Wanted: GPB Radio commentators
November 18, 2008 at 11:35 am by Mara Shalhoup in NewsDo you think your opinions, insights, experiences or observations are radio-worthy? If so, Georgia Public Broadcasting’s daily news program, “Georgia Gazette,” might want to air them.
Georgia Gazette’s host, Rickey Bevington, is calling all would-be commentators. Here are her requirements:
Anyone with an opinion can write a commentary.
Some commentaries are issue-oriented — having our first black President, trying to outlaw baggy pants, the influx of “big box” stores, the demise of independent book stores, the Atlanta/rural Georgia water war, how digital media influences our children, whether ethanol is a good thing for our country.
Some commentaries are humorous — how you know you’re spoiling your dog when you spoon-feed it yogurt, a play-by-play of a Southern Thanksgiving, pretty much any childhood story that others can identify with.
Some commentaries are reflective on universal issues— losing a friend to cancer, dealing with a parent’s Alzheimers, dealing with death, dealing with obesity, what it means to be a Southerner, what it means to be a father.
The fine print:
- The target time for each commentary is three minutes. It should be recorded by the author.
- There is no compensation for commentaries.
- Text of the submission(s) should be e-mailed to gazette@gpb.org.
- All submissions are welcome. If GPB likes it, they’ll contact you.
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