UW-Stevens Point student honored as ‘true leader’
The station manager for WWSP-FM, the student run radio station on the UW-Stevens Point campus, will be recognized with the WBA Student Leadership Award at the WBA Student Seminar. Alex Strouf was nominated by WWSP Faculty Advisor and General Manager…
Four to be awarded scholarships at Student Seminar
Four scholarships will be given out during the WBA Student Seminar on March 6 to students studying broadcasting in Wisconsin. Learn more about the WBA Student Scholarship program and apply here. Interested in supporting the scholarship program? Learn more here….
Student navigates college as an aspiring broadcast journalist
Be persistent. It’s a simple phrase, but one Gretchen Gerlach lives and breaths right now as she’s wrapping up her senior year at UW-Madison. If worrying about the pandemic isn’t exhausting enough, Gerlach has taken on several experiences to prepare…
Student scholarship competition underway
Do you know a student who could use assistance with educational expenses? The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation offers four scholarships. Students who meet eligibility requirements are encouraged to apply for these scholarships: David L. and Rita E. Nelson…
No need to reinvent the wheel… but don’t be the dinosaur
I started my career as an account executive. I helped create effective commercials and advertising schedules for clients. It will always be one of the most rewarding aspects of my career. Since then, I have always been the person in…
Program helps broadcasters support student journalists
A new student journalism program offers high school students the chance to learn marketable skills in the field of journalism while giving broadcasters the opportunity to help these students be a part of the future of the industry. The Student…
Eighteen hours a week at $9.25 an hour
Note: I started working on this article long before the coronavirus pandemic began. I fully understand that many stations are in crisis mode at present with revenue challenges, hiring freezes and even layoffs. However, the issues I’ve raised here predate…
Thrive through pandemic by ‘turning setbacks into comebacks’
Years ago, when I was member of the National Press Photographers Association, I attended a conference that featured guest speakers who shared stories of their careers and examples of their work. One featured speaker resonated with me with a simple…
Broadcasters meet the future at Student Seminar
“It was a great seminar and helpful information.” “I had a very eye opening experience and learned there are a lot of opportunities.” “I enjoyed the variety of sessions.” “I have been inspired.” “The seminar was overall very beneficial.” Those…
