KCSB-FM in Santa Barbara
Benjamin Harris is a versatile professional with extensive experience in the entertainment and agriculture industries. Currently serving as Talent Buyer at SOhO Restaurant and Music Club since June 2021, Benjamin is responsible for booking musicians, managing contracts, and directing marketing strategies. In addition to this role, Benjamin has been a Radio Programmer at KCSB-FM since January 2020, curating shows focused on global funk and reggae music. As Tour Manager for the California Honeydrops since December 2018, Benjamin showcases strong organizational skills. Previous experience includes positions as Performing Arts Coordinator at UC Santa Barbara, Vineyard Manager at Purisima Ridge Vineyards, and various roles in the vineyard and farming sector. Benjamin holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Ecology from UC Santa Barbara and a Certificate in Viticulture and Enology from Napa Valley College, along with ongoing studies in Real Estate.
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KCSB-FM in Santa Barbara
As a non-commercial, educational FM station broadcasting for the public interest, KCSB enters into no commercial contracts which allow access to the airwaves and it strives to provide programming substantially different from that carried by commercial broadcast media. It is also designed to be educational for both programmers and listeners. UCSB students and other programmers are provided an opportunity to learn the fundamentals of radio broadcasting, both technically and in terms of broadcast content, and to explore more advanced aspects of broadcasting and the audio medium. KCSB insures that these opportunities are offered to a diverse community, especially people who are traditionally underrepresented in broadcasting. For its listeners, KCSB provides programming that is stimulating, informative and generally unavailable from other local media. KCSB’s news and public affairs programming places an emphasis on providing a forum for unpopular, controversial and/or neglected perspectives on important local, national and international issues. Its cultural arts and music programming covers a wide spectrum of expression from traditional to experimental which reflects the diverse community which KCSB serves. KCSB and its programmers strive for programming excellence, both in content and technique. As a member of the University of California Radio Network, KCSB supports other member stations of the network and works to share expertise and programming with those stations.