KEXP is proud to offer a free educational program designed to teach young people the art of music curation and radio broadcasting. Participants will work alongside KEXP DJs to develop skills in music selection, board operation, digital and physical music library management, and on-air broadcasting. The program also includes mentorship opportunities and a behind-the-scenes look at how non-commercial, public, community radio works. All sessions will take place at the KEXP studios.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?

Young people ages 15-18 who are passionate about music.

ALL PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE:

• Fully funded six-week in-person class instruction
• $150 stipend for in-person class sessions from September 10, 2026 - October 15, 2026
• $30 for each show aired on KEXP
• One-on-one mentorship from KEXP DJs
• Program duration: September 10, 2026 - June 10, 2027

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• Youth ages 15-18 based in the Seattle-Tacoma metro area
• Reliable and responsible
• Eager to learn and improve new skills
• Access to Wi-Fi
• Owns a working laptop (if not, KEXP will help provide one)
• Enjoys collaborating with others
• Passionate about music, discovering new sounds, and sharing tunes
• Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment to creative projects
• Interested in music curation
• Can commit 3-4 hours per week for class learning and homework between September 10 and October 15, plus three 30-minute one-on-one mentorship sessions between November and March
• Able to attend in-person, two-hour recording sessions twice per month
   

PROGRAM EXPECTATIONS:

• Class start date: Thursday, September 10th
• Class end date: Thursday, October 15th
• Time: 4:30pm - 6:30 PM PST (weekly)
• Recording sessions: October 22nd - May 27th (approximately two per month)
• Mentorship sessions: Between November and March

Participants who complete the full training will become part of a rotating team of hosts for KEXP’s youth-led radio program, 90.TEEN. The first show will air on Saturday, November 7th at 6:00 AM PST on KEXP.

On-air participants are expected to source their own music files that aren't already available in KEXP’s library. Please note: streaming services are not supported as a music source for KEXP shows.

Please be aware: there is no guarantee of employment at KEXP.

Applicants must live in or around the Seattle-Tacoma metro area and be able to travel to the KEXP studios.

Questions? Email us at feedback@kexp.org. 

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