BEA’s Corporate Membership
BEA corporate membership connects companies with a national network of media educators, researchers, and students. Through conventions, sponsorships, and competitions, members can boost brand visibility, recruit emerging talent, and share industry expertise. Join BEA and put your company at the heart of media education while helping shape the industry’s next generation.
Connect. Recruit. Lead.
Where Industry Meets Media Education
Put your membership to work at BEA’s Career Fair & Graduate School Showcase (Sponsored the LABF). BEA corporate members receive discounted recruiter access and the opportunity to meet talented undergraduate and graduate students, young professionals, and emerging media leaders—all in one place.
More Access. More Opportunity. More Impact.
Key Benefits of Membership
Connect with Media’s Next Generation
Build relationships with students, educators, and researchers from 300+ colleges and universities while connecting with emerging media talent.
Recruit Emerging Talent
Turn BEA into an extension of your talent pipeline. Corporate members can connect with students and recent graduates through conferences, competitions, sponsored programming, and recruiting opportunities—and receive free company job postings on BEA’s classifieds.
Save on Convention Participation
Get more value from your presence at BEA’s annual convention, co-located with NAB Show in Las Vegas. Corporate members receive discounted sponsorship, advertising, and exhibit rates, plus two convention registrations at the BEA member rate.
Increase Your Brand Visibility
Receive a complimentary Journal of Media Education ad and discounted advertising opportunities across BEA publications, newsletters, and digital platforms.
Expand Your Industry & Academic Network
Corporate members receive access to BEA’s online membership directory, connecting them with a community of 2,000+ faculty, colleges/universities, and students. It’s a valuable resource for developing partnerships, identifying contacts, and staying connected to the media education community.
Gain Access to BEAi
BEAi is the intelligent online home for BEA members, making it easier to connect with colleagues, find research collaborators, and engage with BEA communities. From JoME articles to convention resources, grants, and more, BEAi connects you to the people and resources you need—instantly.
Membership Options
Partner with the Future of Media.
Corporate Membership is available for any organization interested in getting connected with broadcast faculty members and supporting the next generation of broadcasters and electronic media professionals.
NOTE: All Memberships are based on the calendar year, January 1st through December 31st. Renewal process starts mid-September each year. Dues are not pro rated.
BEA Corporate Member Organization
All memberships are based on the calendar year, January through December.BEA corporate members include radio and television stations, group owners, manufacturers, vendors, associations and other companies interested in electronic media research and creative endeavors.
Join BEA Today!
Reach emerging talent, build relationships with media educators, expand your brand visibility, and access exclusive member discounts and opportunities. Join BEA today and put your company at the center of the media education community.
FAQ
What benefits does my company receive as a Corporate Member?
Corporate members gain opportunities to connect with media educators and emerging talent, increase company visibility, and participate in BEA events. Benefits include discounted advertising and sponsorship opportunities, convention-related benefits, and ways to engage with BEA’s academic media community.
Who is eligible for BEA Corporate Membership?
Corporate membership is designed for companies and organizations that want to connect with media educators, students, and academic programs. This can include media companies, technology and equipment providers, broadcasters, publishers, service providers, and other organizations supporting media education and the industry. BEA notes that corporate membership is available to organizations such as stations, manufacturers, cable systems, and advertising agencies.
Does my Corporate Membership cover multiple employees?
BEA Corporate Membership benefits extend to the company as a whole and not as a single individiual. With that being said, BEA Corporate Membership does include two (2) BEA convention registrations at the BEA member rate. This is main benefit that would extend to an individual at this membership level.
Does Corporate Membership include discounts for the BEA convention and events?
BEA membership provides access to member pricing and discounts associated with its annual convention and other opportunities. The annual convention is co-located with NAB Show, giving participating companies an additional opportunity to connect with media educators, students, and industry professionals.
How can Corporate Membership help us recruit students and emerging professionals?
BEA connects companies with students and educators across its academic media network. Companies can build their talent pipeline through BEA networking and convention activities, including the Career Fair & Graduate School Showcase, while engaging with students preparing for careers across the media industry.
BEA Members also have access to BEAi, the intelligent new home for BEA members another key source for connecting with BEA’s network. From research collaborators to insightful teaching tools, books on storytelling to JoME journal articles, convention participation to meeting minutes, grant opportunities to T&P guidelines. BEAi helps you find what you need instantly.
What is the difference between Corporate, Individual, and Institutional Membership?
Corporate Membership is designed for companies and organizations looking to connect with BEA’s academic media community. Individual Membership serves faculty, retired faculty, and industry professionals, while Institutional Membership is designed for colleges and universities and includes benefits such as complimentary undergraduate student memberships.
What types of companies and positions are represented at the Career Fair?
The Career Fair spans the media industry, including broadcast, audio, digital, film, gaming, podcasting, sports, television, engineering, social media, and more—giving employers access to candidates with a wide range of skills and career interests.
It is also a graduate school showcase, allowing institutional members to connect with potential students and share information about there graduate level media programs.