When will I hear back?
You should hear from someone within 12 weeks.
Who decides if my show gets on the radio?
The program development group will review your pitch. The PD group is a collection of programmers from across the country. They meet once a month to go through all the proposals that come in.
My idea is for a series that would just run for a limited number of weeks, could I still submit it?
You bet. In fact, most of the programs we try out on-air will have a limited run. If your idea only sustains ten episodes, then make it a ten part series.
Is there a deadline for getting my proposal in?
We consider proposals year-round, but the deadline for summer proposals is January 31.
I have no idea how much my show will cost, do I have to submit a budget?
No. Your suggestions are helpful, but we can manage this part ourselves. Still, you should have a realistic sense of what resources are likely to be available. If your concept is only workable with a team of ten full-time employees making a weekly show, then it’s likely not going to get made as you’re imagining.
How long should my proposal be?
Explain your idea thoroughly – and as succinctly as possible. Most successful pitches are in the 3-6 page range. If you’re submitting more than six pages, you’re probably telling us more than we need to know.