The Pilot Program, Explained

A simple walkthrough of what you get, how it works, and how to begin.

Rolled out in minutes. Self‑paced for students. No monitoring required.

See How the Pilot Works

Questions? Call 818‑879‑0858 (9am–6pm PT Mon–Fri, 10am–2pm Sat)

Professional radio broadcast studio — the type of working environment BSMG students train in

What is this?

BSMG’s Pilot Program gives your students access to an on‑demand e‑learning platform built from real‑world broadcasting best practices—so they can build stronger on‑air and podcast skills faster.

Designed for broadcasting programs ranging from high school through university, across formats: talk, sports, news, weather, and music.

Why this exists

Students love broadcasting, but most are self‑taught. It’s hard to teach yourself to be skillful in something you don't yet know. This platform gives learners a foundation of best practices they can implement immediately.

How this helps your students

Students can use the platform at their own pace to strengthen real broadcasting skills they can implement immediately.

The more students implement, the faster they improve.
  • Clear best practices (not guesswork)
  • Practical skills for on‑air performance and podcasting
  • Stronger confidence and professionalism
  • A foundation that helps them improve faster than self‑taught peers
  • An advantage when applying for internships and a first job after graduation
Radio and Podcasting

How this benefits the station

  • Better‑sounding shows and more consistent on‑air quality
  • A culture where improvement spreads (motivated students raise the bar for others)
  • Stronger recruiting: a better station attracts more incoming students
  • A stronger station recruits more on-campus students to try radio and podcasting

How this benefits the Program Director (without adding work)

  • No monitoring or grading required
  • No added workload to “run a class”
  • A simple rollout plan (launch email + access instructions)
  • Rolling start dates (you choose what fits your schedule)
  • Optional kickoff Zoom to launch cleanly with a student leader
Diverse Team Influencers Creating Channel Content

How this benefits the university

  • Student development and career readiness
  • A more professional student media presence on campus
  • A stronger story for recruiting and retention (student engagement + leadership)
  • A practical, scalable training resource without adding a faculty course
Studio Camera

What students learn (high‑level)

Students can move quickly through what they need most:
  • On‑air fundamentals & performance habits
  • Interviewing, storytelling, and show structure
  • Sports & talk execution
  • News, weather, and station standards
  • Podcast planning and production basics
  • Professional workflows and best practices

Testimonials

“My mentor gave me a five minute segment on his show every Thursday during my BSMG training. I was eventually hired to take his place when he left.”
- Ellis C, BSMG student
“I was offered a job with a country radio station in Kansas because of what I learned during my BSMG training.”
- Justin M, BSMG student
“My BSMG mentor got me in the business doing Dana Hills football games while I was training.”
- Matt S, BSMG student

Pilot details

60‑day pilot program (limited to 7 stations)

Try the platform for 60 days. If it helps your students, you can continue. If not, you walk away.

How the pilot works

1

Choose a launch date (rolling starts)

2

You receive a ready‑to‑forward launch email + student access instructions

3

Students train self‑paced and implement what they learn on‑air

4

Optional 30‑minute kickoff Zoom (PD + student leader)

5

End‑of‑pilot check‑in and next steps

Cost

$500 per station (invoice preferred)

  • Unlimited student access during the pilot
  • 100% of the pilot fee credited toward the annual program if you continue
Podcasting

Start the pilot

Schedule a 15-minute call
Request an invoice

Pay via Stripe to start immediately

Or call now: 818‑879‑0858

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