We are excited to provide the opportunity for community members to learn how to be a radio broadcaster and have a program on KZFR.
As an educational organization, KZFR offers a comprehensive training in the historical, legal, and technical aspects of non-commercial radio broadcasting. At the successful completion of this Programmer Training, one may substitute host existing programs, or submit a Program Proposal to create a new program.
- New Programmer Orientation - our New Programmer Orientations are held quarterly at the KZFR studios. Our next New Programmer Orientation will be on Monday, December 16, 2024. RSVP is required, please fill out the form below and bring a completed copy of the Application for Broadcast Permit to the New Programmer Orientation. If form is not visible please contact info@kzfr.org. Download the Application For Broadcast Permit.
- Apply For A Program - KZFR's Program Committee is tasked with the selection and evaluation of KZFR programs. Before you begin one-on-one training with a staff member you must submit an Application For Radio Program and have the application by approved by the Program Committee.
- Technical Orientation - After your program application has been approved but before you begin broadcasting live on-air, you will be trained one-on-one with a staff member to use the tools and technology of broadcasting. It is an introduction to operating the studio equipment scheduled by appointment. Trainings occur in (1)hour sessions and it may take more than one session to complete the technical orientation.
- Apprenticeship or 'Shadowing' - Armed with the basics of broadcasting, programmers-in-training now spend time in the studio with existing programmers, observing and getting hands-on with the equipment. This is the stage where personal motivation and experiential learning is the key to becoming certified. Apprenticeship is done until the trainee is adept enough with the equipment to take the exam without help. Trainees must complete 8 hours of 'Shadowing' before an attempt at the Certification Test can be made.
- Programmer Certification Test - The final stage of Programmer Training is a practical exam. This test is intended to replicate the broadcasting environment, and the trainee must perform every task necessary to run a show without support or mistakes. At the completion of the Certification Test the trainee is now a Certified Programmer!
Unique program slots are uncommon and competition can be high. Personal drive and a desire to be involved with KZFR on many levels (volunteering, attending events, et cetera) is necessary to successfully land a personal show. If you have a great idea for a program and believe radio programming is for you, download and print an Application for Broadcast Permit and bring it into the studio to begin the process!
For questions, please call the KZFR Office at 895-0706 or email shirley@kzfr.org
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