Program Director Application: Programming Information

Your vision of a weekly KCSU programming schedule:

During your interview, be prepared to talk about KCSU current radio programming strengths, weaknesses, and how you would make improvements. Also, be prepared to discuss KCSU House Podcasts strengths and weaknesses and how you would improve them.

Quick breakdown of our current program schedule:

• Podcast Corner: Broadcast multiple times a day, showcasing KCSU’s newest podcasts. Airs at 6 a.m. every weekday, 11pm on weeknights, and at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays
  following our news program.
• Sports Block: Our dedicated time for Sports Programming. Airs Monday – Thursday, from 7pm – 9pm. Our staple sports show “Rambler’s” always airs Thursday night
• Rocky Mountain Review: KCSU’s news program. Airs twice a week at 4 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The RMR is followed by our top podcast of the week at 4:30 p.m.
• Live and Local: Our bi-weekly Live In-Studio showcasing local bands. Airs every other Sunday from 11-1 a.m.
• Weekly Gems: KCSU’s Music Directors host this show, counting down our current Top Ten songs at the station. This showtime depends on the Music Director’s schedule, but is currently hosted on Wednesdays from 1 – 2 p.m.

KCSU Current Format Descriptors

On-Air (Broadcast) Content

• KCSU is licensed to serve its city of license, Fort Collins. KCSU programming, in order of priority, should serve: (1) Colorado State University students, (2) the campus community, and (3) other listeners.
• From 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays, KCSU plays cutting-edge, college and local music that will not generally be aired on commercial stations. These hours are known as “rotation hours.”
• Rotation DJs play ½ KCSU music, ¼ local music, and ¼ a selection of their own music.
• Outside of rotation hours, KCSU welcomes specialty programming for news, podcasts, public affairs, specialty music shows, sports, and talk shows during evening hours. Students involved in other organizations, cultural groups, advocacy groups, student government, etc. are encouraged to participate in KCSU programming during these specialty hours.
• On summer and winter break, KCSU welcomes alumni and community members to DJ at the station to keep it sounding alive and continue our mission.

Digital (Online) Content

• After discussing KCSU live radio schedule above, be prepared to detail how you would improve KCSU’s digital content. Specifically, talk about KCSU’s current podcasts and how they can improve. Furthermore, discuss content on KCSUFM.com and how it can be improved.