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Broadcasting Career Builder Conference (BCBC)
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Lansing Community College
West Campus*
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Cost to attend is only $20 before October 24, 2008…after that date, cost goes to $35 per person. Download a registration form here.
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Attention Stations!! Sponsorships are available! Click here for more information. |
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8:00am - 3:30pm |
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Registration Open |
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9:00am - 9:15am |
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BCBC Welcome/Coffee and Rolls |
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9:15am - 9:30am |
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Networking Break |
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9:30am - 10:30am |
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Morning Sessions A (concurrent sessions) |
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Being All You Can Be - Marketing Yourself for a Successful Career In Broadcasting |
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How you market yourself during your initial interview, or even on your resume before you meet your potential employer is extremely important to whether you get the job. Learn from broadcasters who hire employees like you as they present tips on how to prepare a resume, how to dress and how to interview. A portion of this session will be panelists from a variety of broadcasting jobs and another portion will be a hands-on workshop with Q&A so plan to bring your resumes for review. |
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Embracing New Media in Broadcasting |
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New media is everywhere...it is how we live, work and play. Embracing this new media, such as interactive web sites, e-commerce and podcasting in our everyday lives and especially as we prepare for our careers is vital in obtaining success. This session will focus on how broadcasters are adapting to new technologies and how attendees must be prepared to embrace these new technologies when they are securing their career in broadcasting. |
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10:30am - 10:45am |
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Networking Break |
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10:45am - 11:45am |
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Morning Sessions B (concurrent sessions) |
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The DTV Transition - What's That Mean For Me? |
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With the DTV Transition looming there is a lot future broadcasters need to know to best prepare for a career in Television. In addition, as consumers, the basics on this transition are extremely important to know. Learn from the experts on what you need to know to prepare for the February 17, 2009 transition both personally and professionally. |
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Creating Job Security by Creating Broadcast Revenue |
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Considering the state of Michigan's economy, to secure a job means that you must be able to create revenue. This holds true in broadcast sales, marketing and promotion positions. The more money you can make for the station, the more secure your job is. This session will give attendees the direction needed to help secure and excel at a job in broadcasting. |
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11:45am - 1:15pm |
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Career Café Luncheon |
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Lunch will be served during this time and the Carrer Café will take place in the Main Concourse area. The Career Café will feature representatives from stations and broadcast-related companies looking for potential interns and employees. Bring resumes, demo tapes (if available) and dress to impress! |
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1:15pm - 2:15pm |
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Afternoon Sessions (2 concurrent sessions) |
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Non-Traditional Careers in Broadcasting |
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Jobs in broadcasting go much deeper than a TV News Anchor and On-Air Radio Personality... This session will focus on other not-so-obvious, but extremely important jobs in both radio and television. |
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How To Be More effective with Final Cut Pro |
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If you currently do any video editing OR plan to do video editing at a Michigan television station OR want to learn about video editing, then this session is for you! Attendees will learn tips from one of the leading Final Cut Pro trainers on how to make Final Cut Pro more effective for productions as well as what to do to secure a career in broadcast production. |
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2:15pm - 2:30pm |
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Networking Break |
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2:30pm - 3:15pm |
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KEYNOTE ADDRESS - To Be Announced |
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This includes a 30-minute keynote speaker and 15 minutes for a wrap-up with prizes. |
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