NAB Radio and BEA present Campus to Career, a special convention track that serves as a career bridge for college radio students – faculty are welcome (and encouraged) to attend. There are a total of three “official” Campus to Career sessions and they all take place at the Las Vegas Westgate. You must be registered as a BEA attendee or NAB Show registrant to attend. Space is limited!
To register, email Melek Demir, Director Radio Services, National Association of Broadcasters
Two lucky students will be randomly selected to win one ticket to the NAB Radio Luncheon and Private Reception. The reception and luncheon take place on April 19 at 11:30 am.
Campus to Career Part I: Fast and Curious (Leadership Roundtables)
Saturday, April 16 | 3:45 PM – 5:00 PM | Ballroom G
Our “Fast and Curious” Leadership Roundtables kick off with a brief introduction to the NAB Show and will be followed by roundtable discussions hosted by seasoned Radio professionals looking for new talent. Each attendee will select their first table. After 10 minutes of discussion, attendees will begin to rotate to another table.
Creating Compelling Content: Independent Producers are Creative, Innovative and Extremely Effective at Delivering Powerful Content. What are the most important tools? – Des Shaw, Zinc Media
The Top Five Things I Need to Know Before Going into Radio? – Kevin Robinson, Robinson Media
Show Me the Money! How to Make a Great Living in Broadcasting – Tracy T. Gilliam, Senior Vice President, Sales, Futuri Media
I Graduated, Now What? – John Candelaria, Operations Manager, Program Director, On Air Talent, Beasley Broadcast Group, Las Vegas
What I Look for When Hiring College Grads? – Keith Lawless, Vice President Market Manager, Cox Media Group
Campus to Career Part II: Rising to the Top
Sunday, April 17 | 10:30 am – 11:45 am | Ballroom G
Learn the secrets of succeeding in the broadcast industry from a veteran broadcast executive and from one of the youngest superstars at Cox Media.
Moderator: Melek Demir, National Association of Broadcasters
Presenters: Jose Valle, President, Political and Advocacy Sales, Univision Communication and former President of Univision Radio
Tim Clarke, Senior Director, Digital Audience – Radio, Cox Media Group
Campus to Career Part III: Ready, Set, Go!
Monday, April 18 | 9:00 am – 9:45 am | Pavilion 9
Find out what you need to know for transitioning into a work place with a completely different culture. Walk away with great tools that you’ll learn from Kelly Orchard, Author, Speaker, Coach and Business Consultant. And meet Ric Schmidt, an award –winning broadcaster who has built a successful radio station powered with College broadcasters.
Moderator: Melek Demir, National Association of Broadcasters
Presenters: Kelly Orchard, Orchard Media Services
Ric Schmidt, General Manager, KNOM AM/FM
SPACE IS LIMITED! To register, email Melek Demir, Director Radio Services, National Association of Broadcasters