Get involved

You can join WUMC as a volunteer or for course credit. Sign up for COMM 184 or contact wumc@milligan.edu to get started.

No prior experience is necessary. We’ll give you a short training session, and then you’ll be ready to begin!

DJ a music show

• One credit hour for each hour per week live on the radio
• You select the music or play our mix
• Call-in opportunity available to interact with listeners live
• Three-microphone setup for co-hosts or to invite interview guests
• Recorded option available for more time on-air with less time in the studio

Host a talk show

• One credit hour for each hour per week
• Airs on the radio and is published as a podcast
• Live or recorded
• Can be about nearly any topic you’re interested in
• Call-in opportunity available to interact with listeners on live shows
• Three-microphone setup for co-hosts or to invite interview guests

Live music

Host WUMC’s live music show “Music Buffs Live.” Featuring live music from students, the host will recruit show guests and interview them on the air. Host alone or with a friend. 1-3 credit hours available depending on show length.

Music selection

Work with our music director to select new songs to play on the air. Part of the music selection role includes interacting with the local music community to solicit more submissions. 1-3 credit hours available.

News and events announcements

Keep our listeners informed on community and campus events. Involves recording short segments and interviews each week to air in our rotation. The role also involves recruiting campus and community leaders to talk about their events. 1-3 credit hours available.

Behind the scenes

Have experience with a sound board, church or theater sound, or love tech and are a quick learner? We have opportunities to help run equipment behind the scenes to get our shows on the air.