申請人須(a)(i)持有香港頒授的大學學位，以主修新聞學及傳理學為佳，或具備同等學歷，並具三年媒體／新聞工作經驗；或(ii)持有香港大專院校頒授的認可高級文憑／文憑／副學士學位，以主修新聞學及傳理學為佳，或具備同等學歷，並具四年相關的工作經驗；(b)在香港中學會考／香港中學文憑考試英國語文科考獲第3級成績，或具備同等學歷(參閱註)；(c)英文讀寫流利；(d)具悅耳廣播聲線；及(e)熟悉公共事務與時事。(備註：申請人或須參加工作技能測試。)

Candidates should have (a) (i) a Hong Kong degree, preferably in Journalism & Communication, or equivalent; and 3 years’ media / journalistic experience; OR (ii) an accredited Higher Diploma / Diploma / Associate Degree, preferably in Journalism & Communication, from a Hong Kong tertiary institution, or equivalent; and 4 years’ relevant experience; (b) Level 3 in English Language in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE) / Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination; or equivalent (See note); (c) excellent command of written and spoken English; (d) good broadcasting voice; and (e) sound knowledge of public and current affairs. (Remarks: Candidates may be required to sit for a trade test.)