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Posted By: Reginald Claremont on September 18, 2026 FEATURED Content You don’t have to be on camera or behind a microphone to build a career in broadcasting. Television and radio stations need talented people with all kinds of skills – technology, engineering, sales, marketing and more. There may be a career path waiting for you that you’ve never considered. The NAB Leadership Foundation helps students and emerging professionals turn their interests and skills into careers in television and radio through training, networking and hands-on experience. Their no-cost collegiate programs offer a direct path into the industry: Media Sales Academy (MSA) Explore broadcasting careers in sales, marketing and advertising while building industry connections and gaining real-world experience through a paid internship. APPLY TO MSA TODAY Technology Apprenticeship Program (TAP) Discover broadcasting careers in technology, engineering and IT while learning from industry professionals and gaining hands-on experience through a paid internship. APPLY TO TAP TODAY Want to learn more? Join the NAB Leadership Foundation for an upcoming virtual Lunch & Learn to meet professionals currently working in the industry, hear how they got their start and discover opportunities to launch your own career in broadcasting. Lunch and Learn - Making Your Own Waves: Internship Opportunities in Radio and Television Broadcasting Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 3-4 pm ET Virtual Session Connect with media executives and program alumni to learn more about job opportunities in broadcasting. From securing an internship to starting your first job, the Technology Apprenticeship Program (TAP), Media Sales Academy (MSA), and Emerson Coleman Fellowship (ECF) will help launch your broadcast career. Lunch and Learn - Crushing the Job Interview Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 3-4 pm ET Virtual Session Join us for an engaging virtual event designed for students and recent graduates interested in launching a career in media sales, technology/engineering, programming, and production! Get insider tips on acing interviews, landing your first job, and standing out in a competitive industry from leading media executives. Learn more about the NAB Leadership Foundation's career development programs for college students and recent graduates and take the first step toward a successful career in media. Are you a New York area student or early career professional? Join the NAB Leadership Foundation Career Fair at NAB Show New York at the Javits Center and connect directly with television, radio and media companies looking for emerging talent. Wednesday, October 21 | 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Thursday, October 22 | 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Javits Center | New York City REGISTER FOR THE CAREER FAIR Select “Student” in the drop-down menu under “Your Status” to receive your 2-Day Pass for only $25. Ready to start your job search? Explore broadcast-specific job board to find open opportunities in television, radio and media from employers across the country. BROADCAST CAREER LINK If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Reginald Claremont
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