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Pitch Training for All Thrills, No Frills @ 4:00pm PT
by Membership and Finance

This is a pitch training class for KBOO's Winter Drive, All Thrills, No Frills. There will be new pitch information included in this class, and therefore it is required to either attend or to watch a video recording of this class and review the new pitch slides. The new pitch training is a work in progress, so attendance is appreciated and could he...

FCC Basics: Legal Issues in Radio - ONLINE @ 12:00pm PT
by On-air Programming

This class teaches volunteers what can & can’t be said on the air according to the FCC, IRS, & KBOO Policies. Volunteers will learn some brief history on the FCC and various regulations, such as Indecencies, Obscenities, Slander/Libel, Payola/Plugola, and more. This training is remote via Zoom. Click to join

Welcome visitors to KBOO. Answer the phone, forward calls, and check messages. Keep the lobby tidy. And more! No experience necessary. Nate, the Volunteer Coordinator, will train you on your first shift. There is a Reception Manual you can review, th...

Producers are experienced news reporters who are tasked with organizing the news production process and the newscast itself. They edit the writing of other reporters, pull syndicated audio clips and organize the runsheet for the show so the newscast ...

News Writers commit to writing at least 2 readers per day. They find pitches on the Daily Pitch spreadsheet, consult at least 3 sources, and synthesize the information for the headline news part of the KBOO Evening News.  When finished, readers shou...

Welcome visitors to KBOO. Answer the phone, forward calls, and check messages. Keep the lobby tidy. And more! No experience necessary. Nate, the Volunteer Coordinator, will train you on your first shift. There is a Reception Manual you can review, th...

Producers are experienced news reporters who are tasked with organizing the news production process and the newscast itself. They edit the writing of other reporters, pull syndicated audio clips and organize the runsheet for the show so the newscast ...

News Writers commit to writing at least 2 readers per day. They find pitches on the Daily Pitch spreadsheet, consult at least 3 sources, and synthesize the information for the headline news part of the KBOO Evening News.  When finished, readers shou...

Welcome visitors to KBOO. Answer the phone, forward calls, and check messages. Keep the lobby tidy. And more! No experience necessary. Nate, the Volunteer Coordinator, will train you on your first shift. There is a Reception Manual you can review, th...

The News Board Operator runs the show, managing the live anchors, clips, and music. They also collaborate with the Producer and the Anchors to ensure the show runs on time.  This is a difficult type of board operation, so if you're interested and ha...

Introduction to Studio Production @ 12:00pm PT
by On-air Programming

Learn your way around the KBOO Studios, how to use a mixing board, a microphone and an audio source, how to do a phone interview, and how to use our production facilities. This is the very first production training you should take. Pre-Requisite: FCC Basics This training is in-person at the station.

Newsroom Orientation - ONLINE @ 5:30pm PT
by KBOO News Team

An introduction the news at KBOO. Click to join meeting

Public Affairs Orientation - ONLINE @ 6:00pm PT
by On-air Programming

Learn about how to create or run your own talk show (Public Affairs programming), how to delve in topics, expand your opinion, and conduct dialogues that can be educational and informative to the community at large. Learn about the Public Affairs standards that are upheld at KBOO, as well as how to choose a topic of interest and make use of it in o...

Welcome visitors to KBOO. Answer the phone, forward calls, and check messages. Keep the lobby tidy. And more! No experience necessary. Nate, the Volunteer Coordinator, will train you on your first shift. There is a Reception Manual you can review, th...

News Writers commit to writing at least 2 readers per day. They find pitches on the Daily Pitch spreadsheet, consult at least 3 sources, and synthesize the information for the headline news part of the KBOO Evening News.  When finished, readers shou...

Producers are experienced news reporters who are tasked with organizing the news production process and the newscast itself. They edit the writing of other reporters, pull syndicated audio clips and organize the runsheet for the show so the newscast ...

Pitch Training for All Thrills, No Frills @ 4:00pm PT
by Membership and Finance

This is a pitch training class for KBOO's Winter Drive, All Thrills, No Frills. There will be new pitch information included in this class, and therefore it is required to either attend or to watch a video recording of this class and review the new pitch slides. The new pitch training is a work in progress, so attendance is appreciated and could he...

Welcome visitors to KBOO. Answer the phone, forward calls, and check messages. Keep the lobby tidy. And more! No experience necessary. Nate, the Volunteer Coordinator, will train you on your first shift. There is a Reception Manual you can review, th...

News Writers commit to writing at least 2 readers per day. They find pitches on the Daily Pitch spreadsheet, consult at least 3 sources, and synthesize the information for the headline news part of the KBOO Evening News.  When finished, readers shou...

Producers are experienced news reporters who are tasked with organizing the news production process and the newscast itself. They edit the writing of other reporters, pull syndicated audio clips and organize the runsheet for the show so the newscast ...

Welcome visitors to KBOO. Answer the phone, forward calls, and check messages. Keep the lobby tidy. And more! No experience necessary. Nate, the Volunteer Coordinator, will train you on your first shift. There is a Reception Manual you can review, th...

Welcome visitors to KBOO. Answer the phone, forward calls, and check messages. Keep the lobby tidy. And more! No experience necessary. Nate, the Volunteer Coordinator, will train you on your first shift. There is a Reception Manual you can review, th...

News Writers commit to writing at least 2 readers per day. They find pitches on the Daily Pitch spreadsheet, consult at least 3 sources, and synthesize the information for the headline news part of the KBOO Evening News.  When finished, readers shou...

Producers are experienced news reporters who are tasked with organizing the news production process and the newscast itself. They edit the writing of other reporters, pull syndicated audio clips and organize the runsheet for the show so the newscast ...

Welcome visitors to KBOO. Answer the phone, forward calls, and check messages. Keep the lobby tidy. And more! No experience necessary. Nate, the Volunteer Coordinator, will train you on your first shift. There is a Reception Manual you can review, th...

The News Board Operator runs the show, managing the live anchors, clips, and music. They also collaborate with the Producer and the Anchors to ensure the show runs on time.  This is a difficult type of board operation, so if you're interested and ha...

KBOO Website Community Forum Part 2 - ONLINE @ 6:00pm PT
by Web and Social Media

Thank you to everyone who attended our first Programmer Website Discussion, it was well-attended and we had a fruitful conversation about people's current website experience and what the new website design should include. Did you miss the first one? No worries! We are having another meeting on Thursday, Feb 8th at 6pm. Click here to register for th...

Welcome visitors to KBOO. Answer the phone, forward calls, and check messages. Keep the lobby tidy. And more! No experience necessary. Nate, the Volunteer Coordinator, will train you on your first shift. There is a Reception Manual you can review, th...

News Writers commit to writing at least 2 readers per day. They find pitches on the Daily Pitch spreadsheet, consult at least 3 sources, and synthesize the information for the headline news part of the KBOO Evening News.  When finished, readers shou...

Producers are experienced news reporters who are tasked with organizing the news production process and the newscast itself. They edit the writing of other reporters, pull syndicated audio clips and organize the runsheet for the show so the newscast ...

Welcome visitors to KBOO. Answer the phone, forward calls, and check messages. Keep the lobby tidy. And more! No experience necessary. Nate, the Volunteer Coordinator, will train you on your first shift. There is a Reception Manual you can review, th...

Board Op Training @ 6:00pm PT
by On-air Programming

Learn the skills to have a live show at KBOO! Azia will take you through all of the facets of operating the board, using the phone, interacting with our automation system, among other things. Please take the FCC Basics class before signing up for Board Op Training. Pre-requisite: Intro to Studio Production, FCC Basics This is an in-person training ...

Welcome visitors to KBOO. Answer the phone, forward calls, and check messages. Keep the lobby tidy. And more! No experience necessary. Nate, the Volunteer Coordinator, will train you on your first shift. There is a Reception Manual you can review, th...

News Writers commit to writing at least 2 readers per day. They find pitches on the Daily Pitch spreadsheet, consult at least 3 sources, and synthesize the information for the headline news part of the KBOO Evening News.  When finished, readers shou...

Producers are experienced news reporters who are tasked with organizing the news production process and the newscast itself. They edit the writing of other reporters, pull syndicated audio clips and organize the runsheet for the show so the newscast ...

Welcome visitors to KBOO. Answer the phone, forward calls, and check messages. Keep the lobby tidy. And more! No experience necessary. Nate, the Volunteer Coordinator, will train you on your first shift. There is a Reception Manual you can review, th...

News Writing for Radio - ONLINE @ 5:30pm PT
by KBOO News Team

This class discusses journalism, and how we adapt and synthesize news copy for radio. We will go over what to do and what not to do when adapting our writing for an audio medium. This class is a requirement for KBOO News volunteers.  Click to join meeting

Welcome visitors to KBOO. Answer the phone, forward calls, and check messages. Keep the lobby tidy. And more! No experience necessary. Nate, the Volunteer Coordinator, will train you on your first shift. There is a Reception Manual you can review, th...

News Writers commit to writing at least 2 readers per day. They find pitches on the Daily Pitch spreadsheet, consult at least 3 sources, and synthesize the information for the headline news part of the KBOO Evening News.  When finished, readers shou...

Producers are experienced news reporters who are tasked with organizing the news production process and the newscast itself. They edit the writing of other reporters, pull syndicated audio clips and organize the runsheet for the show so the newscast ...

Welcome visitors to KBOO. Answer the phone, forward calls, and check messages. Keep the lobby tidy. And more! No experience necessary. Nate, the Volunteer Coordinator, will train you on your first shift. There is a Reception Manual you can review, th...

Welcome visitors to KBOO. Answer the phone, forward calls, and check messages. Keep the lobby tidy. And more! No experience necessary. Nate, the Volunteer Coordinator, will train you on your first shift. There is a Reception Manual you can review, th...

News Writers commit to writing at least 2 readers per day. They find pitches on the Daily Pitch spreadsheet, consult at least 3 sources, and synthesize the information for the headline news part of the KBOO Evening News.  When finished, readers shou...

Producers are experienced news reporters who are tasked with organizing the news production process and the newscast itself. They edit the writing of other reporters, pull syndicated audio clips and organize the runsheet for the show so the newscast ...

Welcome visitors to KBOO. Answer the phone, forward calls, and check messages. Keep the lobby tidy. And more! No experience necessary. Nate, the Volunteer Coordinator, will train you on your first shift. There is a Reception Manual you can review, th...

News anchors read the newscast on air. When the show is pre-recorded, anchors edit the newscast on a short deadline so it can air. Their work can be done with borrowed equipment at home, or in the studio. News anchors build their on mic and voicing s...

Programmer Orientation - ONLINE @ 3:30pm PT
by On-air Programming

This class is the next step for volunteers who have had a program proposal approved. Learn what it takes to be a programmer at KBOO.This training is Online Only: Click to join virtual meeting

Welcome visitors to KBOO. Answer the phone, forward calls, and check messages. Keep the lobby tidy. And more! No experience necessary. Nate, the Volunteer Coordinator, will train you on your first shift. There is a Reception Manual you can review, th...

News Writers commit to writing at least 2 readers per day. They find pitches on the Daily Pitch spreadsheet, consult at least 3 sources, and synthesize the information for the headline news part of the KBOO Evening News.  When finished, readers shou...

Producers are experienced news reporters who are tasked with organizing the news production process and the newscast itself. They edit the writing of other reporters, pull syndicated audio clips and organize the runsheet for the show so the newscast ...

Welcome visitors to KBOO. Answer the phone, forward calls, and check messages. Keep the lobby tidy. And more! No experience necessary. Nate, the Volunteer Coordinator, will train you on your first shift. There is a Reception Manual you can review, th...

FCC Basics: Legal Issues in Radio - ONLINE @ 3:30pm PT
by On-air Programming

This class teaches volunteers what can & can’t be said on the air according to the FCC, IRS, & KBOO Policies. Volunteers will learn some brief history on the FCC and various regulations, such as Indecencies, Obscenities, Slander/Libel, Payola/Plugola, and more. This training is remote via Zoom. Click to join

Welcome visitors to KBOO. Answer the phone, forward calls, and check messages. Keep the lobby tidy. And more! No experience necessary. Nate, the Volunteer Coordinator, will train you on your first shift. There is a Reception Manual you can review, th...

News Writers commit to writing at least 2 readers per day. They find pitches on the Daily Pitch spreadsheet, consult at least 3 sources, and synthesize the information for the headline news part of the KBOO Evening News.  When finished, readers shou...

Producers are experienced news reporters who are tasked with organizing the news production process and the newscast itself. They edit the writing of other reporters, pull syndicated audio clips and organize the runsheet for the show so the newscast ...

Welcome visitors to KBOO. Answer the phone, forward calls, and check messages. Keep the lobby tidy. And more! No experience necessary. Nate, the Volunteer Coordinator, will train you on your first shift. There is a Reception Manual you can review, th...

Welcome visitors to KBOO. Answer the phone, forward calls, and check messages. Keep the lobby tidy. And more! No experience necessary. Nate, the Volunteer Coordinator, will train you on your first shift. There is a Reception Manual you can review, th...

News Writers commit to writing at least 2 readers per day. They find pitches on the Daily Pitch spreadsheet, consult at least 3 sources, and synthesize the information for the headline news part of the KBOO Evening News.  When finished, readers shou...

Producers are experienced news reporters who are tasked with organizing the news production process and the newscast itself. They edit the writing of other reporters, pull syndicated audio clips and organize the runsheet for the show so the newscast ...

Welcome visitors to KBOO. Answer the phone, forward calls, and check messages. Keep the lobby tidy. And more! No experience necessary. Nate, the Volunteer Coordinator, will train you on your first shift. There is a Reception Manual you can review, th...

The News Board Operator runs the show, managing the live anchors, clips, and music. They also collaborate with the Producer and the Anchors to ensure the show runs on time.  This is a difficult type of board operation, so if you're interested and ha...

KBOO is partnering once again with World Arts Foundation to broadcast the 39th annual MLK Tribute, Passing the Torch: Still We Rise at the Highland Christian Center. We are seeking an airroom board operator to monitor the live feed for FCC violations...

KBOO is partnering once again with World Arts Foundation to broadcast the 39th annual MLK Tribute, Passing the Torch: Still We Rise at the Highland Christian Center. We are seeking a live engineer to monitor the site feed to make sure it sounds good...

Public Affairs Orientation - ONLINE @ 6:00pm PT
by On-air Programming

Learn about how to create or run your own talk show (Public Affairs programming), how to delve in topics, expand your opinion, and conduct dialogues that can be educational and informative to the community at large. Learn about the Public Affairs standards that are upheld at KBOO, as well as how to choose a topic of interest and make use of it in o...

Welcome visitors to KBOO. Answer the phone, forward calls, and check messages. Keep the lobby tidy. And more! No experience necessary. Nate, the Volunteer Coordinator, will train you on your first shift. There is a Reception Manual you can review, th...

News Writers commit to writing at least 2 readers per day. They find pitches on the Daily Pitch spreadsheet, consult at least 3 sources, and synthesize the information for the headline news part of the KBOO Evening News.  When finished, readers shou...

Producers are experienced news reporters who are tasked with organizing the news production process and the newscast itself. They edit the writing of other reporters, pull syndicated audio clips and organize the runsheet for the show so the newscast ...

Welcome visitors to KBOO. Answer the phone, forward calls, and check messages. Keep the lobby tidy. And more! No experience necessary. Nate, the Volunteer Coordinator, will train you on your first shift. There is a Reception Manual you can review, th...

Introduction to Studio Production @ 6:00pm PT
by On-air Programming

Learn your way around the KBOO Studios, how to use a mixing board, a microphone and an audio source, how to do a phone interview, and how to use our production facilities. This is the very first production training you should take. Pre-Requisite: FCC Basics This training is in-person at the station.

Welcome visitors to KBOO. Answer the phone, forward calls, and check messages. Keep the lobby tidy. And more! No experience necessary. Nate, the Volunteer Coordinator, will train you on your first shift. There is a Reception Manual you can review, th...

News Writers commit to writing at least 2 readers per day. They find pitches on the Daily Pitch spreadsheet, consult at least 3 sources, and synthesize the information for the headline news part of the KBOO Evening News.  When finished, readers shou...

Producers are experienced news reporters who are tasked with organizing the news production process and the newscast itself. They edit the writing of other reporters, pull syndicated audio clips and organize the runsheet for the show so the newscast ...

Welcome visitors to KBOO. Answer the phone, forward calls, and check messages. Keep the lobby tidy. And more! No experience necessary. Nate, the Volunteer Coordinator, will train you on your first shift. There is a Reception Manual you can review, th...

Welcome visitors to KBOO. Answer the phone, forward calls, and check messages. Keep the lobby tidy. And more! No experience necessary. Nate, the Volunteer Coordinator, will train you on your first shift. There is a Reception Manual you can review, th...

News Writers commit to writing at least 2 readers per day. They find pitches on the Daily Pitch spreadsheet, consult at least 3 sources, and synthesize the information for the headline news part of the KBOO Evening News.  When finished, readers shou...

Producers are experienced news reporters who are tasked with organizing the news production process and the newscast itself. They edit the writing of other reporters, pull syndicated audio clips and organize the runsheet for the show so the newscast ...

Welcome visitors to KBOO. Answer the phone, forward calls, and check messages. Keep the lobby tidy. And more! No experience necessary. Nate, the Volunteer Coordinator, will train you on your first shift. There is a Reception Manual you can review, th...

The News Board Operator runs the show, managing the live anchors, clips, and music. They also collaborate with the Producer and the Anchors to ensure the show runs on time.  This is a difficult type of board operation, so if you're interested and ha...

News Editing in Audacity - ONLINE @ 11:30am PT
by KBOO News Team

This class is for news volunteers. We will be replicating a more advanced editing style in Audacity, with interstitial pieces and music transitions for emphasis. Even if you're familiar with these edits in Audition, you may want to learn how to do it in Audacity! If you don't have any editing experience, check out our Introduction to Audio Editing ...

Welcome visitors to KBOO. Answer the phone, forward calls, and check messages. Keep the lobby tidy. And more! No experience necessary. Nate, the Volunteer Coordinator, will train you on your first shift. There is a Reception Manual you can review, th...

News Writers commit to writing at least 2 readers per day. They find pitches on the Daily Pitch spreadsheet, consult at least 3 sources, and synthesize the information for the headline news part of the KBOO Evening News.  When finished, readers shou...

Producers are experienced news reporters who are tasked with organizing the news production process and the newscast itself. They edit the writing of other reporters, pull syndicated audio clips and organize the runsheet for the show so the newscast ...

Welcome visitors to KBOO. Answer the phone, forward calls, and check messages. Keep the lobby tidy. And more! No experience necessary. Nate, the Volunteer Coordinator, will train you on your first shift. There is a Reception Manual you can review, th...

Welcome visitors to KBOO. Answer the phone, forward calls, and check messages. Keep the lobby tidy. And more! No experience necessary. Nate, the Volunteer Coordinator, will train you on your first shift. There is a Reception Manual you can review, th...

News Writers commit to writing at least 2 readers per day. They find pitches on the Daily Pitch spreadsheet, consult at least 3 sources, and synthesize the information for the headline news part of the KBOO Evening News.  When finished, readers shou...

Producers are experienced news reporters who are tasked with organizing the news production process and the newscast itself. They edit the writing of other reporters, pull syndicated audio clips and organize the runsheet for the show so the newscast ...

Welcome visitors to KBOO. Answer the phone, forward calls, and check messages. Keep the lobby tidy. And more! No experience necessary. Nate, the Volunteer Coordinator, will train you on your first shift. There is a Reception Manual you can review, th...

The News Board Operator runs the show, managing the live anchors, clips, and music. They also collaborate with the Producer and the Anchors to ensure the show runs on time.  This is a difficult type of board operation, so if you're interested and ha...

Welcome visitors to KBOO. Answer the phone, forward calls, and check messages. Keep the lobby tidy. And more! No experience necessary. Nate, the Volunteer Coordinator, will train you on your first shift. There is a Reception Manual you can review, th...

News Writers commit to writing at least 2 readers per day. They find pitches on the Daily Pitch spreadsheet, consult at least 3 sources, and synthesize the information for the headline news part of the KBOO Evening News.  When finished, readers shou...

Producers are experienced news reporters who are tasked with organizing the news production process and the newscast itself. They edit the writing of other reporters, pull syndicated audio clips and organize the runsheet for the show so the newscast ...

Welcome visitors to KBOO. Answer the phone, forward calls, and check messages. Keep the lobby tidy. And more! No experience necessary. Nate, the Volunteer Coordinator, will train you on your first shift. There is a Reception Manual you can review, th...

The News Board Operator runs the show, managing the live anchors, clips, and music. They also collaborate with the Producer and the Anchors to ensure the show runs on time.  This is a difficult type of board operation, so if you're interested and ha...

Welcome visitors to KBOO. Answer the phone, forward calls, and check messages. Keep the lobby tidy. And more! No experience necessary. Nate, the Volunteer Coordinator, will train you on your first shift. There is a Reception Manual you can review, th...

News Writers commit to writing at least 2 readers per day. They find pitches on the Daily Pitch spreadsheet, consult at least 3 sources, and synthesize the information for the headline news part of the KBOO Evening News.  When finished, readers shou...

Producers are experienced news reporters who are tasked with organizing the news production process and the newscast itself. They edit the writing of other reporters, pull syndicated audio clips and organize the runsheet for the show so the newscast ...

Welcome visitors to KBOO. Answer the phone, forward calls, and check messages. Keep the lobby tidy. And more! No experience necessary. Nate, the Volunteer Coordinator, will train you on your first shift. There is a Reception Manual you can review, th...

News anchors read the newscast on air. When the show is pre-recorded, anchors edit the newscast on a short deadline so it can air. Their work can be done with borrowed equipment at home, or in the studio. News anchors build their on mic and voicing s...

Welcome visitors to KBOO. Answer the phone, forward calls, and check messages. Keep the lobby tidy. And more! No experience necessary. Nate, the Volunteer Coordinator, will train you on your first shift. There is a Reception Manual you can review, th...

News Writers commit to writing at least 2 readers per day. They find pitches on the Daily Pitch spreadsheet, consult at least 3 sources, and synthesize the information for the headline news part of the KBOO Evening News.  When finished, readers shou...

Producers are experienced news reporters who are tasked with organizing the news production process and the newscast itself. They edit the writing of other reporters, pull syndicated audio clips and organize the runsheet for the show so the newscast ...

Welcome visitors to KBOO. Answer the phone, forward calls, and check messages. Keep the lobby tidy. And more! No experience necessary. Nate, the Volunteer Coordinator, will train you on your first shift. There is a Reception Manual you can review, th...

The News Board Operator runs the show, managing the live anchors, clips, and music. They also collaborate with the Producer and the Anchors to ensure the show runs on time.  This is a difficult type of board operation, so if you're interested and ha...

Board Op Training @ 12:00pm PT
by On-air Programming

Learn the skills to have a live show at KBOO! Azia will take you through all of the facets of operating the board, using the phone, interacting with our automation system, among other things. Please take the FCC Basics class before signing up for Board Op Training. Pre-requisite: Intro to Studio Production, FCC Basics This is an in-person training ...

Welcome visitors to KBOO. Answer the phone, forward calls, and check messages. Keep the lobby tidy. And more! No experience necessary. Nate, the Volunteer Coordinator, will train you on your first shift. There is a Reception Manual you can review, th...

News Writers commit to writing at least 2 readers per day. They find pitches on the Daily Pitch spreadsheet, consult at least 3 sources, and synthesize the information for the headline news part of the KBOO Evening News.  When finished, readers shou...

Producers are experienced news reporters who are tasked with organizing the news production process and the newscast itself. They edit the writing of other reporters, pull syndicated audio clips and organize the runsheet for the show so the newscast ...

Welcome visitors to KBOO. Answer the phone, forward calls, and check messages. Keep the lobby tidy. And more! No experience necessary. Nate, the Volunteer Coordinator, will train you on your first shift. There is a Reception Manual you can review, th...