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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. | 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. | ||
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===Overview of the KDHX DJ/host training process:=== | ===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 | ||
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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. | 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. | ||
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'''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). | ||
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'''Current Number of Volunteers:''' 94 | '''Current Number of Volunteers:''' 94 | ||
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| + | ===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 | + | :- 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) | + | :- 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 | + | :- Running the board for on-air output |
| − | :-Communicating with listeners via KDHX.org and/or KDHX e-mail | + | :- Communicating with listeners via KDHX.org and/or KDHX e-mail |
| − | + | ===Timeframe=== | |
| − | :-Length of commitment: Ongoing on a weekly basis | + | :- Length of commitment: Ongoing on a weekly basis |
| − | :-Estimated time commitment: 3-5 hours or more per week | + | :- Estimated time commitment: 3-5 hours or more per week |
| − | + | ===Scheduling=== | |
| − | :-For substituting: as you are able | + | :- 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. | + | :- 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 | + | :- 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 | + | :- 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! | + | :- Get to be on the radio! |
| − | :-Board operator experience | + | :- Board operator experience |
| − | :-Access to music via station library that you might not otherwise hear about | + | :- Access to music via station library that you might not otherwise hear about |
| − | :-Play an integral role in the Saint Louis arts/music community | + | :- 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]]''' | Next Step -> read '''[[Hosting a show on KDHX: Applying, Scripting, and Tips]]''' | ||
Revision as of 17:09, 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.
Contents
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
