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Volunteer Position: DJ/Host on 88.1 KDHX
 
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KDHX DJs are the most public-facing representatives of the organization. For this reason, it’s 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:
 
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1. KDHX Orientation class with Basic Audio Intro and membership
 
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2. Assemble and submit show script (send to kestwing[at]kdhx.org)
 
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3. If approved: Demo production and basic technical overview training
 
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4. Submit Application and Demo to Program Director for review by Program
 
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Committee*
 
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5. If approved: Final host/programming training
 
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6. Final technical training and contract given
 
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7. Practice/test sessions to ensure readiness
 
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8. Contract returned; Ready to sub for other hosts
 
  
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*We do not accept demos or air checks produced for other stations, or completed without KDHX guidance.
 
  
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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
 
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complete, sometimes less, sometimes more. We can often get people subbing within a few weeks of completing training (unless their specialty is very focused on
 
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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).
 
  
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Current Number of Volunteers: 94
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'''This is an overview of the DJ/Host volunteer position.'''<br>
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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
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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.
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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
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by our Program Committee.
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Sample Activities:
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===Positions Open===
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1. Preparing for your show in advance
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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.
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2. Substituting, and/or hosting a weekly show. Music shows are 2-3 hours, and
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talk shows are generally ½-1 hour long)
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3. Running the board for on-air output
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4. Communicating with listeners via KDHX.org and/or KDHX e-mail
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Timeframe:
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===Sample Activities===
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• Length of commitment: Ongoing on a weekly basis
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:- Preparing your show in advance.
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• Estimated time commitment: 3-5 hours or more per week
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:- Substituting, and/or hosting a weekly show. Music shows are 2-3 hours and talk shows are generally ½-1 hour long.
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Scheduling:
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:- Running the board for on-air output.
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• For substituting: as you are able
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:- Communicating with listeners via KDHX.org andor KDHX e-mail.
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• For a weekly show: TBA. The first offered slot may not be your most
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preferred time; most applicants do not start at a prime/daytime slot.
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Worksite: KDHX Radio Station, 3504 Magnolia Ave.
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===Timeframe===
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:- Length of commitment is ongoing on a weekly basis.
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:- Estimated time commitment is a minimum of 3-5 hours per week.
  
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Qualifications/Interest Sought (training will be provided):
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===Scheduling===
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1. Passion for music/topic; general interest in learning more about and sharing
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:- Substitute as available.
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music/topic
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:- Weekly shows may be offered for undesirable time slots. Most applicants will not start out with a prime-time or daytime slot.
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2. Understanding/familiarization with the overall sound and mission of KDHX,
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to ensure hosting ability, style, and program is compatible
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Benefits:
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===Worksite===
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1. Get to be on the radio!
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:KDHX Radio Station, 3524 Washington Ave.
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2. Board operator experience
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3. Access to music via station library that you might not otherwise hear about
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4. Play an integral role in the Saint Louis arts/music community
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Staff Contact: Kate Estwing / Program Director / 314-664-3955 x313 / kestwing[at]kdhx.org
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===Qualifications and Interests Sought===
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:- A passion for music or a topic, and a general interest in learning more and sharing information with our listeners.
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:- An understanding of the overall sound and mission of KDHX, ensuring host's ability, style and programming is compatible.
  
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Next Step -> read [Hosting a show on KDHX: Applying, Scripting, and Tips]
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===Benefits===
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:- '''You get to be on the radio!'''
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:- Board operator experience.
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:- Access to music via our station library that you might not otherwise hear about.
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:- Playing an integral role in the Saint Louis arts and music community.
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'''''Next Step ->''''' read '''[[Hosting a show on KDHX: Scripting and Tips]]'''
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Latest revision as of 21:03, 24 April 2023



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.

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

- Substitute as available.
- Weekly shows may be offered for undesirable time slots. Most applicants will not start out with a prime-time or daytime slot.

Worksite

KDHX Radio Station, 3524 Washington Ave.

Qualifications and Interests Sought

- A passion for music or a topic, and a general interest in learning more and sharing information with our listeners.
- An understanding of the overall sound and mission of KDHX, ensuring host's ability, style and programming is compatible.

Benefits

- You get to be on the radio!
- Board operator experience.
- Access to music via our station library that you might not otherwise hear about.
- Playing an integral role in the Saint Louis arts and music community.

Next Step -> read Hosting a show on KDHX: Scripting and Tips

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