Ever dreamed of your own radio show? Now could be your chance … Make a pitch to CIWS-FM WhiStle Radio!
Volunteers are the lifeblood of our station, and we need you-after all, you're the "by people you know" part of our motto!
The quick version of all this is if you're passionate about radio, we'd like you to volunteer with us!
Here's the long version, a few things to keep in mind when making your pitch:
Commitment to our community radio station is essential.
We will train you. Experience is not necessary.
These are volunteer positions, they are not paid.
The CRTC requires that at least 25% of our content be community-oriented spoken word
Ask yourself, "do I want to do a feature or an entire show?".
Think about how often you can commit:a half hour daily show , a ten minute weekly piece … whatever.
Think about when you can commit. Part of the success of your show will come from its predictability and consistency- "same bat-time, same bat-channel" kind of thing.
Ideally, a pitch will come from at least two people. One person will be the main announcer and one person will be the main producer.
Still reading? If your idea is accepted, station formats and guidelines must be followed and an agreement will need to be signed. Don't worry, we'll explain all of that when the time comes.
Here are some questions to help you deliver your pitch successfully:
What makes you a good announcer?
How is the show different from what is currently available in the GTA?
Who will listen to your show and why will they listen?
Is the show live or pre-recorded?
Is the show primarily talk or music?
If your show is a music format, can you ensure that it is at least 50% Canadian music (by the MAPL standard) . We have other restrictions too … but don't get bogged down in detail at this point.
If your show is talk format, who will you talk to?
You can also pitch a position-we need reporters, anchors, and producers. We are also looking for people to write, voice and produce an on-going comedy show and teens to host a teen music show.
So, take your time, write your pitch and contact us.
