Student & Faculty Networking Nights
Student Networking Nights
Next Event is for STUDENTS on Monday, October 6 @ 7:00pm
BEA’s Networking Nights are back this fall and we’re planning sessions to help you prepare, connect, and launch your future. These events are a space where students and faculty from across the country connect with accomplished professionals to explore the skills, strategies, and insights that will shape their future careers. At this event you will be able to interact directly with guests in virtual chat “lounges”. Our first event this fall will be for students, and will provide valuable insight on navigating your senior year in anticipation of your future career planning and prep.
Brought to you by BEA, NAB, NABLF and Community Marketing Revolution.
2025-26 Event Schedule
October 6 Participants To Be Announced
Participating Job Boards
Previous Media Professional & Guest Speakers
Past media professionals include:
Christi Schreiber, President & CEO, Colour Basis
Heather Dunn, Senior Placement Specialist, Talent Dynamics
Chip Mahaney, Emerging Talent Leader, The E.W. Scripps Company
Stephen Crews Talent Acquisition Specialist, Gray Television
Umeko Thomas, Board op/executive producer, Salem Media Group
Jen Harriger, Early Career Recruiter, Hearst Television
Luke Henderson, Senior Trainer, CNN Academy
Sinan Sadar, Director of News Talent Recruitment, Hearst Television
Kim Dallow, Director of Radio Operations, Cox Media Group
Levi May, Director of Branding & Programming, KRMG Tulsa
Jim Reimer, Vice President, Human Resources, Draper Holdings
Nancy Robinson, Director, Internship Program, Television Academy Foundation
Paul A. Spinelli, AVP, Engineering, Sinclair Broadcast Group
Colby Tyner, SVP, Programming, Radio One/Reach Media
Steve Shultis, CTO, NY Public Radio
André Yancey, Asst. Brand Manager, Audacy
Jennifer Dale – Vice President, Recruiting; Gray Television
Ashley Greer – Senior Recruiter | Talent Acquisition; Cox Media Group
Misti Turnbull – Vice President, News; Cox Media Group
Dan Bennett – Regional Vice President Dallas/ at Cumulus Media Dallas
Michael Spiesman, VP, Sales & Marketing; Allen Media Broadcasting
Andrew Rowan – Multimedia Journalist, WCPO
Matt Peschau, Business Development Manager – Education; Ross Video
BEA Student Networking Night is such a valuable tool! I was able to make personal connections with recruiters and industry professionals, as well as like-minded students. Meeting in a small group setting with recruiters gave me a comprehensive idea of what applying for jobs would be like, and I even got a job offer as a result! Networking is a very important skill in the broadcast field, and relationships I made at networking night will serve me well into my career.
