This morning I had a chat to Claire from Radio Aire, and here's what she had to say:

What is your job title and main responsibilities?

I’m a broadcast journalist at Radio Aire in Leeds. I write and read the news on the breakfast show, then I source stories, conduct interviews and write up news to be used in the rest of the day’s bulletins.

Where did you begin your broadcast career?

I began by gaining a post-graduate diploma in bi-media journalism at Trinity and All Saints College in Leeds, before freelancing at various different radio stations for a year. I then got my first permanent job on Galaxy FM in Leeds, where I worked for 3 and a half years, before moving up the road to Radio Aire.

What made you want to work in radio?

I was always good at writing, so that’s why journalism appealed to me. But being ‘on air’ just seemed a bit more exciting than writing for a paper. Plus radio news is so fast-moving, there’s never a dull moment.

Where do you see the radio industry in ten years?

Radio is rapidly becoming so much more multi-media to reflect people’s growing internet use. Half the work that’s done is now creating online content for our website, plus regular Twitter and Facebook updates. So I think this is the way radio will move in order to survive. There’ll be a lot more photos, articles, and chances to listen to shows online, and for commercial radio, a lot of the advertising will be done in this way too.

What makes a good interview?

A good understanding of the topic you’re finding out about, with all the counter-opinions ready to put towards the interviewee. You also need to make them feel at ease, as people are much more likely to reveal interesting opinions when they’re comfortable.

What has been your favourite interview and why?

I recently interviewed Fake Bono from the tribute band ‘New 2’ which was brilliant as he serenaded me with his guitar in the front of his council van. But I’ve really enjoyed speaking to the campaigners for the Children’s Heart Surgery Unit in Leeds, as they’re just so passionate about their cause. It’s always nice to speak to people with passion.

Thinking about your radio career, what are you most proud of?

My recent trip to Downing Street with the Children’s Heart Surgery campaigners. I did live bulletins from London throughout the day, including live interviews with parents, nurses, doctors and MPs. It was an extremely long and difficult day, but also very rewarding – and reaffirmed why I do this job.

If you weren’t working in radio, what do you think you would be doing?

I’d either be an artist or perhaps a magazine feature writer.