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Types of Volunteer Roles needed in the Production Department.

RADIO

Responsibilities: weekly duration / shift commitment

• 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)
• 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)

LIVE at KDHX 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)
• Photographer - shooter, editor (1-2 hours/session)

Your Next Steps

1. Decide which volunteer position will be your preferred area of focus, and consider alternative second and third options.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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" 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.