National Student Media Convention

Shrinking budgets, and a perception held by some that radio is “dead” anyway, makes it more important than ever to prove your relevancy on campus. Learn how to keep your station safe and discover the quantitative and qualitative data you need to make the case to the people who need to hear it most

Learn the key things you've never before considered on a story scene to capture the best video and sound to maximize emotional storytelling  through the eyes and ears of the best photojournalist in the country, KING 5's duPont-winning Joseph Huerta.

Writer-Producer Rick Dunkle ("Criminal Minds") discusses how storytelling skills are fundamental to success in all business endeavors. Everyone has a story do to tell or to capitalize upon and Rick will show you how to take your storytelling to the next level through transmedia narratives aimed at making the best of each platform available to you.

Does your station have an FCC license? You need to know how to protect it! This interactive session will include info about Online Public Inspection File requirements, regulations and requirements to keep that license. We'll discuss the FCC technical and administrative rules pertinent to college broadcast stations and identify the most common violations and pitfalls to avoid. We'll also cover what types of sanctions the FCC may issue for various violations and what to do if the FCC comes-a-knockin’.

While the use of AI is easily seen in the creation of media content, it is also impacting the business of media.  In this session, you'll hear from a veteran media professional who speaks from personal experience about how AI is changing the industry and how you can prepare for it.