In broadcasting an “Evergreen,” refers to a prerecorded audio piece that is always good for broadcast, because there are no references to dates, times, current events, weather, seasonal membership drive pitches, etc. Nothing that could make the piece sound like a rebroadcast.
One big way you can help out in the programming department is to produce Evergreen AudioPilots or Radiozines!
AudioPilots/Radiozines are one-off pieces of programming or even limited series that are plugged in during open timeslots on the air schedule. AudioPilots encompass DJ sets, radio theater, comedy, sonic art, poetry, and all things music, arts, and culture. Radiozines are public affairs centered, meaning the format is talk radio. This might look like interviews and panel discussions.
AudioPilots and Radiozines don't have to be evergreen or prerecorded, but when they are, it adds to our library of back-up programming. We can then rely on them in an emergency. If you're only interested in producing timely content, that's great too! Every bit of programming makes a difference. You can learn more about AudioPilots and Radiozines here and keep an eye out for "On-Air Shift" needs here on Galaxy. In many ways, these two volunteer needs overlap. In fact, you can edit an evergreen version of most on-air shifts you produce or even shows produced by others.
File Specifications for Evergreens:
Accepted File Types: WAV, FLAC, MP3
Include a Legal ID in the opening remarks, as well as at the top of every hour "K-B-O-O Portland"
Longer files should be broken into 1-hour segments (this allows more flexibility when scheduling)
Resets and back announcing should occur at minimum every 15 - 30 minutes
File Duration:
Radiozines should either be 28 minutes or 58 minutes
AudioPilots can be multiple hours long and rounded to the hour (60 minute segments)
The last 5 minutes of music/culture programming should be music only. All closing remarks should be completed by the 55-minute mark in the file. This is to account for the file potentially being cut off at the end of the timeslot by the announcements at the top of the hour.
Submit the audio to thisgoogle form, with the following naming convention:
YYYY_MM_DD EVERGREEN Audiopilot/radiozine description (clean/explicit) - Your Name
i.e. 2024_07_28 EVERGREEN AudioPilot Hip Hop Soul Music (Explicit) - DJ Jazzy Jeff
i.e. 2024_11_01 EVERGREEN Radiozine Interview with Jane Doe (Clean) - Joe Schmoe
We appreciate all genres and topics!
At this time we have a high need for: poetry, radio theater, comedy, hiphop, reggae, world music, literature, and music and/or public affairs in spanish.
When your evergreen is scheduled for broadcast, program staff will notify you!
Prerequisites: FCC Legal Training
*Basic audio editing knowledge is required.
*You are welcome to edit from home or by checking out a production studio at the station.
