High School Radio Project
The High School Radio Project (HSRP) allows students from schools around the state to gain hands-on experience in programming and on-air work for streaming radio stations, producing hours of radio programming in a matter of minutes.
What is the High School Radio Project
- The Highs School Radio Project (HSRP) introduces careers in radio and audio to high school students through real-world application via online streaming radio stations.
- The LAB loans out the equipment on a semester basis to Louisiana schools, free of cost. The school only need to provide a working computer and computer monitor.
- The equipment and internet software show students how to set up and broadcast their own online radio station for the school year.
The HSRP offers students around the state valuable and exiting hand-on experience
We bring the radio station to your classroom, allowing your students to develop real-world skills by producing the content that plays on our streaming station. The Louisiana Association of Broadcasters loans state-of-the art software equipment to schools on a rotating basis. This equipment is used by successful radio stations and major corporations across the nations.
HSRP Objectives
- Instruct students how to properly operate radio station equipment and software to produce an on-air product, using their voices to present material that enhances audience understanding and entertainment.
- Demonstrate professional operating procedures in all aspects of radio production and be made aware of jobs available in announcing, production, and other radio positions.
- Have fun informing and entertaining audience through the power of audio.
- The goal of the HSRP is to introduce the world of radio to high school students and encourage them to pursue broadcasting as a future career path.
HSRP Benefits
- Opportunity to explore a career in communication
- Radio stations offer a variety of rewarding positions- on-air or behind the scenes- which utilize and value a diverse range of skills.
- Positions include: Board Operator, On-Air Host Program Director, Production Director, News/Sports Reporter, Talk Show Host and many more!
- A boost on college applications and internship opportunities.
- Opportunity to develop critical professional skills.
- Working in a team environment
- Providing information concisely and accurately
University High School, Baton Rouge, LA: WULS Cubs Radio
To learn more about the High Scool Radio Project, or have a school in mind that would be interested in the HSRP for next school year please contact Mary Katherine Boudinot at marykatherine@broadcasters.org.