DJ Packet Term: Fall 2011 What is this? This packet includes the information related to becoming a DJ on Riddle Radio. Why? So we have your information, information about your show, and to let you know how we operate. What do I do with it? Drop it off at the basket outside of our door or bring into the station during office hours. If I have questions? Email: [email protected] Phone: (928) 777-3785 Office: Student Union, Room 106/107 (check website for office hours) About Riddle Radio Riddle Radio is a student-run campus radio station and a service organization part of the Student Government Association (SGA) of ERAU-Prescott. We offer a variety of opportunities for members of the ERAU Community to become contributing members of the station. These areas include: Studio Disc Jockey (DJ) Studio DJs are the traditional face of Riddle Radio. They run a weekly show at a set time with instilling their own creativity into the show to bring a unique touch to the airwaves Event Broadcasters Event Broadcasters bring campus events, meetings, seminars, workshops, and other information to the airwaves and/or the website. Broadcasters use our remote broadcasting equipment to make this happen. Broadcasters also operate on a rotating list or signing up for a specific event basis. Sports Broadcasters Sports Broadcasters are specialized event broadcasters who focus only on bringing Eagle Sports to the air. Riddle Radio is a growing and fun service organization, working to serve the University community and provide a creative outlet for members to be part of. Studio DJ shows are free-form, meaning the choice of content and/or music is up to the DJ, as long as it follows Riddle Radio, ERAU, and Government regulations and rules. Riddle Radio is run by the Executive Staff, all members of which who are students and are or started off as a DJ in Riddle Radio. The Executive Staff manages day-to-day operations, sponsorship programs, longterm planning, and other areas required to run a successful organization. Studio DJ Packet 1 of 5 Information Sheet Plan on having a co-host? Fill in their information as well. Applicant Name (1) Applicant Name (2) ERAU ID Number ERAU ID Number Student / Grad Student / Faculty / Staff Student / Grad Student / Faculty / Staff ERAU Affiliation ERAU Affiliation If Student, What Year (Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior)? If Student, What Year (Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior)? Best Reach Email Best Reach Email Phone Phone This application is for Studio DJ. Are you interested in one of the other areas of Riddle Radio? (Refer to previous page for more information): Event Broadcaster Studio DJ Packet 2 of 5 Show Planning Guide Your Show Your show is an opportunity to allow people to hear something unique other than what the computer selects in terms of music. Simply letting the computer play music and you occasionally announcing the song title is not unique, it is actually quite boring. Understand one thing: don’t be a computer, be a person. This is where your creativity comes into play. Unfortunately, this is quite hard and we fully understand that it is (everyone on the station management team started off as a DJ or is still a DJ). Remember that we are here to help you build your show and support it as long as you are here. If you want to be a DJ and are not sure yet what you want in your show, speak to the Program Director or another member of the staff and we’ll brainstorm together. Type of Show There are numerous types of radio shows, your show could feature the different musical genres (or a specific genre) or focus on a specific topic such as: cars, news, science/technology, things to do in the area, sports, topic-based, business, highlighting local music, etc. The possibilities and combinations are numerous in nature, so consider this when designing your show. Name of Show Show Description Show Elements (Place an “X” to any elements you intend to include) – Note that you may add or cut elements at any given time. Call Ins – Will you let callers on the air to discuss a topic? Guests – Do you intend to have guests on your show? Requests – Will you take requests from listeners? Remotes – Are you interested in occasionally broadcasting your show outside of the station? Studio DJ Packet 3 of 5 Timeslot Choice Timeslots can be viewed at http://riddleradio.org/schedule Open timeslots are marked as any time space that does not have a show scheduled. Shows must be at least two (2) hours long per week and can either start on the hour or on the half-hour. Monday:__________________ Thursday:_________________ Tuesday:__________________ Friday:___________________ Wednesday:_______________ Saturday:_________________ If you have questions regarding timeslots, please contact the station via: Email: [email protected] Phone: (928) 777-3785 Office: Student Union, Room 106/107 (check website for office hours) Timeslots are issued on a first come, first serve basis. Note that you can change your timeslot to another time; however, only if that timeslot is available. Studio DJ Packet 4 of 5 Notices Event Broadcasting Notice: Throughout the year, some shows may have to be preempted by event broadcasts (also called remotes). The majority of these are due to sporting events and high priority university events, which we have worked to identify as many as these dates and times as possible. Riddle Radio is a service organization and part of our mission is to serve the University community. Event broadcasts provide the highest return back to the community, which is why we do them. We ask that you understand this part and we will work to balance everyone’s needs. We work to inform you as early as possible if we need to preempt your show with a live broadcast of an event. Training Notice: Before DJs are placed on the air, all must complete the DJ training course with training on station policies and procedures, equipment operation, and other areas related to the broadcasting of a radio show. Full station policies on obligations, show promotion policies, and other information will be presented during training. Perks: 1) Creative freedom of show themes/content as long as it falls within University and Riddle Radio policies. 2) Opportunities to be guest listed to concerts by touring performers in Tucson, Phoenix, Tempe, Scottsdale, etc. 3) Opportunities to interview touring performers. 4) Becoming part of a growing service organization. 5) Listen to the latest music by new and current alternative rock bands before it is available for sale. Studio DJ Packet 5 of 5