Apply here for the Missouri Broadcasters Association Radio Talent Institute. The institute will take place Monday, July 31 through Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017.
Qualifications:
◦ A GPA of 2.5 or higher (you can ask for a waiver if lower)
◦ A completed application form.
◦ It is beneficial, though not mandatory, that the student be a broadcast major or minor and/or already work at the college radio station, or interned at a radio station. We have accepted students from other majors including Business, Marketing, PR, Advertising, English, Photography, Accounting, etc.
In addition to and along with the application, please also submit:
1. A two-page essay addressing:
why you want to be in this program
why you want to pursue a career in broadcasting
what you hope to gain by attending this institute
2. If interested in on air and programming (news, sports, air talent, etc.), please submit a 2-4 minute aircheck (audio sample) along with a resume and three references. At least one reference should be a school faculty member.
If interested in sales or management, please submit resume and a written dialogue (PDF) of a sales pitch and proposal. See the guidelines on the application form. Also submit three references, with at least one reference a school faculty member.
3. One letter of recommendation.