{"id":350677,"date":"2025-12-16T01:07:09","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T01:07:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/350677\/"},"modified":"2025-12-16T01:07:09","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T01:07:09","slug":"one-of-the-most-incredible-weeks-of-my-life-work-experience-to-the-max-at-arn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/350677\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cOne of the most incredible weeks of my life.\u201d Work experience to the Max at ARN"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Whether it be job cuts, share price plummets or Kyle & Jackie O\u2019s astronomical pay packets, ARN has certainly weathered its fair share of media storms this year.<\/p>\n

But look behind the headlines and \u2013 when it comes to energy, teamwork and creating everlasting memories for others \u2013 ARN rocks.<\/p>\n

Just ask Max Munday, who completed a week of work experience at Sydney\u2019s KIIS 1065 during the first week of school holidays.<\/p>\n

As host of the Biz by the Water and Biz Audio podcasts, Max \u2013 a finalist in the Radio Today Podcast Awards \u2013 has a passion for radio and media.<\/p>\n

And he says ARN made sure every single day he spent at Sydney HQ was enjoyable.<\/p>\n

Reflecting on the experience in his online blog<\/a>, Max says \u201cThis has been one of the most incredible weeks of my life. I had the opportunity to meet so many inspiring people and experience things that, even a year ago, I could only have dreamed of.\u201d<\/p>\n

On his first day, Max watched the final hour of The Kyle and Jackie O Show.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was an amazing experience,\u201d says Max. \u201cSeeing how hard everyone works behind the scenes really highlighted why the show continues to perform so strongly in the ratings.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI also sat in on the final week of The PickUp, where I observed the show\u2019s structure and took notes on how it all comes together on air.\u201d<\/p>\n

On Tuesday, Max spent time with sound designer Chris, who showed him the ins and outs of creating effective ads, openers, and other audio content.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was fascinating to see how much creativity and technical skill goes into producing high-quality sound.\u201d<\/p>\n

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On Wednesday, Max sat in with KIIS Workday announcer Gordie Waters.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe taught me how to use the panel and Zetta software, and explained what makes a strong radio break.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cGordie has so much energy and massive passion for radio, and I learnt a great deal from watching him work.\u201d<\/p>\n

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On Thursday, Max sat in on the Love Island: Officially Unpacked podcast.<\/p>\n

\u201cI observed the production process and even witnessed a bit of real-time interview drama,\u201d Max says.<\/p>\n

\u201cI also met Jonesy and Amanda on their second-last (Breakfast) show, which was a special moment.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Max\u2019s final day at ARN saw him sit in with Brooklyn Ross from the Kyle & Jackie O Show, to learn what goes into delivering a great news bulletin.<\/p>\n

The day also coincided with the final Kyle and Jackie O show of 2025, which doubled as You Get a Santa Sack Day.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was incredibly busy, and I had the opportunity to assist the promotions team with handing over prizes to on-air winners,\u201d says Max.<\/p>\n

\u201cOne of the highlights of the week was meeting Jackie O, as well as briefly saying hello to the incoming CEO, Michael Stephenson.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cOne thing that stood out to me across ARN and KIIS was the incredible energy and teamwork. Everyone is passionate about creating the best possible content and works tirelessly to make it happen.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThis experience has reinforced my interest in radio and media, and I\u2019m extremely grateful for the opportunity to have been part of it.\u201d<\/p>\n

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