Program Proposal Form

Thank you for your interest in becoming a programmer at KBOO!

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

Although openings may be scare at times, we are always accepting applications for all subjects and genre.

Proposals will be reviewed by Program Staff, and/or the Program Advisory Committee. Approved Proposals will be kept on file by the Program Director.

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 use a volunteer management software called VicNet. You'll receive a VicNet Account after attending Volunteer Orientation.
Be sure to inform your staff point person directly if your main source of contact (i.e. email) changes.

2.) Communicate with your Staff Point Person as needed.

(Your Staff Point person will either be the Program Director [PD] or the Public Affairs Director [PAD], 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 the PAD/PD as soon as possible, so they can find a substitution.
- i.e If you are part of a collective, and a host leaves the show or wishes to join, notify the PAD/PD, so they can keep their records up to date.

3.) Attend the All Programmer Meetings

Every Spring and Fall, Staff meets with the show hosts to prepare for the oncoming membership drive. We share the state of the station, Drive themes, pitching points, and other updates.
We always provide multiple dates to accommodate everyone’s schedule.

4.) Create an Episode Page for each upcoming show

If you are a DJ, you are also required to fill out a Spinitron Playlist
(We provide training and guidance)

5.) Volunteer 24 Hours a Year outside your Program

Here's a list of the Current Volunteer Opportunities

6.) Maintain an up to date Show Promo

Each show has a short on-air announcement, informing listeners about their program and the day/airtime. You'll only have to update this promo occasionally. (i.e If a host joins/leaves the show, program moves timeslot, changing show format)
You'll submit your promos to Program@kboo.org

Feeling intimidated by the commitment? No worries! We have plenty of opportunities for commitment free programming. AudioPilot and Radiozine are KBOO's Music and Public Affairs timeslots dedicated to giving new programmer's a chance to test out the airwaves. Email program@kboo.org if you are interested in creating an Audiopilot or publicaffairs@kboo.org for a Radiozine!
You can also produce special pieces or editorials for Special Programming Days! To be informed of programming opportunities, ask the Program Director to sign you up for the Volunteer Newsletter!

Please note that if you have not been onboarded as a KBOO volunteer, then you will be expected to attend a Virtual Orientation and FCC Legal Training to participate as an On-Air Volunteer.

Name *

Address 1

Address 2

Phone number *

Email *

Program Format *

What Time Slot(s) are you Applying for? *

If applying for an open format slot, list your top 3 preferred slots. If there are none available at this time, enter "N/A"

Name of Proposed Program *

Is your proposed program clean or explicit content? *

After 10pm, Indecent language is allowed on the air in certain context. (You'll learn more about this in the FCC training class.)

What is your prefered show frequency? *

Consider your schedule and how much time you would be able to dedicate to your program.

Monthly

Twice a Month

4-5 Times a Year

Program Description *

Describe your proposed program. If accepted as a broadcast show or podcast, this will be the description that is used on the website.

Program producers *

Who will be involved in producing this program? Please list names, contact information, their training status at KBOO (if applicable), experience, and skills they are contributing.

KBOO values *

Why should KBOO air this program? What needs and what community will it serve? How is it different from programming elsewhere? Does it conform with the KBOO Programming Charter?

Diversity Equity and Inclusion *

Does your program address Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion? (Will there be diversity in content, artists, or host/producers?)

Training *

(If Applicable) What KBOO Training Classes have you taken? Do you have training from elsewhere?

Upload Sample Program *

Please attach a 15 minute sample of your program!
Files must be less than 150 MB.
Allowed file types: mp3 wav zip flac m4a.