.
• The right courses
  The NBS knows what employers want. We teach the skills and creativity employers need. See COURSES.
• Good instructors
  Our instructors are successful radio people with huge experience in both the BBC and top commercial stations. They're passionate about the medium, and they're committed to finding and encouraging new talent.
• Diplomas
  NBS graduates receive the Diploma, useful for a CV, and a framed certificate to mark their successful completion of a challenging course.
• BJTC
  The School's radio news course is BJTC-accredited. BJTC is the kite-mark of broadcast journalism and essential for getting a good radio news job.
• Getting a job
  Our courses are geared to helping you get a job, to help you to be the best. The School assists with the production of demo tapes, writes the CV of each student, and teaches interview techniques.
• Proven success
  An impressive 80% of NBS news graduates have found jobs in a wide variety of excellent broadcast organisations, including the BBC and commercial radio companies
• NBS graduates loved the course
  Click NBS Grads Say on the Home page to read what News and Presentation graduates say about their courses.
• Brilliant location
  The School is based in central Liverpool – a student city and one of the UK’s most creative, vibrant places in the UK
• Prizes
  There are prizes awarded for Best Graduate on each course. One is the Jon Snow Award for Best Radio News Graduate. Each award is a useful addition to a CV.
• Pick your course
  NBS courses take place several time a year – look at our Course Dates
• 24/7 access
  The School is open 24/7 so that students can maximise their time.
• Small class sizes
  The instructor-to-student ratio is small. Supervision is close and constant.
• Work attachments
  After completing their course satisfactorily, news graduates and some presentation students spend at least two weeks on a work attachment at a commercial station.
• Easy accommodation
  Liverpool is a student city.  There’s plenty of temporary accommodation locally.
• Overseas students
  Each year, the NBS runs two popular, 5-week radio courses for overseas students. See OVERSEAS COURSE
• Value for money
  Since our post-course appraisals began two years ago, every graduate has said that NBS courses are good for value for money.

We hope you find the information that you want on our website. Remember, you can always click ASK and email us your query. Or call us – we're always happy to help.

Or click APPLY to send us your application.

 
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