Here's my application to host a talk radio show.

[norml]

STEP BY STEP GUIDE TO BECOMING A KZUM PROGRAMMER:

1. Prior to applying, you must be a KZUM member.

2. Submit a completed Programmer Application form. Your application will then be reviewed by the Program Director. The Program Director will notify you of the status of your application.

3. If the Program Director is interested in your proposal an interview will be scheduled to discuss your application, FCC regulations, and KZUM policies.

4. Approval of your application does not automatically mean you have an assigned time slot for your program. Time slots are negotiated between the applicant and the Program Director.

5. Training for approved programmers is arranged by the Program Director. Training consists of instruction in:
a. Rules and regulations of the station and the Federal Communications Commission.
b. How to prepare a radio program.
c. The use of KZUM¡¦s equipment.

Training takes about 6 hours and is scheduled over a 2 to 4 week period.
INFORMATION FOR PROGRAM APPLICANTS

KZUM Programmer Application



NAME:Brian xxxxx__________________________ PHONE xxxxx (H):____________________ DATE:6/2/05___________

ADDRESS:_______________________ PHONE (W):__________________ DOB:xxxxx______________

ZIP:68502_____________________ EMAIL: [e-mail]__________________________________________

CONCEPT - What is your program idea? Please be very specific and detailed in your description. Discuss proposed content. Include artist¡¦s names, music styles and format, as appropriate. Remember, the Program Director will use this information in reaching a decision.

My idea is to host a news talk radio commentary call in show. I want to cover whatever news, and issues are being discussed by the local, and the national AM talk radio programs, as well as introducing news, and issues not being so well covered. I would source news items. My editorial position will be one of countering the insults, misrepresentations, and outright lies of the movement that calls itself conservative. On this program I hope to conduct interviews with guests, either in the studio, or by phone. Politically, or socially active guests would be given priority over artists, and entertainers, though all persons of interest would be welcome. I want to be able to take on air phone calls from listeners, and to have their comments heard. My relationship with the audience would be one of wanting to win friends, and influence people through persuasion. I hope to be able to discuss news and issues politely, with a minimum of insult. If it sounds like people are going to swear, or say something ugly, I¡¦ll cut them off. I want to use intro, and bumper music, when appropriate. I¡¦m thinking of using music from whatever¡¦s on the current top 10. It¡¦s only going to be on for a few seconds anyway. I¡¦m going to lean toward using rap, as that seems to be the sort of music criticized by ¡§conservatives¡¨ the most. I think that¡¦s all. Thank you for your time.______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

MISSION - What Community needs will this program meet? As noted in the KZUM Mission Statement, the station¡¦s goal is to increase ethnic and cultural awareness through diverse music, news and public affairs programming.

In my opinion the agenda of the movement that calls itself conservative is one of attacking the very concept of public services, protections, benefits, and rights. Their agenda is one of getting rid of these things. While I¡¦ll admit that public services, protections, benefits, and rights can be taken too far, I believe that these things are currently in great need of defense. I¡¦ll cover, and talk about these issues as they come up in our Community, but these things don¡¦t happen in a vacuum. I¡¦ll need to talk about the larger ideologies, and about National, and International, as well as Community events. People in our Community have opinions on these larger ideologies, and issues. I very much hope to air these opinions of people in this Community concerning these ideologies, and events. I want to give over much of the show time to letting callers in our Community air their opinions.I hope have on the show, and to inteview many guests from the Community concerning their Community activities, and events. There¡¦s lots of political/social issues to be discussed on every level. I hope to connect everything discussed to how it effects people living right here in Lincoln Nebraska.__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

EXPERIENCE - List any applicable broadcasting experience, training or licenses held.

During the past year I¡¦ve been calling into the local AM talk radio programs, and commenting on issues. I think I¡¦ve gotten some practice, and on air confidence from that. Otherwise I have no experience.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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INFORMATION FOR PROGRAM APPLICANTS


AVAILABILITY - What day(s) of the week are you available? ---- S yes M yes T yes W yes T yes F yes S yes (circle one or more)

What time(s) of the day are you available? „À Early Morning (2 AM - 6 AM) yes „À Morning (6 AM - 8 AM) yes

„À Day (8 AM - 4 PM) yes „À Evening (4 PM - 8 PM) no, except on sunday „À Night (8 PM - 2 AM) after midnight (Circle one or more)

COMMENTS:

Sorry, I couldn¡¦t figure out how to circle times, and days of the week. I¡¦m available to host a show every day of the week, except Sunday, from Midnight to 3 pm. On Sunday I work during the day, and would be available in the evening, and through the night.______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

ASSISTANCE - Do you require any assistance in preparing a demonstration tape or your proposed program if one is requested?

YES _______ NO _check_______ (Check one)

QUESTIONS - Do you have any questions of the KZUM staff?

_No_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS - I have read and I understand the INFORMATION FOR PROGRAM APPLICANTS document. I agree that should I be accepted as a programmer at KZUM, I will comply with the Responsibilities of Programmers, the KZUM Mission Statement and the KZUM Programming Philosophy contained herein.

APPLICANT¡¦S SIGNATURE Brian xxxxx_________________________________________________________


THANKS!

Thank you for your application. We appreciate your interest in becoming a KZUM volunteer programmer. We encourage applicants to first become involved with the off-air aspects of the radio station. There are many ways you can help the station. Contact the Program Director or the Volunteer Coordinator for ways to become involved.

[chickenscratching]

1. kick

[Richardo]

2. Brother, I'd edit that contact info out right now...

...don't post that stuff on a public board! :scared:

[norml]

3. Done, and done.

Now edited out.

[Rainbowreflect]

4. Cool, I love KZUM.

Let me know what happens.