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Types of Volunteer Roles needed in the Production Department.
 
Types of Volunteer Roles needed in the Production Department.
  
==RADIO==  
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==Broadcast/Podcast Audio Production==  
'''Responsibilities:''' ''weekly duration / shift commitment''
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'''Role:''' ''(weekly duration / shift commitment)''
*Recording/Editing Engineer, aka “ProTools Pro” (2-3 hour weekly shift)
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*Short Form Producer (30 second - 3 minute announcements / 1-2 hours prep)
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*Spot work – PSAs, KDHX Welcomes…
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*Arts Events Calendar
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*Events Calendar
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*Concert Calendar
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*St. Louis Music Minute
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*Local Artist Spotlight
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*Special Features – ex. Women’s History Month, National Poetry Month
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*In Development – Non-Profit Spotlight, Street Level St. Louis
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*Audio Archivist/Podcast Producer (1-3 hour weekly shift)
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*Broadcast Board Operator (2-4 hour air shift)
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*DJ* – Music Show (2-3 hour program / 2+ hours prep)
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*Host/Producer* – Talk Show (10-60 minute program / 2+ hours prep)
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==LIVE PERFORMANCES==
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:- '''DJ''' – Music Show (2-3 hour program / 2+ hours prep)
'''Responsibilities:''' ''as scheduled''
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:- '''Host/Producer''' – Podcast Program (10-60 minute program / 2+ hours prep)
*Primary Session Audio Engineer (2-3 hours/session)
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:- '''Short Form Producer''' (30 second - 3 minute announcements / 1-2 hours prep)
*Assisting Session Audio Engineer (2-3 hours/session)
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::- '''''Spot work''''' PSAs, KDHX Welcomes…
*Video Producer shooter, editor, or both (1-6 hours/session)
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::- '''''Arts and Events Calendar'''''
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::- '''''Concert Calendar'''''
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::- '''''St. Louis Music Minute'''''
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:- '''Audio Archivist/Podcast Technical Producer''' (1-3 hour weekly shift)
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:- '''Recording/Editing Engineer''', aka “ProTools Pro” (2-3 hour weekly shift)
  
==Your Next Steps==
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==Live at KDHX Performances==
#Decide which volunteer position will be your preferred area of focus, and consider alternative second and third options.
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'''Role:''' ''time commitment/as scheduled''
#Determine the days and times that you are available to volunteer on a weekly basis.<br>NOTE: Please assume 2 hours weekly for the training period, conducted during KDHX office hours (10am-8pm/Monday-Friday).<br>Hours are flexible after a volunteer is trained and qualified for the position.
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:- '''[[Live Engineer - Primary's Responsibilities Checklist|Primary Session Audio Engineer]]''' (2-3 hours/session)
#Contact the Director of Production, Andy Coco, via coco[at]kdhx.org, or 314-664-3955 ext 304<br>Provide the information from Steps 1 and 2, and how to best reach you to arrange our first consult appointment.
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:- '''[[Assisting Session Audio Engineer]]''' (2-3 hours/session)
#Begin training and DO GREAT WORK!!
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:- '''[[Live Audio Remix & Mastering Engineer]]''' (3-4 hours/session)
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:- '''[[Video_Production_Process|Video Producer]]''' – shooter, editor, or both (1-6 hours/session)
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:- '''[[In_Studio_Facebook_Live_Video_Process_-_Using_OBS|Live Video Technician]]''' – cameras and live switching for Facebook live broadcast (1-3 hours/session)
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:- '''Photographer''' - shooter, editor (1-2 hours/session)
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==LIVE Event Production in The Stage==
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'''Role:''' ''time commitment/as scheduled''
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:- '''Assisting House Technician''' (2-­5 hours/event) - assists with lighting, audio recording, and house management
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:- '''Video Producer''' – shooter, editor, or both (1-­5 hours/event, 2­-4 hours post­production)
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==New Volunteer's Next Steps==
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#Decide which volunteer position will be your preferred area of focus, and prioritize based on how you can be most productive readily.
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#Apply for your preferred position(s) at [https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form?EQBCT=32b3c31e8c7d4d8aac6dbab18326816a Producton Volunteer Registration]
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#Determine the days and times that you are available to volunteer on a weekly basis.<br>'''''NOTE:''''' Please assume 2 hours weekly for the training period, conducted during KDHX office hours (10am-8pm/Monday-Friday).<br>Hours are flexible after a volunteer is trained and qualified for the position.
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#Reply to or contact the Director of Production and Technology, Andy Coco [via coco at kdhx.org, or 314-664-3955 ext. 805]<br>Provide the information from Steps 1 and 2 and how to best reach you to arrange our first consult appointment.
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#Begin training and '''do great work'''!!
  
 
==While Waiting to be Contacted==
 
==While Waiting to be Contacted==
*Listen to KDHX 88.1 fm, and check out [kdhx.org]. Which content most appeals to you?
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:- Listen to KDHX 88.1 FM, and check out [http://kdhx.org kdhx.org] and podcasts.kdhx.org. Determine which content most appeals to you.
*Download [http://audacity.sourceforge.net/ "Audacity"] and install it at home. Use tutorials and web guides to learn how this software works, and all the things it can do.
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:- Download '''[http://audacity.sourceforge.net/ "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?
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:- 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?
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:- If you are thinking ”I want to do a radio show – what do I do now?”
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::- send an email to programming at kdhx.org
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::- mention briefly what kind of program you are interested in doing, i.e., music, talk, short form, etc.
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::- request additional information about the process of applying for a program on KDHX.
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::- see '''[[Volunteer Role: DJ or Show Host]]''' for more info.
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*If you are thinking ”I want to do a radio show – what do I do now?”
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[[Category:DJs and Hosts]]
**send an email to Chris Bay, christopher.bay[at]kdhx.org.
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[[Category:Radio]]
**mention briefly what kind of program you are hoping to do, i.e., music, talk, short form
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[[Category:Volunteer]]
**request additional information about the process of applying for a program on KDHX.
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[[Category:Live Performances]]
**see [[Volunteer Role: DJ or Show Host]] for more info.
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[[Category:Production]]

Latest revision as of 16:28, 2 December 2021

Types of Volunteer Roles needed in the Production Department.

Broadcast/Podcast Audio Production

Role: (weekly duration / shift commitment)

- DJ – Music Show (2-3 hour program / 2+ hours prep)
- Host/Producer – Podcast Program (10-60 minute program / 2+ hours prep)
- Short Form Producer (30 second - 3 minute announcements / 1-2 hours prep)
- Spot work – PSAs, KDHX Welcomes…
- Arts and Events Calendar
- Concert Calendar
- St. Louis Music Minute
- Audio Archivist/Podcast Technical Producer (1-3 hour weekly shift)
- Recording/Editing Engineer, aka “ProTools Pro” (2-3 hour weekly shift)

Live at KDHX Performances

Role: time commitment/as scheduled

- Primary Session Audio Engineer (2-3 hours/session)
- Assisting Session Audio Engineer (2-3 hours/session)
- Live Audio Remix & Mastering Engineer (3-4 hours/session)
- Video Producer – shooter, editor, or both (1-6 hours/session)
- Live Video Technician – cameras and live switching for Facebook live broadcast (1-3 hours/session)
- Photographer - shooter, editor (1-2 hours/session)

LIVE Event Production in The Stage

Role: time commitment/as scheduled

- Assisting House Technician (2-­5 hours/event) - assists with lighting, audio recording, and house management
- Video Producer – shooter, editor, or both (1-­5 hours/event, 2­-4 hours post­production)

New Volunteer's Next Steps

  1. Decide which volunteer position will be your preferred area of focus, and prioritize based on how you can be most productive readily.
  2. Apply for your preferred position(s) at Producton Volunteer Registration
  3. 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.
  4. Reply to or contact the Director of Production and Technology, Andy Coco [via coco at kdhx.org, or 314-664-3955 ext. 805]
    Provide the information from Steps 1 and 2 and how to best reach you to arrange our first consult appointment.
  5. Begin training and do great work!!

While Waiting to be Contacted

- Listen to KDHX 88.1 FM, and check out kdhx.org and podcasts.kdhx.org. Determine 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 programming at kdhx.org
- mention briefly what kind of program you are interested in doing, i.e., music, talk, short form, etc.
- request additional information about the process of applying for a program on KDHX.
- see Volunteer Role: DJ or Show Host for more info.