Audio Academy Mentoring Opens Applications for Six-Month Industry Program

Take Your Audio Career to the Next Level with Audio Academy Mentoring

If you’re a mid-career radio and audio professional ready for meaningful growth, the Audio Academy has opened applications for its highly regarded six-month mentoring programme. This exclusive opportunity connects experienced audio professionals with senior industry leaders for personalized career development and networking.

Who Should Apply?

The programme welcomes UK-based professionals with more than five years of experience working across all areas of audio—from production and journalism to technology, craft, commercial roles, and support positions. Whether you’re a podcaster, broadcast engineer, sound designer, or audio entrepreneur, if you’re looking to accelerate your career trajectory, this programme is designed with you in mind.

What Does the Programme Include?

Selected mentees receive six hours of one-to-one mentoring with a senior industry leader, alongside structured leadership workshops and Action Learning Sets. The programme isn’t just about individual coaching—it’s about building lasting connections.

Participants meet in person four times during the six-month run for networking events and leadership workshops. The programme creates genuine opportunities to connect with mentors, fellow mentees, and established industry leaders. Additional benefits include guest passes to The Podcast Show and a celebratory graduation ceremony marking the completion of your journey and the beginning of your next career chapter.

Meet This Year’s Mentors

The caliber of mentors speaks to the programme’s prestige. This year’s cohort includes Lee-Anne Richardson (SVP Global Head of Podcast Production at Sony Music Entertainment), Megan Bradshaw (Head of Spoken Word at Amazon Music), and Gwyneth Williams OBE (former Controller of BBC Radio 4).

“What a fabulous experience! I came into the programme with a fuzzy head and I’m leaving with clarity, confidence and a brilliant new network of absolute audio superstars.” – Audio Academy Mentoring mentee

Key Dates and Membership Requirements

The application deadline is Monday, November 2, 2026 at 10am. Interviews will take place between November 30 and December 11, with the programme running from February to July 2027.

While you don’t need to be an Audio Academy Member when applying, successful candidates must become Members to participate. Membership costs £48 per year, though it’s free for employees of Audio Academy Patrons.

Additional Perks for Members

Audio Academy Members also receive an exclusive £25 discount on tickets to Radio TechCon, offering further value alongside the mentoring programme benefits.

Take the Next Step

For audio professionals looking to gain clarity on their career direction, build confidence through mentorship, and establish meaningful connections within the industry, Audio Academy Mentoring represents a significant investment in your professional future. The combination of one-to-one guidance, peer learning, and access to industry leaders creates a rare opportunity for mid-career growth.

If you’re based in the UK with relevant experience and ambition, don’t miss this opportunity. Apply now before the November 2 deadline to join the next cohort of mentees shaping the future of audio.

Source: Podwires Newsletter