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Revision as of 17:19, 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.
- Application submission and demo to the 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 and programming training.
- Final technical training and contract.
- Practice/test sessions to ensure readiness.
- Contract returned, preparation to sub for other hosts.
Considering the schedule availability for training and approval by a committee that meets once a month, it is safe to say that this process can take about three months to complete. We can often use people for subbing within a few weeks of training completion, unless the hosts specialty is very focused on a single music genre. Getting a show could take as little as a few months, or as long as a few years.
Goal of Position: To host an entertaining and professional radio show for KDHX listeners, both 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 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 andor KDHX e-mail.
Timeframe
- - Length of commitment is ongoing on a weekly basis.
- - Estimated time commitment is a minimum of 3-5 hours 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
