Manama : Radio Bahrain Company (RBC), a portfolio company of Mumtalakat, has partnered with Youth City 2030, an initiative of the Ministry of Youth Affairs (MYA) supported by its strategic partner, the Labour Fund (Tamkeen), to launch “Win The Mic”, a nationwide talent search to discover, develop and promote the Kingdom’s next generation of English-speaking radio presenters.
Open to eligible Bahraini nationals across the Kingdom, the initiative is not limited to Youth City 2030 participants and offers aspiring broadcasters the opportunity to showcase their talent and gain first-hand experience in a professional radio environment.
Applicants will submit a short introductory video through the Ministry of Youth Affairs’ eShabab mobile app before progressing through a series of assessment stages, including shortlisting, live auditions, presenter challenges and a grand finale judged by Radio Bahrain professionals.
Three finalists will take part in an intensive three-month Radio Bahrain bootcamp covering radio presenting, voice and delivery, interviewing, storytelling, content creation, visual radio delivery, broadcast production and on-ground activations. Following the programme, one participant will be awarded a 12-month internship with RBC, with opportunities for further mentoring and potential on-air experience.
The initiative reflects RBC’s commitment to investing in Bahraini talent while creating a sustainable pipeline of future media professionals for the Kingdom. It also reinforces Youth City 2030’s role in connecting young Bahrainis with industry opportunities and practical career development.
Registration details, eligibility criteria and application deadlines will be announced through Radio Bahrain’s on-air and digital platforms, the Ministry of Youth Affairs’ eShabab mobile app, and Youth City 2030 channels.
