Difference between revisions of "Volunteer Roles in the Production Department"
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| − | RADIO (weekly duration / shift commitment) | + | ==RADIO== |
| − | + | (weekly duration / shift commitment) | |
| − | + | *Recording/Editing Engineer, aka “ProTools Pro” (2-3 hour weekly shift) | |
| − | + | *Short Form Producer (:30-3:00 announcement / 1-2 hours prep) | |
| − | + | *Spot work – KDHX Welcomes…, PSAs | |
| − | + | *Arts Calendar | |
| − | + | *Events Calendar | |
| − | + | *Concert Calendar | |
| − | + | *St. Louis Music Minute | |
| − | + | *Local Artist Spotlight | |
| − | + | *Special Features – 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 (as scheduled) | + | ==LIVE PERFORMANCES== |
| − | + | (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) | ||
| − | Next Steps | + | ==Next Steps== |
| − | + | #Decide what volunteer position will be your preferred area of focus, and consider second or third options. | |
| − | + | #Determine what times and days of availability you have to volunteer on a weekly basis. NOTE: please assume 2 hours weekly for the training period, conducted during KDHX office hours (10-8/M-F), then flexible after you’re trained and qualified for the position. | |
| − | + | #Contact Director of Production Andy Coco via coco[at]kdhx.org, or 314-664-3955 ext 304 | |
include the info from steps 1 and 2, and how to best reach you to arrange our first consult | include the info from steps 1 and 2, and how to best reach you to arrange our first consult | ||
appointment. | appointment. | ||
| − | + | #Begin training and DO GREAT WORK!! | |
| − | Interim suggestions | + | ==Interim suggestions== |
| − | + | *Listen to KDHX 88.1 fm, and check out kdhx.org – what 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 you new idea to find a home at KDHX – is our audience right for your idea? Is KDHX the right platform for it? | |
| − | *If you’re thinking ”I want to do a radio show – what do I do now?” -> send an e-mail to | + | |
| + | *If you’re thinking ”I want to do a radio show – what do I do now?” -> send an e-mail to Chris Bay, our programming director. Mention briefly what kind of program you’re hoping to do – music, talk, short form – and request additional information about the process of applying for a program on KDHX. | ||
Revision as of 16:33, 2 October 2013
RADIO
(weekly duration / shift commitment)
- Recording/Editing Engineer, aka “ProTools Pro” (2-3 hour weekly shift)
- Short Form Producer (:30-3:00 announcement / 1-2 hours prep)
- Spot work – KDHX Welcomes…, PSAs
- Arts Calendar
- Events Calendar
- Concert Calendar
- St. Louis Music Minute
- Local Artist Spotlight
- Special Features – 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
(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)
Next Steps
- Decide what volunteer position will be your preferred area of focus, and consider second or third options.
- Determine what times and days of availability you have to volunteer on a weekly basis. NOTE: please assume 2 hours weekly for the training period, conducted during KDHX office hours (10-8/M-F), then flexible after you’re trained and qualified for the position.
- Contact Director of Production Andy Coco via coco[at]kdhx.org, or 314-664-3955 ext 304
include the info from steps 1 and 2, and how to best reach you to arrange our first consult appointment.
- Begin training and DO GREAT WORK!!
Interim suggestions
- Listen to KDHX 88.1 fm, and check out kdhx.org – what 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 you new idea to find a home at KDHX – is our audience right for your idea? Is KDHX the right platform for it?
- If you’re thinking ”I want to do a radio show – what do I do now?” -> send an e-mail to Chris Bay, our programming director. Mention briefly what kind of program you’re hoping to do – music, talk, short form – and request additional information about the process of applying for a program on KDHX.
