Difference between revisions of "Volunteer Role: DJ or Show Host"
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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. | 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. | ||
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 | |
| − | + | #Assemble and submit show script (send to kestwing[at]kdhx.org) | |
| − | + | #If approved: Demo production and basic technical overview training | |
| − | + | #Submit Application and Demo to Program Director for review by Program | |
| − | Committee | + | 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 | |
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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 | 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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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 | 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 | 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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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) | 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. | preferred time; most applicants do not start at a prime/daytime slot. | ||
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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 | music/topic | ||
| − | + | *Understanding/familiarization with the overall sound and mission of KDHX, | |
to ensure hosting ability, style, and program is compatible | 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: Kate Estwing / Program Director / 314-664-3955 x313 / kestwing[at]kdhx.org | Staff Contact: Kate Estwing / Program Director / 314-664-3955 x313 / kestwing[at]kdhx.org | ||
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 18:36, 2 October 2013
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’s 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 (send to kestwing[at]kdhx.org)
- 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, sometimes less, sometimes more. 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, 3504 Magnolia 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: Kate Estwing / Program Director / 314-664-3955 x313 / kestwing[at]kdhx.org
Next Step -> read Hosting a show on KDHX: Applying, Scripting, and Tips
