Description

The KAB Student Seminar is an annual event created for Kansas high school and college broadcast journalism students. At the seminar students will hear from a panel of industry leaders on what to expect in the job market, learn about a day in the life of a Kansas broadcaster, and ask their most pressing questions. College students get to attend a career fair and high school students will have the opportunity to share their work and receive feedback from industry professionals. All students will participate in round tables where they get to chat with broadcasters from every facet of the industry. We will also present our 2022 Student Broadcast Awards!

Schedule

8:30: Registration

9:00 - 9:05: Jayhawk –  ALL STUDENTS
Welcome and Brief Orientation: Allison Mazzei, President Kansas Association of Broadcasters

9:10-10:00: Kickstarting Your Career: Tips for Securing a Job and Transitioning to a Professional Newsroom/Station

Panelists:
Nic Merenda, General Manager, Cumulus Radio, Topeka
Jesse Fray, News Director, KSNT-TV, KTMJ-CD
Jana Calkins, Asst. ND, WDAF TV, Kansas City
Glen Grunwald, On-Air Talent and Morning Show Co-host, Eagle Communications, Hutchinson

10:05-11:00   
COLLEGE STUDENTS, Big 12 Room 
Career Fair: Bring your resume and visit with stations about potential jobs.

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, Jayhawk
Airchecks: Show and Tell your best work.  
(See what other schools have produced)

EDUCATORS, International Room
KAB Award Submission Training: tips and examples of compliant contest entries

11:05-Noon: Ballroom, ALL STUDENTS
Round Tables: (meet broadcast professionals

12:15-2:00: Luncheon and 2022 Awards