Programming

Welcome to the heart of KPTZ!

Our mission is to be a broad-based and inclusive radio station, to provide high quality programming that reflects a wide range of perspectives and ideas.

For updates about KPTZ programming and volunteer opportunities please contact us at: info@kptz.org

Programming  and  Programmers  

     Joining  us On Air 

From: Larry Stein,  Program Coordinator

KPTZ hopes to be broadcasting by early 2010.   What will we be broadcasting?  Maybe you !!  

We will need many Volunteers to run KPTZ, from on-air DJs and music presenters, to interviewers, news and documentary producers, to writers, artists, politicos, philosophers, all sharing their passions and ideas. We’ll also need behind-the-scenes volunteers… fund raising, phone answering, member relations, web wizards, tech people, etc.  More later.  

              Programming on KPTZ

Our programming will be guided by values stated in KPTZ’s initial planning.

Key values that will be directly connected to programming are:  

Local Production and Relevance 

We want to present as much radio as possible that is locally produced, and about our area and its concerns.

Inclusiveness and Balance

KPTZ will be a voice for the richness and diversity of our area, and will include balanced coverage of social and political issues.

Quality

Our programming will be of high, professional quality.  There will be guidance and training from our staff for constant improvement of our on- air sound.

Emergency Communication

              KPTZ will be a provider of emergency local communications.

Education  and   Light Heartedness

              These two values will be intentional components of all programming. Radio is fun, and we should all learn from it.               

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We are in the planning phases for programming.  We would like to hear from potential programmers.  Here are some guidelines for submitting ideas.  

              Interviews and Talk  

On KPTZ we want to interview interesting people…in our studios, on location, on the phone.  What topics would you like to explore?   Who would you interview?  How long can you carry on an interesting conversation for the radio?  

Submit a demo of your interviewing skills, your radio personality, and interesting guests.   (demo guidelines below)  

Describe your areas of interest, your background and experience, and why you want to join KPTZ on air.  How often do you think you could do a program (weekly, monthly, occasional)?              

              Music  

What music do you want to play, why should we listen to you presenting it?

Do people want to hear it?  Can you make them appreciate it through your enthusiasm and knowledge?  

We will need to hear an audition of your program idea. (demo submission guidelines below)   The ultimate program will either be done live as a Host in our studio, or recorded for broadcast in your particular time slot.  

We’re interested in your presentation, the flow of your music choices, your intros and transitions, your personality and enthusiasm.  You need not include entire music cuts for your demo, but you are welcome to if you wish. 

Please supply a written description of your show idea, and a complete list of the    music you are playing in your demo. (artist, title, album, date).

Also what other music do you want to play?  Will you do interviews with artists when they are available?  

How often do you see yourself doing a program?   Why do you want to join KPTZ on air?  

              News, Documentary, Literary

We want the sound of life in the Port Townsend area on KPTZ.  We want to discuss the issues facing the region; feature profiles of notable and ordinary citizens; document the cultural, business, and social environment; promote, present and publicize worthwhile events and activities.   

Do you have experience or interest in gathering news, reporting, documentary, or literature and drama for radio?  Tell us how and why you want to participate in our programming.  

                           Send us samples (video or audio).   

              Commentary and Short-form Programming  

Do you have an idea for a regular short radio segment on a particular subject?

Birdnote, or StarDate or Writers’ Almanac on public radio are good examples.

Could you do a weekly, or daily short piece on some relevant subject or theme?

We have already had ideas submitted for: local film criticism; wildlife; word origins and usage; singing; environmental concerns.  The range of possibilities for personal essay  and commentary is endless, and exciting.  

              Demo Submission Guidelines  

Submit a program demo or work sample on CD or in a .wav or MP3 format file, or even on cassette.   (samples longer than 15 min. should be sent on CD)

Produce it with the best equipment you can, preferably edit it on a computer (Audacity is a free audio edit program on the web)

In the future we will have training sessions, editing and coaching to help you mold your work into broadcast-ready material.  

If you are interested in live DJ work, try to make it as “live” as you can, not highly edited after you record.  The same goes for in-studio interviews.

News and documentary will of course be highly edited.   

Please include a station ID every 10 to 15 minutes.

(You’re listening to KPTZ 91.9 fm, Radio Port Townsend.

I’m __your name_____.)

Submit your program demo and ideas to:  info@kptz.org or

PO Box 2091

Port Townsend Wa 98368