Volunteer Roles in the Production Department
From KDHX Production
Types of Volunteer Roles needed in the Production Department.
Contents
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)
- - Video Producer – shooter, editor, or both (1-6 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
- Decide which volunteer position will be your preferred area of focus, and prioritize based on how you can be most productive readily.
- 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 Chief Media Production Officer, 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. - Begin training and do great work!!
While Waiting to be Contacted
- - Listen to KDHX 88.1 FM, and check out 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.