Emerald Grove At The StacksEmerald Grove plays their new song Maria for Live and Local At The Stacks! … [Read More...]
Dead Horses At The StacksDead Horses live WORT's vinyl library with their song "Golden Sky." Directed by P. C. Allen - DJ and host of the radio … [Read More...]
Battlerat At The StacksMinneapolis band Battlerat plays their song "Trouble" live At The Stacks for the show Who Cooks For You! … [Read More...]
Dana Perry At The StacksWORT 89.9 FM presents Madison-based singer and songwriter Dana Perry performing live "At the Stacks." Recorded for Live … [Read More...]
Marty Baron and the Future of JournalismMarty Baron rose to fame after leading the Boston Globe as it uncovered wide-scale sexual assault within the Catholic … [Read More...]
Soglin Fires Back On Sidewalk, Trail ProposalLawmakers slipped a measure into the state transportation budget that bans municipalities from condemning land -- also … [Read More...]
The transportive lyricism of Derrick AustinDerrick Austin's poetry has an ability to quickly and quietly transport the reader to a serene place. His work pulls … [Read More...]
Maker Kits for All!Dig deep into the Madison Public Library’s website, and you’ll find order forms for some items you might not expect to fi … [Read More...]
The Diversity of CowsDrive across Wisconsin, and you’ll see a lot of cows. This is the dairy state, after all. Chances are, nearly every cow … [Read More...]
Pick the Right Hurricane Relief OrganizationAs Hurricane Irma churns up the Western Florida coast, residents of the Texas Gulf coast are still picking up the pieces … [Read More...]
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Emmys 2017: The Handmaid’s Tale and Big Little Lies the main winnersEmmys 2017: The Handmaid's Tale and Big Little Lies the main winners … [Read More...]
Hurricane Maria to become major storm near Caribbean islandsHurricane Maria to become major storm near Caribbean islands … [Read More...]
Dane County DA Defends Record, Elected Seat(WORT)--Dane County District Attorney Ismael Ozanne is running for re-election, and he’s got a challenger from within h … [Read More...]
Would New State Funding Formula Help Or Hurt Ailing UW System?(WORT)--Despite some university administrators' efforts to keep it a secret, most Wisconsinites are aware that the … [Read More...]
Challenger for Dane County District Attorney Pulling No Punches(WORT)--Bob Jambois, an Assistant District Attorney for Dane County, recently announced he will take on his boss, Ismael … [Read More...]
Volunteer Application Submit your application to volunteer at WORT by completing the form below. Please download and read the WORT Volunteer Handbook for a better understanding of the structure of the station and rules that govern it. Contact InformationFirst Name*Middle Initial*Last Name*Date of Birth* mm dd yyyy Phone*Phone TypeLandlineMobile Alternate Phone 1Phone TypeLandlineMobile Alternate Phone 2Phone TypeLandlineMobile Email Address* Enter Email Confirm Email What is the best way to contact you?*PhoneEmailSMSCurrent Local Address* Street Address Address Line 2 City AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific State ZIP Code Emergency Contact Information (optional)Name First Last PhonePhone TypeLandlineMobile Alternate Phone 1Phone TypeLandlineMobile Alternate Phone 2Phone TypeLandlineMobile RelationshipGeneral InformationHow did you find out about volunteering at WORT?*Have you been involved with WORT in the past?* Yes NoIf Yes, what did you do at WORT and when?Please tell us about your radio experience.*What types of equipment can you operate?*How long a commitment can you make to WORT?*Are you a listener? If so, what are your favorite shows?*Please share your special skills and hobbies.*Please list other places where you have volunteered.*What interests you most about WORT?*How many hours can you commit to volunteering each week?* When are you available to volunteer at WORT? (Please provide hours; we know all schedules change)MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySundayWhat would you like to do at WORT?* work ON-AIR work OFF-AIRWhat department would you like to work within?* Music News Reception, Pledge Drive, Outreach WebNews ApplicationWhich position are you interested in?* Anchor/Host. You are the lively and compelling voice of the program. Reads reporter stories, conducts live interviews, writes copy as needed. Must ad lib as needed and keep the show on track and flowing smoothly Reporter. Researches and writes stories in broadcast style. Conducts interviews with sources and edits audio for airplay. Writes anchor copy. May do field recording. May produce features with reporter narration. Feature Producer. Create weekly feature story on a theme. Includes research, writing, and voicing a script, and mixing the final story. May include conducting interviews and reporting. Talk Producer. Manages the booking of the program in concert with host, including story selection, guests, and segment length. Pitches and researches story ideas. Books and confirms guests. Oversees live broadcast in conjunction with engineer, as needed. Engineer. Conducts the technical operations of the program. Ensures program begins and ends on time. Plays all theme music and audio actualities. Gets interview guests on the phone and patched into studio. Makes anchors and guests sound their best. Keeps the program moving. Confers with producer when problems occur and adjustments are needed.If you are interested in reporting, what topics/beats are you interested in?* Environmental Issues Local government State government Arts, Music & Culture Neighborhoods Women’s Issues Education & Schools Elections Heath & Wellness Science / Technology Labor & Work LGBTQ Issues Criminal Justice, Law, Courts Food, Farming, & Agriculture Weather Civil Liberties Local Business Poverty & Economics Religion & Spirituality Activism &Political Advocacy OtherNews Topics: Other*If you are interested in reporting, which formats appeal to you? Check all that apply.* Breaking News. Responds to immediate, daily events. May involve reporting from events around town. Must like the thrill of working under pressure and on deadline. Must be available daytime hours. Enterprise or Beat Reporting. Develops story ideas not based on press releases.Digs up “scoops”. Works on a longer timescale to do more original, in-depth work. Features. Produce a regular weekly or monthly series on a particular topic. Live or prerecorded.Describe any journalism experience you have.Newspaper / Magazine / Radio / TV / Web / OtherDescribe any writing experience you have.If you are interested in hosting a program, describe any performance experience you have.How comfortable are you using technology to do the following?Word Processing*ProficientSomewhatNever TriedHate itNavigating A Computer Network*ProficientSomewhatNever TriedHate itUsing Portable Recorders*ProficientSomewhatNever TriedHate itSound Editing*ProficientSomewhatNever TriedHate itInternet Research*ProficientSomewhatNever TriedHate itRunning a Sound Board*ProficientSomewhatNever TriedHate itPosting/Upload to a Website*ProficientSomewhatNever TriedHate itWhat interests you in volunteering for WORT News? What would you like to learn?*Music ApplicationON-AIR MUSIC* Music Programmer Substitute DJ The Promos (recording station announcements)OFF-AIR MUSIC* Music Library Assistant Engineer for Live Music Outreach at Concerts Research / Copywriting for Web PostingsDJ/NicknameDo you have previous experience at WORT or elsewhere on the radio, or as a DJ?*If so, when and where?List up to 10 favorite musical artists or influences; identify your top 3 and tell us why you like them.*List the last 5 recordings you acquired, and tell us why you chose them.*How many recordings are in your collection, and in what genres?*What resources do you use to keep current with music?*What connections do you have with music performers and venues in Madison?*What kind of show are you interested in hosting?* Classical Folk World Jazz Blues/R&B Hip Hop Rock Experimental OtherWhat elements would you use in producing your “ideal” show?*How will you participate in station fundraising and outreach activities?*Why do you want to be a music programmer on community radio?*Describe any special program ideas or topics that you would be interested in bringing to the airwaves.*Office Support ApplicationRECEPTION, PLEDGE DRIVE & OUTREACH*What interests you? Data Entry Concerts Outreach Tabling Pledge Phone Answering Pledge Drive Rapper Reception (variable length shifts) during: M-Th 8am-8pm, F 8am-6pm (all welcome) Reception during: Sun 11am-2pm during women’s programming (women only please) Special EventsList WORT shows you would like to pledge rap.*Web ApplicationSelect all that you have experience with.*It is not required that you have experience with any of these; we're just gathering information. WordPress Blogger TypePad Adobe Audition Audacity Sound Forge Garage Band Chrome Safari FireFox Internet Explorer Microsoft WordDo you have a favorite WORT show(s) would you like to post content for?*Please list below.EmailThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. This iframe contains the logic required to handle Ajax powered Gravity Forms.
