The Broadcast Education Association (BEA) Announces Library of American Broadcasting Foundation (LABF) as the 2025 Career Fair and Graduate Student Showcase Sponsor at NAB Show
For Immediate Release: January 21, 2025
Contact: Heather Birks |
Washington, D.C. –
The Broadcast Education Association (BEA) is pleased to announce that the Library of American Broadcasting Foundation (LABF) will serve as the official sponsor of the 2025 Career Fair and Graduate Student Showcase at the NAB Show in Las Vegas. Taking place on Tuesday, April 8, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, this highly anticipated event will connect top students, industry professionals, and recruiters, providing a dynamic environment for talent discovery and networking.
The LABF Career Fair, presented in partnership with the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), NAB Leadership Foundation (NABLF), RAB, Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA), and SMPTE, will highlight the next generation of broadcasters and media leaders.
“The LABF is absolutely thrilled to partner with the Broadcast Education Association on this year’s Career Fair in Las Vegas,” said LABF Co-Chairs Heidi Raphael and Jack Goodman. “BEA’s mission underscores our commitment to fostering the next generation of talent in broadcasting and media while promoting the rich history of broadcasting to inspire and guide future generations.”
“We are incredibly excited to partner with the Library of American Broadcasting Foundation for the 2025 LABF Career Fair and Graduate Student Showcase,” said BEA Executive Director, Heather Birks. “The LABF’s commitment to preserving the legacy of broadcasting and promoting the future of media aligns perfectly with our mission to support the professional and academic development of students entering the broadcast and media industries.”
The LABF Career Fair will bring together students, young professionals, and recruiters from all over the country, offering a unique opportunity for job seekers to engage with leading companies and professionals in the field. Student participants include award recipients from BEA’s Festival of Media Arts, scholarship winners, RAB Student Scholars, BEA Collegiate Media Chapters, and members of AERho honors society.
For more information about the LABF Career Fair, including registration details, visit https://www.beaweb.org/conv/career-fair-graduate-school-showcase/.
About BEA – BEA is the premier professional association for educators, students, and industry professionals involved in the study, teaching, and research of electronic media and multimedia enterprises. With more than 2,500 members worldwide, BEA fosters collaboration and innovation in broadcast education, offering valuable opportunities for networking and professional growth.
About the BEA Convention – BEA’s annual convention is held in conjunction with NAB Show every spring in Las Vegas. Attracting over 1,300 educators and students, the convention features more than 250 sessions, research panels, workshops, and an exhibit hall, making it the largest conference partner of NAB Show. For more information, visit www.beaweb.org/conv.
About LABF – LABF serves the philanthropic arm of the Library of American Broadcasting, the nation’s most extensive collection of broadcast history, policy and tradition, including historical documents, professional papers, oral and video histories, books, scripts and photographs preserved at the University of Maryland. In addition, the LABF presents the Annual Giants of Broadcasting Event, which pays tribute to trailblazers in the radio and television industry. For more information, please visit www.tvradiolibrary.org.
Visit www.beaweb.org for more information