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Point Park University Futures in Broadcasting Day was this past Wednesday, October 27th! We would like to thank our PAB Board Member panelists for sharing their broadcast industry stories and for giving students advice on how to begin their broadcast career!
Point Park University
Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters Scholarship
The Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters has committed $41,000 toward scholarships and on-campus events at Point Park University. The scholarships prioritize first-year students with demonstrated financial need in the Rowland School of Business and the School of Communication who have an interest in radio or TV broadcast media.
Sixteen students will receive $2,000 each – eight for the Fall 2021 semester and eight more for Fall 2022.
Fall 2021 PAB Scholarship Recipients
Congratulations to the 2021 PAB scholarship winners:
Jonah Sommers, Pittsburgh, Pa., broadcast production and media management
Natalie Matvya, Turtle Creek, Pa., sports, arts and entertainment management
Erin Yudt, Sharpsville, Pa., journalism
Michael Jeniskis, Canonsburg, Pa., public relations and advertising
Aniya Uqdah, Philadelphia, Pa., marketing and sales
Grace Lorince, Mount Pleasant, Pa., broadcast production and media management
De'Ante Johnson, Turtle Creek, Pa., sports, arts and entertainment management
Addison Diehl, Greensburg, Pa., journalism
Fall 2022 PAB Scholarship Information
Applications for the Fall 2022 semester must be received by May 1.
PAB Scholarship Criteria
Preference is given to incoming first-year students, but open to deserving returning students.
GPA of 3.0 preferred (or lower with proven broadcast media experience and/or substantial school/community involvement).
Must be a Pennsylvania resident and able to demonstrate financial need.
Submit your PAB Scholarship application
Future of Broadcasting Day and Broadcast Media Summer Camp
In addition to the scholarships, the PAB will take part in a Future of Broadcasting Day during the Fall 2021 semester, which will include a panel event for high school and college students, guest speakers in classrooms and a PAB scholarship recognition event.
Plus, $9,000 will go toward a Broadcast Media summer camp for high school students in 2022.
About PAB
The PAB represents around 368 radio and 38 TV stations in Pennsylvania – all broadcast media is free, over the air and licensed by the Federal Communications Commission.
Owners and operators include ABC, Audacy, CBS, Fox, Forever Media, iHeart Media, NBC and PBS, as well as individually owned stations.
In each broadcast station, the people in front of the camera and microphones, as well as those behind the scenes, work with a commitment to serve their community.
Point Park University
Point Park University
Shadowing, Internships and Co-op with Point Park University
In the School of Communication and the Rowland School of Business students are prepared for real life business experiences that connect the classroom to the workplace. Each of these sequentially intensive experiential learning opportunities are designed to give on the job training that will make each student competitive in today’s increasingly demanding job market.
Shadowing Program
For many first-year students shadowing is their first experience “on the job” with their chosen major. It is integrated with the SAEM 101 intro course in Sports, Arts and Entertainment Management (SAEM) which includes introductory business knowledge and skills and emphasis on how to appropriately navigate a business environment. Hosts often use shadowing as a pre-interview for internships.
Shadowing In-Person – Students schedule 20 hours of time shadowing. Characterized by an initial orientation, students then can actively participate and/or passively watch. The more engagement employers offer, the better the experience for both.
Shadowing Virtually – Students schedule four virtual meetings: (1) initial orientation (get to know you), (2) to get employers feedback on their industry research, (3) to get employers feedback on their company research and (4) to offer employers personal professional perspective/advice/advice.
Email shadowing coordinator Olivia Stawovy –
[email protected]
Internship Program
An internship is a form of experiential learning that integrates knowledge and theory learned in the classroom with practical application and skills development in a professional setting. Students can learn how courses apply to the real world and build valuable experience through hands-on learning.
Internships cover a semester (12-15 week), 150 hours total with the student earning college credit. Can be full or part time, virtual/ in person or paid /unpaid depending on the employer and career field.
Email Dawnese Booker, program manager –
[email protected]
Co-op Program
Cooperative Education or Co-op program is the ultimate embedded experience is a paid and almost fulltime program where students work approximately 32+ hours per week for (12-15 weeks) for a minimum of 384 hours total. Co-op programs are taken for credit and include academic requirements.
Email Dawnese Booker, program manager –
[email protected]
On Friday, June 18, The Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters will present its Virtual Awards for Excellence in Broadcasting. More than 90 award winners for outstanding achievement in broadcast television and radio will be recognized in this all-virtual event.
Chris Bohinski WBRE-TV, Wilkes-Barre, shows off his 2021 PAB Award for Excellence in Broadcasting for his entry in the Outstanding COVID Feature Story/Report category titled "The Show Must Go On" PA live! On WBRE...congratulations on a job well done! 👍🙌👏
Pennsylvania radio lost an amazing person today; Chuck Carver (pictured with sons Jeffrey and Kevin in 2019) died this morning in Lancaster County. He was the longtime owner and General Manager of WATS/WAVR in Sayre. He recently retired and moved to Lititz, PA to be closer to his sons and grandchildren. Chuck was kind beyond words and was devoted to his family and community. The PAB extends the deepest sympathy to his family. Gone too soon.
Check it out!
Thank you for joining us! PAB is proud to present the 2020 Excellence in Broadcasting Virtual Awards Ceremony.
Register today for "Rising Above" A Virtual Sales & Management Media Event - July 22 & 23, 2020.
PAB Members - did you know that P1 Learning offers a variety of courses for your staff and as part of your membership - the courses are free??? Here is an example...
Welcome to your description of Emotional Selling and Storytelling. In this course, we want to tell you a story about how emotions are involved in modern selling strategies and some ways you can improve those skills. We’ll also cover the basics on telling a good, memorable story. So grab a blanket or a warm cup of tea, relax, and enjoy this video.
