My First Radio Piece

The next project in class was to approach a radio station after we had written up a proposal idea for a story segment. Since I'm interested in the outdoors, it became a natural fit to do something with an outdoor theme. I decided to research Utah's Coyote Depredation program. I wanted to see if it had been effective in helping the mule deer population rebound (which it has been, by the way!). Here is my pitch/proposal.

Coyote Radio Story Proposal for an Outdoor-Themed Segment

Potential Sponsors: Foxpro Game calls, Scheels, Sportsmans Warehouse

Music: Licensed radio music library

Sound effects: Calls via Foxpro(sponsor agreement). Free sounds online.

Staples of Outdoor-Themed Segment: Fishing/Hunting updates, regulations/dates to be aware of, other outdoors news

Main Story: Coyote depredation program featuring host and John Shivik  (Mammal Program Coordinator for Utah DWR).

            -Topics Covered

                        * Creation of program

                        * Rewards for hunters

                        * Success of program thus far

                        * Results related to deer populations

                        * Problems with program

                        * How to get involved/started

Thank you

Shout out

Wrap up/Sponsor hit

Timing

            Intro: 5 seconds

            Sponsor hit: 5 seconds

            Fishing/Hunting update: 60 seconds

            Main Story: 4 minutes

            Shoutout: 15 Seconds

            Wrap up/Sponsor hit(s): 10 seconds

            TOTAL RT: 5:35

I was able to send this proposal off the Lara Jones at KRCL radio... Below is my proposal email...

She responded very quickly with this email.

I was able to get a green light if I made some revisions to my piece! I'm currently visiting with people involved with the story to see what kind of information I could get and who I could talk to. Wish me luck!