Defining the Radio industry
At a time when the range of platforms for distribution of radio content is increasing, and media and telecommunications are converging across the board, defining what we mean by the 'radio industry' now, or what it may become in future is a challenge.
Skillset's work in the sector focuses mainly on those organisations that provide licensed radio services under the regulation of Ofcom.
These operators fall into three broad categories: publicly funded radio, commercial radio and the community and voluntary sector - from well established student and hospital radio to the most recently licensed community radio stations.
The industry has been growing steadily in recent years, and now employs over 22,000 people (more than terrestrial TV) in a wide range of occupations. Employers range in size from the BBC and larger commercial radio groups to not-for-profit community radio statios run mainly by volunteers.
For more statistics on the radio sector, please visit Skillset's Research pages.
