Volunteer Roles in the Production Department
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Types of Volunteer Roles needed in the Production Department.
RADIO
Responsibilities: weekly duration / shift commitment
- Recording/Editing Engineer, aka “ProTools Pro” (2-3 hour weekly shift)
- Short Form Producer (30 second - 3 minute announcements / 1-2 hours prep)
- Spot work – PSAs, KDHX Welcomes…
- Arts Events Calendar
- Events Calendar
- Concert Calendar
- St. Louis Music Minute
- Local Artist Spotlight
- Special Features – ex. Women’s History Month, National Poetry Month
- In Development – Non-Profit Spotlight, Street Level St. Louis
- Audio Archivist/Podcast Producer (1-3 hour weekly shift)
- Broadcast Board Operator (2-4 hour air shift)
- DJ* – Music Show (2-3 hour program / 2+ hours prep)
- Host/Producer* – Talk Show (10-60 minute program / 2+ hours prep)
LIVE PERFORMANCES
Responsibilities: as scheduled
- Primary Session Audio Engineer (2-3 hours/session)
- Assisting Session Audio Engineer (2-3 hours/session)
- Video Producer – shooter, editor, or both (1-6 hours/session)
Your Next Steps
- Decide which volunteer position will be your preferred area of focus, and consider alternative second and third options.
- Determine the days and times that you are available to volunteer on a weekly basis.
NOTE: Please assume 2 hours weekly for the training period, conducted during KDHX office hours (10am-8pm/Monday-Friday).
Hours are flexible after a volunteer is trained and qualified for the position. - Contact the Director of Production, Andy Coco, via coco[at]kdhx.org, or 314-664-3955 ext 304
include the info from steps 1 and 2, and how to best reach you to arrange our first consult appointment.
- Begin training and DO GREAT WORK!!
Interim suggestions
- Listen to KDHX 88.1 fm, and check out kdhx.org – what content most appeals to you?
- Download “Audacity” and install it at home. Use tutorials and web guides to learn how this software works, and all the things it can do.
- Consider what it will take for you new idea to find a home at KDHX – is our audience right for your idea? Is KDHX the right platform for it?
- If you’re thinking ”I want to do a radio show – what do I do now?” -> send an e-mail to Chris Bay, christopher.bay[at]kdhx.org. Mention briefly what kind of program you are hoping to do – music, talk, short form – and request additional information about the process of applying for a program on KDHX. See Volunteer Role: DJ or Show Host for more info.