izzi's blog

Hi folks,

Remember Al, Glynn and Rebecca? They won this little contest back in September. Well, today is the day they deliver their final TQ challenge - the full length pilots for the shows they want to host.

As I type, I'm listening to Rebecca's program and it's quite great. We'll have her show, and work from Glynn and Al up on Friday night for your weekend listening pleasure.

There's no voting this time around, but your comments are welcomed and encouraged.

While you're listening to the future of public radio, don't forget to rate public radio present. The networks are listening:

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Hi folks,

Here are two really interesting job opportunities for people interested in developing programs.

The "History Hotline" is being developed for regional distribution initially, with interest in future national expansion. The team is enthusiastic, open to feedback, and committed to making great radio. They are also grown-ups.

Check it out and thanks - Izzi

VFH Radio at the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities is seeking a creative Producer for "The History Hotline" radio program. With the support of an Associate Producer and Research Assistant, the Producer will have primary responsibility for developing a weekly, one-hour, local/regional “call-out” show with national potential. The Producer will plan, research, coordinate, direct, and record listener calls and feature production sessions with the Hotline hosts and will edit, create, and distribute broadcast-ready programs. VFH seeks a radio professional with significant production experience, preferably with a background in American history. Applications must be submitted electronically at the Jobs@UVa website which can be accessed on the web at: https://jobs.virginia.edu. The posting number for this position is 0601226. The position is listed as open until filled. The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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Throughout the Talent Quest you've been reviewing work by people new to public radio. Now we're switching things up.

What do you think of the programs already on the air and some new ideas from the networks?

For the next several weeks, the big three networks -- NPR, PRI, and American Public Media -- are offering some of their programs for your review and comment. Check it out:

http://www.publicradioquest.com/node/2679

What elements of the programs do you like, what could be better, and who's really hosty?

Be constructive: the networks are listening. In December, your comments will be shared with the programming chiefs at all three networks.

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Ok, I have no idea if that's the way you spell muckety muck.

New Quest video went up on YouTube today. This one features interviews with public radio movers and shakers about the Quest, the winners, and the role talent plays in the future of public radio.

The interviews were recorded in September just after we announced Glynn, Al, and Rebecca as winners.

Enjoy.