WAIF Radio Cincinnati - Application for DJ at WAIF Radio 88.3 FM

Dear WAIF Listener,

Thank you for inquiring into a volunteer radio program for Summer 2004 at WAIF-FM . Proposals are now being accepted for programs to air once each week, Monday through Friday, between 8am and 3pm only. Programs start on June 1 and continue all summer, about 11 weeks. Attached is the questionnaire/program proposal you requested. Read the program proposal carefully then discuss every question as thoroughly as possible on a separate sheet of paper.

Before you get started, let me tell you a little about WAIF-FM. Cincinnati's very first community radio station began broadcasting in December 1975 from the old WKRC studios in the basement of the Alms Hotel. WAIF was established on the principles embodied in the "WAIF WANTS". It goes like this...

WAIF WANTS:

Programs by and for underrepresented and unrepresented segments of the population, minorities and others with little or no access to the media.
Programs offering useful information, services, news and creative expression.
Programs featuring local entertainers, artists and personalities; and programs offering varieties of music.
Programs dealing with improving the quality of life.
Programs dealing with the causes and elimination of racism, sexism and other forms of prejudice and oppression.
Programs dealing with alternative approaches to institutions.
Programs dealing with local issues and events, and local aspects of national and international issues.
Programs dealing with the concerns of working people.
Programs encouraging listener participation and involvement, and programs which serve to demystify the media, bringing technology within the reach of non-professionals.

Does your program idea fit into the "WAIF WANTS"? If so, WAIF wants you!

WAIF is a cooperative radio station. Everyone at WAIF is a volunteer. WAIF provides the necessary training and a weekly time slot, you provide the resources, time and talent to produce your program. WAIF does not have a rigid format, to the contrary, WAIF encourages new, creative, divergent and alternative radio programs.

Are you ready for the most interesting volunteer job in Cincinnati? You have taken the first step. Now you must put your program idea down on paper. Please send your completed WAIF questionnaire with your program proposal to:
WAIF-FM, 1434 E. McMillan Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45206-2225, Attn: Program Committee.

We will call you after we have reviewed your program proposal. If you have any important questions, call 333-WAIF to leave a voice mail message. Include your name, phone number and the best time to call you.

Sincerely,
Program Committee WAIF-FM

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PROGRAM TITLE: __________________________________________

PSUEDONYM: ______________________________________________

DAY: ____________________________________________________

TIME: ___________________________________________________

TYPE OR PRINT YOUR INFO ON THIS PAGE AND RETURN WITH YOUR PROPOSAL.
FOR ADDITIONAL APPLICANTS PLEASE COPY THIS QUESTIONAIRE OR USE A SEPARATE SHEET.

NAME: ___________________________________________________

ADDRESS: ________________________________________________

APT: __________

CITY ____________________________________________________

STATE: ________

ZIP: __________

HOME PHONE: _____________________________________________

WORK PHONE: _____________________________________________

PAGER: __________________________________________________

EMAIL: __________________________________________________



IN CASE OF EMERGENCY CONTACT

NAME: ___________________________________________________

RELATIONSHIP: ___________________________________________

PHONE(S): _______________________________________________

CIRCLE THE FORM OF TRANSPORTATION YOU USE?

WALK

MOTORCYCLE

BIKE

BUS

TAXI CAB

OWN CAR

BORROW CAR

OTHER

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HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED IN THE CINCY AREA?

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DO YOU PLAN TO MOVE FROM THE AREA? _______________________

IF YES, WHEN? ____________________________________________

DO YOU OFTEN VACATION, WORK OR TRAVEL OUT OF THE CINCY AREA?

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ARE YOU EMPLOYED? ________________________________________

IF YES, HOW MANY HOURS PER WEEK? _________________________

ARE YOU A STUDENT? _______________________________________

IF YES, HOW MANY HOURS PER WEEK? _________________________

DO YOU VOLUNTEER ELSEWHERE? ______________________________ 

IF YES, HOW MANY HOURS PER WEEK? _________________________

WHAT TIME DO YOU HAVE FREE BETWEEN 8AM - 3PM TO PRESENT A PROGRAM AT WAIF?
(Be specific)

MONDAY _____________________________________________

TUESDAY ____________________________________________

WEDNESDAY __________________________________________

THURSDAY ___________________________________________

FRIDAY _____________________________________________


HOW MUCH TIME CAN YOU DEVOTE TO OTHER WAIF ACTIVITIES?

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ARE YOU A MEMBER OF WAIF? __________________________

APPROX. DATE YOU BECAME A MEMBER ___________________

HAVE YOU EVER PRESENTED A WAIF PROGRAM OR BEEN A GUEST ON A WAIF PROGRAM?

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WHEN? ______________________________________________

WHAT PROGRAM _______________________________________

I certify that all the answers given on this questionaire and all
statements in my program proposal are true.  I authorize The Real
Stepchild Radio of Cincinnati, Inc. (WAIF-FM) to investigate any
claim made by me in my proposal or this questionaire.


SIGNED _____________________________________________

DATED ______________________________________________


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SUMMER 2002 WAIF-FM PROGRAM PROPOSAL

CAREFULLY READ EVERY QUESTION BEFORE CONTINUING.
TYPE OR PRINT A DISCUSSION OF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS ON A SEPARATE
SHEET OF PAPER. BE SPECIFIC IN YOUR DISCUSSION.  DO NOT EXAGERRATE
YOUR ABILITY, RESOURCES OR CONCEPT FOR A PROGRAM. *EXPLAIN WHAT YOU
WANT TO DO, NOT WHAT YOU THINK WE WANT TO HEAR.


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1.  WHAT ARE SOME POSSIBLE TITLES FOR YOUR PROGRAM?

2.  WOULD YOU USE YOUR REAL NAME OR A PSEUDONYM ON THE AIR?  WHAT?

3.  DESCRIBE THE CONTENT OF YOUR PROGRAM.

4.  WHAT AUDIENCE ARE YOU TRYING TO REACH?

5.  WHAT IS THE GOAL OF YOUR PROGRAM?

6.  HOW WILL THE CINCINNATI COMMUNITY BENEFIT FROM YOUR PROGRAM?

7.  DOES ANY RADIO STATION (INCLUDING WAIF) HAVE ANY SIMILAR PROGRAMS? EXPLAIN.

8.  IS YOUR EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION, RELIGION, POLITICAL BELIEFS OR
	VOLUNTEER WORK CONNECTED TO YOUR PROGRAM?  EXPLAIN.

9.  DO YOU HAVE ANY BROADCASTING EXPERIENCE?  IF YES, LIST DATES AND REFERENCES.

10.  DO YOU HAVE ANY BROADCASTING EDUCATION?  IF YES, EXPLAIN.

11.  ARE YOU SEEKING A CAREER IN BROADCASTING?

12.  DO YOU HAVE ANY SPECIAL SKILLS THAT WILL CONTRIBUTE TO YOUR PROGRAM? EXPLAIN.

13.  WILL OTHER PEOPLE HELP PREPARE OR PRESENT YOUR PROGRAM? WHO? HOW OFTEN?

14.  DO YOU KNOW ANY CURRENT OR FORMER WAIF PROGRAMMERS WHO COULD SUBSTITUTE
	IN YOUR ABSENCE.  LIST NAMES.

15.  DO YOU HAVE ANY POTENTIAL UNDERWRITERS FOR YOUR PROGRAM?  LIST NAMES.

16.  WILL SOMEONE PAY YOU TO PRESENT A PROGRAM?


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IF YOUR PROGRAM WILL CONSISTS MAINLY OF MUSIC, ANSWER QUESTIONS 17 - 23:

17.  HOW MANY CD's, RECORDS, TAPES, ETC.  DO YOU HAVE FOR USE ON YOUR PROGRAM?

18.  WHAT PERCENTAGE OF YOUR MATERIAL WILL YOU BORROW?  WHOSE?  HOW OFTEN?

19.  HOW DO YOU DISCOVER NEW MATERIAL? (i.e. radio, friends, magazines,internet)
	BE SPECIFIC.

20.  HOW MANY CD's, RECORDS, TAPES, ETC. HAVE YOU PURCHASED IN THE LAST 60 DAYS?

21.  INCLUDE A REPRESENTATIVE LIST OF ARTISTS YOU WILL FEATURE.

22.  WILL YOU FEATURE YOUR OWN COMPOSITIONS?  YOUR FRIENDS?

23.  DO YOU USE SCRATCH TURNTABLES, COMPUTERS, MIDI's, DRUM MACHINES,
	SOUND EFFECTS OR OTHER SUCH MEDIA?  EXPLAIN.

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IF YOUR PROGRAM WILL CONSIST MAINLY OF TALK, ANSWER QUESTIONS 24 - 29:


24.  WILL YOU BE EXPRESSING YOUR OWN OPINIONS?  IF, YES WHAT EXPERTISE DO YOU HAVE?

25.  IS YOUR PROGRAM AFFILIATED WITH OR DO YOU REPRESENT GROUPS SEEKING, SOCIAL,
	LEGAL, POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION?  LIST GROUPS.

26.  LIST SOME POSSIBLE TOPICS OF DISCUSSION.

27.  WILL YOU PRESENT OPPOSING VIEWS?

28.  WILL YOU CONDUCT INTERVIEWS?  IF YES, WILL THEY BE LIVE IN THE STUDIO,
	OVER THE TELEPHONE, OR ON TAPE?

29.  WILL YOU USE SYNDICATED PROGRAMS OR PROGRAMS PRODUCED OTHER THAN BY YOURSELF?
	IF YES,  WHAT PERCENTAGE OF YOUR PROGRAM AND THE SOURCE OF THESE PROGRAMS?

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WAIF-FM ALLOCATES RADIO TIME AS AVAILABLE.
WAIF-FM RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT, REJECT OR ALTER PROGRAM PROPOSALS.
ALL DECISIONS OF THE PROGRAM COMMITTEE ARE FINAL.
ALL MATERIAL SENT BECOMES THE PROPERTY OF WAIF-FM.
DO NOT E-MAIL YOUR APPLICATION TO US.
ONLY APPLICATIONS RECEIVED BY MAY 1 WILL BE CONSIDERED.