Broadcasters: Job Openings, Internship Tips & More from the MAB Foundation!

Issue #2 - April 2017

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In Beyond the Classroom this month, Michigan broadcasting job opportunities, a review of our recent student awards luncheon and an interview with News Director Jam Sardar.

Also in this month's issue, students write about picking the right college, the benefits of local broadcasters and how to make the most of your broadcasting internship.

Interested in joining the MAB Foundation's Student Advisory Committee for the 2017-2018 term? Find out more about the application process at the end of this email.

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2016-2017 MABF Student Advisory Committee

NEWS & EVENTS

MABF Student Broadcast Awards Luncheon

By Jordan Robinson

Rockford High School

On Wednesday March 8, 2017 the MAB Foundation held their annual Student Awards Luncheon to celebrate the hard work of Michigan broadcasting students that entered their work into the Michigan Student Broadcast Awards. Read more here...


High School Radio Program of the Year, Avondale High School

Check Out a Winning 2017 Michigan Student Broadcast Awards Entry!

First Place, High School Television

Sports Announcing Team

Montrose Digital Media TV (MDM-TV)

Eric Vandefifer and David Sackrider - MDM-TV.com

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Student Advisory Committee Applications

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2017 Michigan Student Broadcast Award Winners List

BROADCASTING JOBS IN MICHIGAN


Do you Need a Job or Internship? Start Here. By Lindsey Cameron L'Anse Creuse High School North Looking for a summer job or internship in the broadcasting industry? The MAB's Job Bank has your back! Read more here...	Have you Considered Becoming a Multi-Media Journalist? Here's an Opening! Here is a prime example of just one of the many opportunities that can be found on the job portal: Multi-Media Journalist, WLUC-TV	Broadcasters for Hire By Haley Nash Rockford High School The Michigan Association of Broadcasters provides a free "Broadcasters for Hire" service to help stations and job seekers in Michigan fill vacant broadcasting positions. Read more here...

NOTES FROM THE PROS

A Day With Jam Sardar

By Geneva Bass

Central Michigan University

Like many college students going into broadcasting, I often think about what it will be like to work in the field and all of the different opportunities that are out there once you jump in. Luckily, I had the chance to sit down and chat with News Director at WLNS in Lansing, Jam Sardar, to learn more about what it takes to be successful in this business. Read more here...

STUDENT EDITORIALS


The Benefits of Local Broadcasters By Sean Cain Adrian College Over the last five to ten years, there have been many news stories that involve the fates of loved ones, and the security of our nation. If you will recall in April 2013, a terrorist set off a bomb at the finish line of the Boston Marathon. This was one of the first times I had experienced the lack of journalistic integrity on the Internet. Read more here...	Picking the College for You! By Lauren Butzer Grand Valley State University The process of applying to colleges can be intimidating and stressful. Once you have turned in all of your applications, transcripts and essays, you feel a tremendous weight lifted off your shoulders. Finally, you can breathe and focus on finishing your senior year on a high note. Read more here...	Making the Most of Journalism Internships By Charlie Kadado Wayne State Uninversity Successful journalism internships often lead to job opportunities and should be taken seriously and carefully. News directors say they hire many successful interns who show a desire to contribute and enhance the news product. The best interns come early and leave late, and contribute to the daily news-gathering operation. Read more here...

AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS

Congratulations Broadcasting Scholarship Winners!

By Hannah Vogel


	WXYZ-TV Broadcasting Scholarship Winner Amanda Barberena (R) with Chuck Stokes, Director; Editorial & Public Affairs at WXYZ (L)

Central Michigan University

The MAB Foundation would like to congratulate the 2017 scholarship winners! The students receiving these awards are a part of a new generation of creative and bright broadcasters. The scholarships included multiple categories at both the high school and collegiate levels and were open to any student studying broadcasting. The awards included scholarships given from the MAB Foundation, as well as station sponsored awards. The winners represented a wide variety of young men and women attending a diverse selection of colleges and universities throughout the state. Read more here...

STUDENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPLICATIONS

2017-2018 Student Advisory Committee Member Applications

By Mariah Iltis


	2016-2017 MABF Student Advisory Committee Members

Ferris State University

In July of 2009, the MAB formed its first Student Advisory Committee. Since then, it has been central to the planning of events such as the Great Lakes Broadcasting Conference (GLBC) and the Broadcasting Career Builder Conference (BCBC). These programs target high school and college students interested in the development of mainstream media. Read more here...

2016-2017 MABF Student Advisory Committee Members

Members: Nick Alarcon · Kendall Ashman · Geneva Bass · Lauren Butzer · Jordyn Bruns ·

Sean Cain · Lindsay Cameron · Natalie DeLong · Ilene Gould · Mariah Iltis · Charlie Kadado ·

Haley Nash · Jordan Robinson · Scott Vander Sloot · Hannah Vogel

MABF Board Chair: Jennifer Williams

MABF Advisor: Bill Keith

MABF President/CEO: Karole L. White

SAC Coordinator/MAB Marketing Manager: Rachel Krause

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