The Head of Sport at Purple Radio is responsible for all output falling under the sports team - from flagships like Sportsfeed to individual broadcasts and podcasts covering sporting news and digests on any level. The Head of Sport also organises commentary for college-level and university-level matches across the sports community at Durham, providing dedicated presenters to follow live matches.

Contact: [email protected]

The Head of Drama and Arts at Purple Radio is responsible for all output falling under these two teams - from audio dramas to cooking shows, play reviews to art critics. Embedding Purple Radio into the wider creative scenes across Durham, the Head of Drama and Arts shines a spotlight on student visionaries and local talent, celebrating the innovative output of our community in catwalks, showcases, and more!

Contact for Drama queries: [email protected] Contact for Arts queries: [email protected]

The Head of Social Media and Graphic Design is responsible for Purple Radio's image - they control social media content, physical promotional materials like flyers and brochures, and collaborate with individual presenters to design logos for shows and podcasts.

Contact for graphics enquiries: [email protected] Contact for social media enquiries: [email protected]

The Head of Podcasts at Purple Radio is responsible for training all members in the podcast suite, ensuring that all production and presenting standards are met, and is the first point of contact for all members of the station regarding podcasting.

Contact: [email protected]

President of Purple Radio, the Station Manager heads the society's executive team to oversee the smooth running of the station, from finances to content release, compliance to socials. The Station Manager is responsible for one of Durham's largest student groups, typically accommodating over 300+ members a year, and ensures that its community remains a vibrant and inclusive space known for outstanding quality and creativity in its output.

Contact: [email protected]

Purple's Head of Student Enrichment is a role blending welfare, training, and outreach responsibilities. This executive ensures that Purple Radio not only enriches the lives of its members, but of its hard-working organisational team, too - through alumni workshops, dedicated drop-ins, and a clear mission statement aligning the visions and goals of the exec, the Head of Student Enrichment makes life on the exec developmental and nurturing.

Contact: [email protected]

The Head of News at Purple Radio is responsible for all output falling under the news team - from flagships like the Breakfast Show, Newsfeed, and Student Voice, to individual broadcasts and podcasts covering news of any scale. They also spearhead Purple's Investigation: an annual project deep-diving into a contemporary topic of interest to the students of Durham University.

Contact: [email protected]

The Head of Live Production at Purple Radio oversees the plethora of live material we host during our 24/7 term-time broadcast, managing the quality and form of our content, and ensuring its compliance. With a broad oversight into each of the core broadcasting teams - Music, News, Sport, and Drama/Arts - the Head of Live Production takes on a diverse role which transforms with the candidate. Typical responsibilities include show scheduling and music uploads, while wider competencies can include large-scale events planning, off-site broadcast management, and the mentoring of flagship presenters.

Contact: [email protected]

The Head of Music at Purple Radio is responsible for all output falling under the music team - from flagships like Musicfeed and New Music Hour, to individual broadcasts and podcasts delving into a plethora of genres. The Head of Music also oversees the production of our Live Sessions: 1-hour episodes where local artists play a set of original tracks, and are interviewed by a host of Purple-choosing. The Head of Music breathes vibrancy into the station, ensuring we are always playing the latest and greatest, whether they're fresh sounds or undergrounds.

Contact: [email protected]

The Deputy Station Manager (DSM) is the second-in-command, assisting the Station Manager with the running of the society and acting as a check-and-balance to their leadership. The Deputy typically acts as the station's secretary, and often takes on a more creative and communicative role, overseeing team projects and sharing weekly emails to over 600 members and alumni.

Contact: [email protected]