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We're looking to get more people trained to be Public Affairs board ops and have a few opportunities to do so! More Talk Radio, with Cecil Prescod airs every Monday from 8am to 9am. Please, arrive at the station at 7:30am for the shift. Your first sh...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

It's back! KBOO is participating once again in the First Friday Art Walk. We are looking for a couple volunteers to come to the station and give tours to the art walkers. Welcome people to the station and show them around! It was loads of fun last t...

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...

We're looking to get more people trained to be Public Affairs board ops and have a few opportunities to do so! More Talk Radio, with Cecil Prescod airs every Monday from 8am to 9am. Please, arrive at the station at 7:30am for the shift. Your first sh...

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...

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

An introduction the news at KBOO. Click to join Google Meet meeting

FCC Basics: Legal Issues in Radio - ONLINE @ 3:00pm 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. If you are going to be more than 5 minutes l...

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...

Public Affairs Orientation - ONLINE @ 4:00pm 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 ...

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...

Programmer Orientation - ONLINE @ 1:00pm 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. Click to join Zoom 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...

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...

Board Op Training - IN PERSON @ 11:45am 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 and Intro to Studio Production classes before signing up for Board Op Training. Pre-requisite: Intro to Studio Production, FCC Basi...

Introduction to Studio Production - IN PERSON @ 3:00pm 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...

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...

We're looking to get more people trained to be Public Affairs board ops and have a few opportunities to do so! More Talk Radio, with Cecil Prescod airs every Monday from 8am to 9am. Please, arrive at the station at 7:30am for the shift. Your first sh...

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...

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 Google Meet 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The A/V Assistant will set up and monitor the zoom meeting including setting up the Zoom recorders. They will record the Zoom meeting to be edited for KBOO's website and will monitor the chat, give questions/responses to the board.The Annual Meeting ...

The ballot counter will perform data entry on a laptop provided by the board. They will enter any paper ballot information into the electronic ballot so the votes all live in one place to be tallied. Time commitment 1.5 hours.  Arrive on 9/21 at 1...

Play music for the time period between when the doors open and the meeting begins and after the meeting ends as people leave. You will also play music during voting and any other lulls in the meeting. You can use KBOO's mobile DJ Kit if equipment is ...

The MC will welcome members to the meeting and guide the board through the agenda items. We can provide a script or work on one with you. The Annual Meeting will be held at The Show Bar at Revolution Hall. The doors open at 12:30pm.

We're looking to get more people trained to be Public Affairs board ops and have a few opportunities to do so! More Talk Radio, with Cecil Prescod airs every Monday from 8am to 9am. Please, arrive at the station at 7:30am for the shift. Your first sh...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Board Op Training - IN PERSON @ 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 and Intro to Studio Production classes before signing up for Board Op Training. Pre-requisite: Intro to Studio Production, FCC Basi...

We will be meeting at KBOO to load the equipment and haul it just a few blocks (we could practically walk it there!) to Norse Hall at 111 NE 11th Ave. You will then help to set up the equipment the evening before the event.This is a great chance to g...

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...

Northwest Veg is putting on a "mini Vegfest" featuring food, speakers, vendors, cooking demonstrations, and classes and KBOO will be broadcasting from it live! The Compassionate Living Festival is celebrating 20 years of Northwest VEG providing commu...

Northwest Veg is putting on a "mini Vegfest" featuring food, speakers, vendors, cooking demonstrations, and classes and KBOO will be broadcasting from it live! The Compassionate Living Festival is celebrating 20 years of Northwest VEG providing commu...

Northwest Veg is putting on a "mini Vegfest" featuring food, speakers, vendors, cooking demonstrations, and classes and KBOO will be broadcasting from it live! The Compassionate Living Festival is celebrating 20 years of Northwest VEG providing commu...

We're looking to get more people trained to be Public Affairs board ops and have a few opportunities to do so! More Talk Radio, with Cecil Prescod airs every Monday from 8am to 9am. Please, arrive at the station at 7:30am for the shift. Your first sh...

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...