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On Thursday, July 30th at 4pm ET, the NSMA presents "Finding A Job In The COVID Economy," a panel discussion about the sports media job market, where to look, whom to contact and what to do to land yourself a position.Our panel includes:David "DB" Brunner, longtime talent agent and owner of DB & Associates;Brian Clapp, former producer at CNN Sports and news director at FOX Sports Northwest, now VP - Content and Engaged Learning at WorkInSports.com.The NSMA's Continuing Education Series is always FREE for NSMA members, and free on a one-time basis to others.
Join our panel for an hour-long discussion of the relationships between coaches and the media, how they've evolved, how each side can be better about trusting each other, and how they might be affected by COVID-19.Our panel includes:NCAA FB Championship-winning coach Mack Brown of the University of North Carolina, who is a former ESPN commentator as well;2019 NSMA Michigan Sportswriter of the Year, Angelique Chengelis, University of Michigan beat writer for the Detroit News.All Continuing Education Series seminars are FREE to NSMA members. Anyone else can join FREE on a one-time only basis.
LAUSANNE, July 8, 2020 - Statistics have shown that majority of journalism students are female, yet bylines and newsrooms remain male-dominated. From pay disparity to sexual harrassment, the challenges women are having to face on the job are glaring, but even the limited progress that has been made so far on gender equality and women’s rights is now being threatened by the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Join Steve Herz, President of The Montag Group, and author of the soon-to-be-released book Don't Take Yes for an Answer, as he discusses his experiences in talent representation, and what today's sportscasters need to do to communicate better. He'll also talk about how you can be your best critic, when and if you need an agent to represent you, and much more.The interactive Zoom session begins at 4pm EDT on Thursday, June 4th.This and all NSMA Continuing Education Series sessions are FREE to all NSMA members. Nonmembers may join for free on a one-time basis.Click READ MORE to go to the drop-down menu.
Join newly-hired Baltimore Orioles' broadcasters Geoff Arnold and Melanie Newman, along with first-year LA Clippers' radio voice Noah Eagle, as they discuss their paths to the big leagues, and what you need to know and do to make it as well.They'll join us on Tuesday, June 2 at 4pm EDT. As always, NSMA Continuing Education Series discussions are FREE to NSMA members, who must register through the drop-down menu below.
There are no secrets, no shortcuts. To become a great reporter takes work and experience.Join the NSMA's Continuing Education Series for Becoming A Great Reporter to learn what it takes, on Thursday, May 28 at 4pm EDT.Our panelists include these outstanding reporters:13-time NSMA Virginia Sportswriter of the Year, David Teel of the Richmond Times-Dispatch;2-time NSMA South Carolina Sportswriter of the Year, Grace Raynor of The Athletic;former ESPN.com reporter, Michael Wallace of Grind City Media/Memphis Grizzlies.
To say that Bryce Weiler has overcome adversity in his life is a massive understatement.He was born four months prematurely and developed an eye condition called retinopathy of prematurity that caused blindness. But that didn't stop Bryce.After college, Bryce began developing programs for fans with disabilities, including the Field of Dreams. The first teams to join him in his work were the Baltimore Orioles and the New Britain Bees baseball teams. Partnering with the owner of the Bees, he then co-founded for the Beautiful Lives Project.Bryce would like to spread the word about Beautiful Lives Project and would make a great guest for any sports talk show or podcast. You can reach Bryce at bryce@beautifullives.org, or at 812-899-5673.
Join us for the National Sports Media Association's next live edition of our Continuing Education Series. David J. Halberstam is our special guest presenter. The former radio voice of the Miami Heat and St. John's basketball will discuss his sports media, marketing and management career, as well as his must-read industry website, SportsBroadcastJournal.com.David joins us on Tuesday, May 19th at 3pm EDT, via Zoom. Click on the link below to register.Presented by Greater Winston-Salem, Inc.
Looking at the NSMA all-time state winners for both Sportswriters and Sportscasters
Join NSMA Hall of Famer Lesley Visser for an hour (or more) of Zoom fun at 4:00pm EDT on Thursday, May 14. Visser was a pioneer in print and on television. She'll tell stories of her career in the way only she can. It's bound to be a fun hour (or more) of information and conversation, with some hilarity mixed in.This is for FREE for NSMA members only, who must register before being sent an email with the Zoom credentials.If you'd like to join NSMA and participate in our Continuing Education Series, go here and then register.
Learn play-by-play tips from industry pros such as Bob Behler (Boise State), Mark Boyle (Indiana Pacers), Matt Krause (North Carolina), John Rooke (Providence College), Wes Durham (Atlanta falcons/ACC Network), Eric Reid (Miami Heat), Dave Sims (Seattle Mariners), and more. Aired live on April 30, 2020.
Join play-by-play pros Bob Behler (Boise State football/basketball), Mark Boyle (Indiana Pacers), Matt Krause (UNC women basketball), John Rooke (Providence College basketball) for a 45-minute discussion on the best ways to prepare for your broadcast, all the way up to game time. The NSMA Play-by-Prep session will take place from 11am-Noon EDT on Thursday, April 30.