Opportunities From: KBOO Community Radio

Volunteer: News Board Operator

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 haven't done it before, reach out to newsdirector@kboo.org to get set up with a training session! Classes required: Board Op Training, News Board Op Shadow

Department: KBOO News Team

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 haven't done it before, reach out to newsdirector@kboo.org to get set up with a training session! Classes required: Board Op Training, News Board Op Shadow

Department: KBOO News Team

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 97213

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: KBOO News Producer

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 is cohesive. Their work can be done virtually, or at the station.

News producers build their writing and editing skills as well as critical thinking and organization.

Classes required: Producing the KBOO News

Department: KBOO News Team

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 is cohesive. Their work can be done virtually, or at the station.

News producers build their writing and editing skills as well as critical thinking and organization.

Classes required: Producing the KBOO News

Department: KBOO News Team

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: KBOO News Anchor

News anchors read the newscast on air and conduct live interviews when the show is live. They arrive at the station at 4:30 to prepare for the live broadcast by reading through their scripts. Anchors collaborate with the Producer and the Board Operator to ensure the newscast flows smoothly and runs on time.  News anchors build their on mic and voicing skills, as well as interviewing. Classes required: Voicing and Audio Editing, Anchoring and Announcing, Interviewing Techniques

Department: KBOO News Team

News anchors read the newscast on air and conduct live interviews when the show is live. They arrive at the station at 4:30 to prepare for the live broadcast by reading through their scripts. Anchors collaborate with the Producer and the Board Operator to ensure the newscast flows smoothly and runs on time.  News anchors build their on mic and voicing skills, as well as interviewing. Classes required: Voicing and Audio Editing, Anchoring and Announcing, Interviewing Techniques

Department: KBOO News Team

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 97213

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Remote News Anchor

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 skills, as well as audio editing. Classes required: Voicing and Audio Editing, Anchoring and Announcing, Interviewing Techniques

 

 

Department: KBOO News Team

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 skills, as well as audio editing. Classes required: Voicing and Audio Editing, Anchoring and Announcing, Interviewing Techniques

 

 

Department: KBOO News Team

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 97213

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: News Reporter

Reporters at KBOO News volunteer to create content for the KBOO Evening News. They research and write up stories for anchors to read on air. They conduct interviews and edit audio for the newscast. They also go out into the field to report on events and collect audio. Their work can be done virtually, however in-person opportunities are also available.

News volunteers build their writing, interviewing, critical thinking, investigation and audio editing skills.

Classes required: Newsroom Orientation, Writing for Radio, Voicing and Audio Editing

Classes recommended: Interviewing Techniques, News Editing in Audacity

 

Department: KBOO News Team

Reporters at KBOO News volunteer to create content for the KBOO Evening News. They research and write up stories for anchors to read on air. They conduct interviews and edit audio for the newscast. They also go out into the field to report on events and collect audio. Their work can be done virtually, however in-person opportunities are also available.

News volunteers build their writing, interviewing, critical thinking, investigation and audio editing skills.

Classes required: Newsroom Orientation, Writing for Radio, Voicing and Audio Editing

Classes recommended: Interviewing Techniques, News Editing in Audacity

 

Department: KBOO News Team

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Allow Groups: No