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*If you are thinking ”I want to do a radio show – what do I do now?” | *If you are thinking ”I want to do a radio show – what do I do now?” | ||
**send an email to Chris Bay, christopher.bay[at]kdhx.org. | **send an email to Chris Bay, christopher.bay[at]kdhx.org. | ||
− | ** | + | **mention briefly what kind of program you are hoping to do, i.e., music, talk, short form |
+ | **request additional information about the process of applying for a program on KDHX. | ||
+ | **see [[Volunteer Role: DJ or Show Host]] for more info. |
Revision as of 18:03, 10 October 2013
Types of Volunteer Roles needed in the Production Department.
RADIO
Responsibilities: weekly duration / shift commitment
- Recording/Editing Engineer, aka “ProTools Pro” (2-3 hour weekly shift)
- Short Form Producer (30 second - 3 minute announcements / 1-2 hours prep)
- Spot work – PSAs, KDHX Welcomes…
- Arts Events Calendar
- Events Calendar
- Concert Calendar
- St. Louis Music Minute
- Local Artist Spotlight
- Special Features – ex. Women’s History Month, National Poetry Month
- In Development – Non-Profit Spotlight, Street Level St. Louis
- Audio Archivist/Podcast Producer (1-3 hour weekly shift)
- Broadcast Board Operator (2-4 hour air shift)
- DJ* – Music Show (2-3 hour program / 2+ hours prep)
- Host/Producer* – Talk Show (10-60 minute program / 2+ hours prep)
LIVE PERFORMANCES
Responsibilities: as scheduled
- Primary Session Audio Engineer (2-3 hours/session)
- Assisting Session Audio Engineer (2-3 hours/session)
- Video Producer – shooter, editor, or both (1-6 hours/session)
Your Next Steps
- Decide which volunteer position will be your preferred area of focus, and consider alternative second and third options.
- Determine the days and times that you are available to volunteer on a weekly basis.
NOTE: Please assume 2 hours weekly for the training period, conducted during KDHX office hours (10am-8pm/Monday-Friday).
Hours are flexible after a volunteer is trained and qualified for the position. - Contact the Director of Production, Andy Coco, via coco[at]kdhx.org, or 314-664-3955 ext 304
Provide the information from Steps 1 and 2, and how to best reach you to arrange our first consult appointment. - Begin training and DO GREAT WORK!!
While Waiting to be Contacted
- Listen to KDHX 88.1 fm, and check out [kdhx.org]. Which content most appeals to you?
- Download “Audacity” [1] and install it at home. Use tutorials and web guides to learn how this software works, and all the things it can do.
- Consider what it will take for your new idea to find a home at KDHX. Is our audience right for your idea? Is KDHX the right platform for it?
- If you are thinking ”I want to do a radio show – what do I do now?”
- send an email to Chris Bay, christopher.bay[at]kdhx.org.
- mention briefly what kind of program you are hoping to do, i.e., music, talk, short form
- request additional information about the process of applying for a program on KDHX.
- see Volunteer Role: DJ or Show Host for more info.