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WMUL Volunteer Application

NOTE: The station you are applying for is a completely volunteer-run public radio station which gives first priority to Marshall University students. There are no paid positions at the station.
Have you volunteered at WMUL-FM at any time in the previous three years? *
NoYes
Name * First Last
Email Address *
Phone 1 - Cell / Primary *
Phone 2 - Landline / Other (If Applicable)

Permanent Home Address

Address *

Permanent Home Address, NOT YOUR RESIDENCE HALL!Street AddressApt, Suite, Bldg. (optional)CityState / Province / RegionPostal / Zip CodeCountry

For what time period are you applying? *
Spring SemesterFall Semester
*
2020
I am a: *
Marshall University StudentMarshall University AlumniMarshall University Faculty or StaffCommunity Volunteer
1. Marshall University students have priority over all other applicants.
2. Students enrolled in courses that include WMUL as part of their curriculum receive priority over all other students.
Student ID # 901-xx-xxxx
Class Enrollment
Check the appropriate box if you are enrolled in any of the following classes.JMC 231 - Intro to Audio ProductionJMC 321 - SportscastingJMC 340 - Basic Broadcast NewsJMC 272 / 273 / 372 /373 - Practice in RadioOther class that requires work at WMUL-FM
Other Class: What class are you taking that requires you to work at WMUL-FM?

Demographics (all optional)

Class Status

FreshmanSophomoreJuniorSeniorGraduate

Major

Double and multi-majors, enter each major on a separate line.

Commuter Status

Choose the option that best describes your situation.I stay in a Marshall University Residence Hall.I stay locally (I.E. in an apartment) during the semester, but live elsewhere.I commute from my permanent residence.

Department Interests

Check all that you are interested in. Those who wish to apply for an on-air position may be asked to either perform a live audition or submit an audition tape.

Department Listing *

News (reporting and anchoring, talk shows, etc.)Sports (calling Thundering Herd games, hosting talk shows, reporting)Music Announcing (DJ shift) - please choose TWO formats belowMusic Clearing (Clearing music for airplay, working directly with promoters)Production (station imaging, pre-recorded on-air promos and public service announcements)Continuity (writing promos and public service announcements that other announcers will read live)Online (updating/innovating this Web site and station-related social sites, uploading podcast audio)Programming (generating ideas for new locally produced shows, finding syndicated shows)Promotions (building station buzz around campus as well as the Tri-State at large)

Favorite Bands / Artists

Please tell us a few of your favorite bands / artists.

Music Format Ranking

Please indicate the formats in which you desire to work. Rank them in order of preference (1 being the highest).

Alternative Alternative Rock, Punk
5:30 p.m. - Midnight, Monday - Wednesday
9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Tuesday - Thursday

Streetbeat Urban, Hip-Hop, Rap, R&B
5:30 pm. - Midnight, Thursday
6 p.m. - Midnight, Friday-Saturday
Midnight - 6 a.m., Saturday - Sunday

Morning Shows All formats
6 a.m. - 9 a.m., Monday - Friday

Freeform All formats
Midnight - 6 a.m., Tuesday - Friday

Flashback 50's - Early 2000's: Pop, Rock, Urban, R&B, Rap
Noon - 6 p.m., Saturday

Jazz 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Friday

Blues 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday

Gospel 6 a.m. - Noon, Saturday - Sunday

The Rock Contemporary Christian, Christian Rock, Christian Urban, Christian Metal
Noon - Midnight, Sunday
Midnight - 6 a.m., Monday

News Staff Preferences

Please indicate the areas of news in which you desire to work. Rank them in order of preference (1 being the highest).

Reporter

Anchor

Newscast Producer

Weather Reporter

Class/Work Schedule

Desired DJ Shifts

Please list at least THREE times that you will be available for a DJ shift. Except for Morning Shows, all shifts are 1 or 2 hours. All Morning Shows are three hours.

Schedule *

Be as descriptive as possible, so we can schedule you at a time you are not supposed to be at work or in class. Also, feel free to elaborate on your schedule if needed.

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