Program Proposals

Thank you for your interest in producing a program at KBOO!

The application window is open! Applications are due by the end of the day on Thursday, April 30th, 2026.

Please fill out the form below along with a 15-minute audio sample of your proposed program!

*If you are not equipped to prepare a sample of your proposed program at this time, please sign up for our trainings first, starting with Volunteer Orientation. Register here.

*Upon an application being approved, applicant's will be required to complete all on-air trainings before starting their program.

Proposals will be reviewed by Program Staff and the Program Advisory Committee.

Approved programs will undergo a probationary period for their first 6 shows. If capacity allows, the program will be evaluated within the first 6 months by the Program Advisory Committee. The program can be removed from the air if it does not meet expectations outlined in their proposal or in the on-air handbook.

Programmer Expectations

Having access to the airwaves is a privilege and requires that everyone lend a hand to keep the station running!
Before you apply for a show at KBOO, Please consider the on-going responsibilities of a KBOO Programmer:

1.) Keep your contact information up to date.

We ask that all volunteers keep their Galaxy profile up to date. Please contact volunteer@kboo.org if you need any Galaxy support.
Be sure to inform your staff point person directly if your email or phone number changes.

2.) Communicate with program staff.

Your point of contact will either be program@kboo.org or the Publicaffairs@kboo.org, depending on your program's format and time slot. This means that you return emails as needed and keep them informed if you are unable to fulfill your obligations.
i.e. If you are sick and unable to produce your upcoming show, inform your point of contact as soon as possible, so they can find a substitution.

3.) Read the All Volunteer & Programmer Email updates.

Typically, once or twice a month, you will receive notices from KBOO staff that contain important information for programmers. These newsletters come from volunteer@kboo.org and program@kboo.org

4.) Attend required meetings

Required meetings occur no more than twice a year, a spectrum of dates are offered to accommodate different availabilites.

5.) Attend the FCC Basics: Legal Issues in Radio Training once every 2 years

We ask that all Programmers take this course, once every 2 calendar years, to stay refreshed on FCC guidelines.

6.) Create an episode page for each upcoming show on the KBOO Website

If you are a talk show host, preparing an episode page is essential to maintaining an up-to-date archive.
If you are a DJ, you are also required to fill out a Spinitron Playlist
(We provide guidance on this in our trainings)

7.) Volunteer 24 Hours a year outside your program

KBOO needs help in all areas of the organization to keep the station running. All time spent at KBOO is volunteer time, however on-air producers are asked to lend a hand beyond the production of their program.

8.) Log all volunteer time in our Volunteer Portal: Galaxy

9.) Maintain an up-to-date Show Promo

Each show has a short on-air announcement, informing listeners about their program and when it airs. This promo is often updated once a year or two.