As part of buildout/construction, the music library will be CLOSED from Thursday/Friday 9/7-8 until after the project can shift all the CDs back into the new shelving, at least thru Monday 9/18. So, people need to bring what they need to do their programs during this period. The library will be expanded quite a bit [...]
Please join the KPFT family of staff and programmers and friends in a celebratory send off for Renee, Sunday, September 17, from 7 - 9 pm.
Open Mic, Refreshments, Good Cheer.
KPFT Studios
419 Lovett Blvd.
Hosted by 2006 LSB Elections Team
ballot@kpft.org
If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed!
AMARC Asia pacific Regional Office
Kathmandu, Nepal
Vacancy: Regional Coordinator for Asia Pacific region
AMARC Asia pacific seeks a Regional coordinator (RC) on a long term basis. This position is based in Kathmandu, Nepal.
By being responsible for overall implementation of the regional action plan, the RC provides the executive leadership of AMARC Asia Pacific. S/he is the overall [...]
TITLE: INTERIM GENERAL MANAGER (Job Code 0806iGMI)STATUS: REGULAR FULL TIME
SITE: WBAI-PACIFICA RADIO
REPORTS TO: PACIFICA FOUNDATION EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
SALARY RANGE: $55,000-$65,000
DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 1, 2006 - 5PM
CORPORATION: The Pacifica Foundation is a non-profit agency providing educational and media services. Mission: To establish a Foundation organized and operated exclusively for education purposes no part of the net earnings of [...]
Eric and I are tweaking the production room situation in the coming weeks, and want your ideas.We’ve had two consistent problems for some time:
> People signing up for space, then getting moved by someone who moves the first person and doesn’t communicate such;
> The number of shows who need standing space and ‘lose’ time to [...]
One of the biggest requests from various bodies has been evaluations. During the drive, I got several requests from programmers for evaluations as well. Starting in September, I will undergo what I will call a program assessment for a few programs that have specifically requested an evaluation on how they’re doing, suggestions for improvement, etc.The [...]
Tuesday, August 29
6-8 p.m.
National Special for Katrina Anniversary
[local preemption to be added, likely]Monday, September 4
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Local Labor Day Special
Friday, October 15
Noon-3 p.m.
Local Grito de Dolores [y Diez y Seis de Septiembre] Special
Regular programming will be preeempted these days. Programmers whose programs are normally at times of preemptions are not expected to come in.
If you [...]
Striking teachers in the Mexican state of Oaxaca have occupied eight radio stations to voice their demands. Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/americas/5272462.stm
If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed!
Radio for Peacebuilding Awards 2006 “recognises radio programmes that contribute to peace in Africa, including programmes that reduce tensions in groups and communities, that enhance and value shared interests, that break down listener stereotypes, and that provide positive role models. Prize categories include: Drama (dramas, soap operas, sketches, etc.); Talk shows; and Youth Radio. First [...]
Hi All,Big thanks to all involved in the Summer Sizzle.
We ended it a few hours early (about 12:30 pm during Nuri’s Blues Brunch) and surpassed the goal by over $20K- the final number is over $160,000!
Great news!
You are all part of an amazing operation and I wanted to thank you for all you do to [...]
Dear Programmers,
I regret being out of town the day of your last programmers’ meeting because it is important to me to be in touch with all of you.
My name is Tucker Bradley and I am the Local Election Supervisor for this year.
My job ends after the elections are over. Knowing this may help you to [...]
KPFT’s Fall Concert Series is a series of intimate, outdoor performances provided free of charge to the community. Over six Sunday afternoons in the park, KPFT showcases an eclectic mix of musical genres by local talent for the public. Each event is themed and rotated annually to ensure the maximum amount of diversity to the [...]
Many things have been said and written during the past month about the decision by the PNB and myself to initiate a change in the management of WBAI. I have waited until now to release a public statement in order to reach an agreement with the current Interim General Manager, Indra Hardat, and to allow [...]
Hi folks,KPFT News is producing a special program to air on the one year anniversary of Katrina. We’d like to work with you - KPFT programmers - on the project.
Contributions should be no longer than 6 minutes. They can be interviews, poems or produced reports with a narrator and several sources. They should be focused [...]
KPFT will be offering raw footage of 1983’s Juneteenth Festival, which many of you have received an email about from Robin Lewis. Classic music that you will find nowhere, because KPFT recently digitized these reel-to-reel tapes for posterity. This package has been very hot this drive. Volunteers are encouraged to chat this up. Listeners are [...]
Discussion about elections, and announcements.Announcements: please remember to play PSAs (community groups depend on them); no sleeping in station (programmers at night are complaining about seeing this more); please remember volunteer log (helpful for elections and granting opportunities); if you take calls on the air, please exercise courtesy with listeners (more listener complaints of late [...]
KPFT News is seeking two part-timer staffers to fill the shoes of Renee Feltz, who will be departing in September to pursue grad school opportunities:
http://houston.kpft.org/site/PageServer?pagename=jobopening
If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed!
June 25 marked the kickoff of Pacifica’s election season. And today’s choice is KPFT’s election site, from which aspiring candidates may run for our board of directors.This is a unique moment for all five radio stations; Pacifica’s bylaws state that listeners who either pledge or volunteer at its stations may run for and sit on [...]
US - FIVE COLLEGE WOMEN’S STUDIES RESEARCH CENTER A collaborative project of Amherst, Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, and Smith Colleges and the University of Massachusetts, Amherst
The Center invites applications for its RESEARCH ASSOCIATESHIPS for 2006-2007 from scholars and teachers at all levels of the educational system, as well as from artists, community organizers and political activists, [...]
Something for programmers interested in candidate discussions.
KPFA GUIDELINES FOR HAVING CANDIDATES ON THE AIR
Given that it’s election season again, it’s time to review the F.C.C. rules for having candidates for elected office on the air. From Chapter 7 of The Public Radio Legal Handbook:
Whenever a legally qualified candidates makes ”use” of a broadcast [...]
Urban Unrest is a blog on new and old media, media justice, race, culture, politics and society and is hosted by Ernesto Aguilar, currently program director at Pacifica Radio KPFT in Houston.
70600 Visitors
