[FFCF-PNA] Copy of KPFA Programmer self-eval form

[Rychard E Withers]

Just an FYI... not proposing any changes... rych

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KPFA PROGRAMMER SELF-EVALUATION
Program:
Programmer:
Date:
1. What are the mission and intended audience of your program?
2. How do you fulfill that mission? How do you reach out to the intended 
audience?
What work do you do to prepare for each program?
Pacifica Mission, programming sections:
In radio broadcasting operations to encourage and provide outlets for 
the creative skills and
energies of the community; to conduct classes and workshops in the 
writing and producing of
drama; to establish awards and scholarships for creative writing; to 
offer performance facilities to
amateur instrumentalists, choral groups, orchestral groups and music 
students; and to promote and
aid other creative activities which will serve the cultural welfare of 
the community.
In radio broadcasting operations to engage in any activity that shall 
contribute to a lasting
understanding between nations and between the individuals of all 
nations, races, creeds and colors;
to gather and disseminate information on the causes of conflict between 
any and all of such groups;
and through any and all means compatible with the purposes of this 
corporation to promote the
study of political and economic problems and of the causes of religious, 
philosophical and racial
antagonisms.
In radio broadcasting operations to promote the full distribution of 
public information; to
obtain access to sources of news not commonly brought together in the 
same medium; and to
employ such varied sources in the public presentation of accurate, 
objective, comprehensive news
on all matters vitally affecting the community.
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Please rate yourself on a scale of 1 – 5 for each question. 
(1=excellent, 2=strong,
3=OK, 4=needs improvement, 5=needs major improvement, N/A=not applicable)
3. How well do you fulfill KPFA’s mission and objectives?
1 2 3 4 5 N/A To broadcast stimulating and thought-provoking news,
drama and literature, public affairs, and music programming
which informs, educates, or entertains, and provides
listeners with a progressive alternative to mainstream
media.
1 2 3 4 5 N/A To broadcast programming that will move listeners to
progressive social change and encourage critical thinking.
1 2 3 4 5 N/A To develop and utilize tools that will help us to develop
programming that serves our core listener-sponsors
1 2 3 4 5 N/A To address and appeal to a younger demographic
1 2 3 4 5 N/A To allow us to build the largest possible audience of persons
who identify with our progressive, alternative, activist
mission.
1 2 3 4 5 N/A To broadcast programming that is unique on the airwaves.
1 2 3 4 5 N/A To periodically broadcast live community events.
1 2 3 4 5 N/A To broadcast programming which serves unserved or
underrepresented community cultures residing in our
listening area and features producers and programmers from
those communities.
1 2 3 4 5 N/A To develop a program schedule that meets the above
objectives while also furthering both the on-air and off-air
fundraising that keeps KPFA on the air.
1 2 3 4 5 N/A To create a work environment which fosters respect for
volunteers, staff, and management.
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4. How do you contribute to KPFA's efforts at fundraising and community 
outreach?
5. How have you worked to build KPFA and make it stronger for the future?
6. How does the day and time slot when your program is scheduled work 
for you
personally? Is there a time slot you'd prefer?
7. How effective do you think your program at its place in the schedule? 
Is there a
time when you think it would be more appropriate?
8. How do you respond to listener concerns and comments?
Please rate yourself: (1) Excellent. (2) Strong. (3) OK. (4) Need some 
improvement.
(5) Need major improvement. (N/A) Not applicable.
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SUBJECT MATTER
-- Is the material selected consistent with your program’s goals? 1 2 3 
4 5 N/A
-- Is the quality of commentary consistent with your program’s goals? 1 
2 3 4 5 N/A
-- Relevance of subject matter to your program’s goals? 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
-- Avoid repetition in subject matter. 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
-- Cover subjects with thoroughness and depth. 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
-- Awareness of/sensitivity to a diversity of peoples and cultures. 
Please describe how
you indicate such awareness and sensitivity within your programming concept.
Additional comments:
Please rate yourself: (1) Excellent. (2) Strong. (3) OK. (4) Need some
improvement. (5) Need major improvement. (N/A) Not applicable.
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MECHANICS
-- Are you on-time? (15 minutes prior to scheduled time) 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
-- Introduction/opening. 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
-- Microphone technique. 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
-- Voice quality and technique. (reading, use of voice) 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
-- Levels. 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
-- Informal station IDs. 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
-- Self & program IDs. 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
-- Use of scheduled carts. 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
-- Reading public service announcements.
-- Delivery. 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
-- Appropriateness. 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
-- Forward announcing. (promoting what's coming up on your show and on
shows later in the day) 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
-- Cross-promotion. (talking about other KPFA programming) 1 2 3 4 5
N/A
-- Ending on time. 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
-- Segues and transitions. 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
-- Interview techniques.
Identifying self, guests, and topic every ten minutes 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
Concise questions. 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
Effective closing. 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
-- Tape quality. 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
Please rate yourself: (1) Excellent. (2) Strong. (3) OK. (4) Need some
improvement. (5) Need major improvement. (N/A) Not applicable.
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-- Tape editing quality. 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
-- Use of sound in documentaries & pre-produced programs. 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
-- Board operating ability. (if you board op yourself):
Potting up microphones. 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
Microphone levels. 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
Minimizing background noise. 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
Balance of music and voice. 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
Comfortable transition between on-mic and other sound sources.
1 2 3 4 5 N/A
-- Clear instructions to board operator on run sheet. (if you do not 
board op
yourself) 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
-- Board op performance. (if you do not board op yourself) 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
Additional comments:
What training, resources, or information do you need to improve your
program?