The voices that you hear on KZSM 104.1 FM or visit KZSM.org represent our KZSM family, but not every member. Some of our volunteers work mostly or entirely behind the scenes to maintain the organization and create our programming, and their work is vital to creating True Community Radio.
Producers, for instance, set sound levels, time station breaks, play prerecorded announcements, and make sure broadcasts run smoothly. Kirk Fraley produces “Appreciating Classical Music,” “Bookmarked,” and “Wonderful World.” Steve Jones produces “Philosophy and Popular Music” and “Veterans Hour,” which he also co-hosts. Both have extensive experience with sound production, which they readily share with KZSM. “I enjoy producing for KZSM because I can use my talents and creativity in a very low stress environment” Kirk explains. I feel essential and appreciated.” And Steve concurs: “Volunteering at KZSM gives me the opportunity to keep doing what I love at a much less stressful level while still producing valuable content for the community.” As we develop new programs, we need more producers. If you have audio experience or just interest and a desire to learn, you could become a volunteer producer.
Running a radio station requires several computers and a range of programs and internet services. Our IT network does everything from storing and organizing recorded programs to actually streaming our programs onto the internet. At the moment, one experienced retired volunteer provides all the IT technical support for the station. “IT guy” “prefers to contribute to the station's success 'behind the scenes' vs out-in-front as a show host. It's fun because I get to keep my technical support skills active,” he says. He also prefers to remain anonymous, but if you volunteer for IT work, you’ll meet him and share his expertise.
