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− | #Decide which volunteer position will be your preferred area of focus | + | #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.<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. | + | #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. |
− | #Contact the Director of Production, Andy Coco | + | #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. |
− | #Begin training and | + | #Begin training and '''do great work'''!! |
==While Waiting to be Contacted== | ==While Waiting to be Contacted== |
Revision as of 20:11, 18 February 2015
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)
- - Prod-Pro/Facility Admin (4 hour weekly shift)
- - 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
- 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" 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.