Aspiring radio presenters at Exeter College met local Radio Exe star presenters Ben Clark and Ashley Jeerey on October 10th for a masterclass in how to get into broadcasting.

Breakfast show presenter Ben Clark talked about his twenty years as a local host on Gemini, DevonAir and now Radio Exe, describing how students can make it in the radio business, and offering practical help as students start work in a new purpose-built radio studio at the college.

15 members of the JAx Journalism Academy, based at Exeter College, attended the class, taking away plans to make their own show and getting detailed advice about presenting skills including voice control, avoiding controversy, identifying your audience, and managing interviews.

Ashley Jeerey presents an evening show, and is a former student at Exeter College. Both presenters offered to run an audition session at the college radio studio to help develop presenting skills.

Radio Exe is a new station, addressing the needs of the local community in Exeter and Mid- and East Devon.