Spring Break
National Broadcasting Society proves beneficial
Students gain experience
Shannon Davis, Senior Writer
Issue date: 3/21/07 Section: Pulse
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The National Broadcasting Society is a student and professional society of over eighty-five chapters on college, university, community college and high school campuses. It has a long history dating back to the 1940s.
The purpose of NBS is to foster meaningful networking between students of broadcasting and professional broadcasters. Radio, television, film, cable and other media outlets in the industry require broadcasters with the appropriate skills and knowledge to relay local, national and international information effectively. The members of the National Broadcasting Society reflect the diversity of the business.
Dr. Carey Martin, associate professor for the School of Communication and the National Broadcast Society advisor spoke of the benefits in joining NBS.
"NBS is an excellent opportunity for communication students and anyone who is interested in the world of television to be exposed to the world of professionals at the local and national level.
"In the last year, student leadership within [NBS] has been wonderful. We have a solid core of members, we just need more numbers," said Martin.
There are many advantages that go hand in hand with joining NBS. Students gain valuable skills that can prove vital long
after graduation.
"It gives the media production and broadcasting students a chance to have a club. We have a convention coming up next Monday, which will give people a chance to network with people who are currently in the broadcasting field," said member Brittney Grantham, senior communication major.
This is Grantham's second year involved with NBS, and she is currently their Web master.
"We try to have a guest speaker at least once a month. We've had meteorologists, anchors, producers and reporters," Grantham said.
According to their Web site, the National Broadcasting Society goes beyond the classroom to prepare college students and entry-level professionals for careers in the electronic media. This mission is accomplished through six areas of focus, which include promoting excellence, providing exposure to the electronic industry, providing opportunities for ethical and responsible leadership, providing advance media programs, assistance in career preparations and encouraging engagement in community service projects.
The ECU chapter of NBS was created in 2002. Just a year later, in 2003, it was recognized by the national organization as "Rookie Chapter of the Year."
The current student leaders are President Thron Herring, Vice President Crystal Vick, Secretary/Treasurer Amanda Mullen, PR coordinator Nadine Maeser and Webmaster Brittany Grantham.
Upcoming events include a social on March 25, a donut sale at Wal-Mart on March 26 between 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and a volunteering opportunity at the Food Bank on March 31.
The purpose of NBS is to foster meaningful networking between students of broadcasting and professional broadcasters. Radio, television, film, cable and other media outlets in the industry require broadcasters with the appropriate skills and knowledge to relay local, national and international information effectively. The members of the National Broadcasting Society reflect the diversity of the business.
Dr. Carey Martin, associate professor for the School of Communication and the National Broadcast Society advisor spoke of the benefits in joining NBS.
"NBS is an excellent opportunity for communication students and anyone who is interested in the world of television to be exposed to the world of professionals at the local and national level.
"In the last year, student leadership within [NBS] has been wonderful. We have a solid core of members, we just need more numbers," said Martin.
There are many advantages that go hand in hand with joining NBS. Students gain valuable skills that can prove vital long
after graduation.
"It gives the media production and broadcasting students a chance to have a club. We have a convention coming up next Monday, which will give people a chance to network with people who are currently in the broadcasting field," said member Brittney Grantham, senior communication major.
This is Grantham's second year involved with NBS, and she is currently their Web master.
"We try to have a guest speaker at least once a month. We've had meteorologists, anchors, producers and reporters," Grantham said.
According to their Web site, the National Broadcasting Society goes beyond the classroom to prepare college students and entry-level professionals for careers in the electronic media. This mission is accomplished through six areas of focus, which include promoting excellence, providing exposure to the electronic industry, providing opportunities for ethical and responsible leadership, providing advance media programs, assistance in career preparations and encouraging engagement in community service projects.
The ECU chapter of NBS was created in 2002. Just a year later, in 2003, it was recognized by the national organization as "Rookie Chapter of the Year."
The current student leaders are President Thron Herring, Vice President Crystal Vick, Secretary/Treasurer Amanda Mullen, PR coordinator Nadine Maeser and Webmaster Brittany Grantham.
Upcoming events include a social on March 25, a donut sale at Wal-Mart on March 26 between 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and a volunteering opportunity at the Food Bank on March 31.
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