Jake Curran, who studies journalism at Bournemouth University and presents on Nerve Radio, has been shortlisted for Best Presenter in awards run by the Student Radio Association. A Bournemouth University journalism student has been shortlisted for a national student radio award. Jake Curran, who is studying BA Journalism and presents on the Students’ Union station Nerve Radio, is nominated for Best Presenter at the Student Radio Association awards, which are supported by BBC Sounds and Global. Jake said he was “absolutely honoured” by the recognition. He added: “I had never presented a show
A Bournemouth University journalism student has been shortlisted for a national student radio award.
Jake Curran, who is studying BA Journalism and presents on the Students’ Union station Nerve Radio, is nominated for Best Presenter at the Student Radio Association awards, which are supported by BBC Sounds and Global.
Jake said he was “absolutely honoured” by the recognition. He added: “I had never presented a show before,” and said student radio had helped him record a country music special at the Royal Albert Hall within two years.
Alongside his university work in Bournemouth, Jake is part of the editorial team at the Isle of Wight Country Press. He has covered the Isle of Wight Festival for several years and interviewed artists including Rick Astley, Ash and Alyssa Bonagura.
He said he wants to keep working in broadcasting after graduation, whether on radio or television. Jake also pointed to the university’s media production resources and the range of assignments on his course as useful preparation.
The awards ceremony is due to take place at the O2 arena in London on 24 November. The annual competition is judged by nearly 200 industry professionals and attended by professional guests and students.
