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'''This is an overview of the DJ/Host volunteer position.'''<br>
 
'''This is an overview of the DJ/Host volunteer position.'''<br>
 
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:===
 
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#Sign up to Volunteer here: [https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form?EQBCT=32b3c31e8c7d4d8aac6dbab18326816a Production Volunteer Application].
 
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#Assemble and submit show script per instructions in this document: [[Media:KDHX-DJ-App-pt1-Pre-Demo-Scripting-and-Tips.pdf|KDHX DJ App part 1: Pre-Demo Scripting & Tips]]
 
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#If approved, demo production and basic technical overview training with KDHX Staff.
 
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#Application submission and demo to the Programming Team. ''(We do not accept demos or air checks produced for other stations, or completed without KDHX guidance.)''
 
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#If approved, final host and [[DJ_Training_Part_1:_Basics_of_Programming|programming training]]  with KDHX Staff.
 
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#Final technical training, [[Media:Producer_contract.pdf|KDHX Producer Contract]] and organizational stewardship training.
 
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#Practice/test sessions to ensure readiness - record a full show in [[Evergreen]] format.
 
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#Contract returned, preparation to sub for other hosts, including our [[DJ_Training_Part_2:_Wide_Orbit_Automation_System|automation system]], [[Using_Spinitron|Spinitron playlist entry]], and [[DJ_Training_Part_3:_EAS,_Legal_Stuff_and_the_FCC|FCC and Legal Stuff]]
 
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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.
 
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'''Goal of Position:''' To host an entertaining and professional radio show for KDHX listeners, both on-air and online.
 
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'''Current Number of Volunteers:''' 94
 
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===Positions Open===
 
===Positions Open===

Revision as of 20:41, 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: Applying, Scripting, and Tips

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