Moorpark College’s radio station KMCJ 101.5 has started something new. The Film, Television and Media department is conducting live remote broadcasts right here on campus.

Jason Beaton, radio and audio faculty and a radio disk jockey for The Ranch country radio station in Simi Valley, teaches the class FTVM M45-Radio and Podcasting. In his class, Beaton teaches students how to create, produce and edit shows live and on air.

A live remote is a show that is produced away from the radio station and then synchronized with the station so that it can also be heard there. In order to have a live remote, a team of people such as the producer, two hosts, guests, a board operator and equipment are needed in order to make the live remote operational.

Steven Suarez, 21-year old communications major, enjoys being a part of the live remotes.

“Live remotes are significant to radio, the campus, and it is a great method of showing the students what the FTVM department can do,” said Suarez. “My favorite part about the live remotes is that people see you doing them and you get recognized for it.”

Just like Suarez, Bridget Fornaro, 20-year-old journalism major, loves doing the live remotes, but says it takes knowledge of it to be successful.

“You have to know what you’re doing,” said Fornaro. “It’s really fun to get the live experience.”

Chandler Cole, 20-year-old sports psychology major, is one of the producers of the live remotes that are made on an hourly basis.

“I like being able to help everything run smoothly,” said Cole. “I like being able to handle situations.”

Finding guests for the live remotes has been a great way to get students involved and gives them opportunities to talk about their overall experiences at school, said Cole.

The live remotes are now a big part of how radio shows will be produced on campus. Since they’ve been such a success, different school departments at Moorpark College are requesting that the Film, Television and Media department be more involved with other events that are being held on campus.

If you are interested in tuning in to 101.5 KMCJ-Moorpark College Jams, download the MIXLR application on your phone and search for KMCJ. The live remotes promise to keep you up to the minute with what is happening throughout campus from news, music, hot topics, and live discussions.