Difference between revisions of "Talk:Volunteer Role: DJ or Show Host"
From KDHX Production
(→Overview of the KDHX DJ/host training process:) |
|||
| Line 4: | Line 4: | ||
---- | ---- | ||
| − | + | ===Overview of the KDHX DJ/host training process:=== | |
#KDHX Orientation class with Basic Audio Intro and membership | #KDHX Orientation class with Basic Audio Intro and membership | ||
#Assemble and submit show script | #Assemble and submit show script | ||
| Line 14: | Line 14: | ||
#Contract returned; Ready to sub for other hosts | #Contract returned; Ready to sub for other hosts | ||
| − | Considering schedule availability for training | + | Considering schedule availability for training and approval by a committee that meets once a month, it's safe to say this process can take about 3 months to complete. We can often get people subbing within a few weeks of completing training (unless their specialty is very focused on a single music genre). Getting a show could take as little as a few months, to as long as a few years. |
| + | |||
| + | ---- | ||
'''Goal of Position:''' To host an entertaining and professional radio show for KDHX listeners (who are on-air and online). | '''Goal of Position:''' To host an entertaining and professional radio show for KDHX listeners (who are on-air and online). | ||
| Line 23: | Line 25: | ||
'''Sample Activities:''' | '''Sample Activities:''' | ||
| − | + | :-Preparing for your show in advance | |
| − | + | :-Substituting, and/or hosting a weekly show. Music shows are 2-3 hours, and talk shows are generally ½-1 hour long) | |
| − | + | :-Running the board for on-air output | |
| − | + | :-Communicating with listeners via KDHX.org and/or KDHX e-mail | |
'''Timeframe:''' | '''Timeframe:''' | ||
| − | + | :-Length of commitment: Ongoing on a weekly basis | |
| − | + | :-Estimated time commitment: 3-5 hours or more per week | |
'''Scheduling:''' | '''Scheduling:''' | ||
| − | + | :-For substituting: as you are able | |
| − | + | :-For a weekly show: TBA. The first offered slot may not be your most preferred time; most applicants do not start at a prime/daytime slot. | |
'''Worksite:''' KDHX Radio Station, 3524 Washington Ave. | '''Worksite:''' KDHX Radio Station, 3524 Washington Ave. | ||
'''Qualifications/Interest Sought (training will be provided):''' | '''Qualifications/Interest Sought (training will be provided):''' | ||
| − | + | :-Passion for music/topic; general interest in learning more about and sharing music/topic | |
| − | + | :-Understanding/familiarization with the overall sound and mission of KDHX, to ensure hosting ability, style, and program is compatible | |
'''Benefits:''' | '''Benefits:''' | ||
| − | + | :-Get to be on the radio! | |
| − | + | :-Board operator experience | |
| − | + | :-Access to music via station library that you might not otherwise hear about | |
| − | + | :-Play an integral role in the Saint Louis arts/music community | |
'''Staff Contact:''' | '''Staff Contact:''' | ||
| − | Next Step -> read [[Hosting a show on KDHX: Applying, Scripting, and Tips]] | + | Next Step -> read '''[[Hosting a show on KDHX: Applying, Scripting, and Tips]]''' |
[[Category:Production]] | [[Category:Production]] | ||
Revision as of 17:04, 13 February 2015
This is an overview of the DJ/Host volunteer position.
KDHX DJs are the most public-facing representatives of the organization. For this reason, it is important to ensure that our DJs are well-trained as hosts and board operators for the station.
Overview of the KDHX DJ/host training process:
- KDHX Orientation class with Basic Audio Intro and membership
- Assemble and submit show script
- If approved: Demo production and basic technical overview training
- Submit Application and Demo to Program Director for review by Program Committee-We do not accept demos or air checks produced for other stations, or completed without KDHX guidance.
- If approved: Final host/programming training
- Final technical training and contract given
- Practice/test sessions to ensure readiness
- Contract returned; Ready to sub for other hosts
Considering schedule availability for training and approval by a committee that meets once a month, it's safe to say this process can take about 3 months to complete. We can often get people subbing within a few weeks of completing training (unless their specialty is very focused on a single music genre). Getting a show could take as little as a few months, to as long as a few years.
Goal of Position: To host an entertaining and professional radio show for KDHX listeners (who are on-air and online).
Current Number of Volunteers: 94
Positions Open: Program schedule is already full 24/7, newly approved applicants are put on a waitlist and can actively sub. The wait for your own show can be anywhere from a few months to a few years, and slow slotting is based on personal availability as well as fit/flow within the program schedule as determined by our Program Committee.
Sample Activities:
- -Preparing for your show in advance
- -Substituting, and/or hosting a weekly show. Music shows are 2-3 hours, and talk shows are generally ½-1 hour long)
- -Running the board for on-air output
- -Communicating with listeners via KDHX.org and/or KDHX e-mail
Timeframe:
- -Length of commitment: Ongoing on a weekly basis
- -Estimated time commitment: 3-5 hours or more per week
Scheduling:
- -For substituting: as you are able
- -For a weekly show: TBA. The first offered slot may not be your most preferred time; most applicants do not start at a prime/daytime slot.
Worksite: KDHX Radio Station, 3524 Washington Ave.
Qualifications/Interest Sought (training will be provided):
- -Passion for music/topic; general interest in learning more about and sharing music/topic
- -Understanding/familiarization with the overall sound and mission of KDHX, to ensure hosting ability, style, and program is compatible
Benefits:
- -Get to be on the radio!
- -Board operator experience
- -Access to music via station library that you might not otherwise hear about
- -Play an integral role in the Saint Louis arts/music community
Staff Contact:
Next Step -> read Hosting a show on KDHX: Applying, Scripting, and Tips
