National Radio Talent System

Here it is - our final recap for Confer Radio Talent Insititute:
🔹Don Bedell, director of business support, WPSU-FM/TV, shared the difference between public radio and non-commercial.
🔹Steve Scott, afternoon news anchor for WCBS News Radio 880, shared how to do great news/talk radio and how to put it together and deliver it.
🔹Kyle Leff, on-air personality and assistant program director for POP 93.3, walked our students through how to go from a college student to a radio pro.
🔹Sean O'Mealy, regional market manager, Seven Mountains Media, discussed how to build our students' marketing position in the new world.
🔹True to tradition, Kerby Confer read "Oh, The Places You'll Go" to our students and they were given their certificates!

Thank you so much for following along and we can't wait to do this all over again in 2025.

Our students kicked off Memorial Day Weekend with another jam-packed day at Confer Radio Talent Institute:
🔹They got up with the sun to be part of the live morning show broadcast with Shelly Woods and Harry Mann from Bigfoot Country Morning Show and Seven Mountains Media.
🔹The duo also did a session about show prep and what all is involved with getting a show together.
🔹Jerry Valeri, programming and talent development operations manager with Seven Mountains Media went over who a program director is and what they look for.
🔹After lunch, Jackie Spicher, on-air/program director, Seven Mountains Media discussed the role of a digital program director and the content radio stations need.
🔹Derrick "DC" Cole, CHR program director, iHeartMedia, shared the importance of music scheduling and did another aircheck master class.

We will be back next week with the final day of coverage!

Jeff Schmidt

We know it's Friday but we also know you're looking for your Thursday recap.
🔹Jim Loftus, chief executive officer, Times-Shamrock, Inc., shared tips on how to make resumes and cover letters matter.
🔹Our students then got a creative writing and storytelling seminar from TJ Hower, creative director for Seven Mountains Media and 2023 Radio Mercury Awards winner!
🔹Jon Zellner, president of programming operations and digital music, iHeartMedia, NY, shared how to get a great job and did an aircheck masterclass.
🔹Laura LeBeau, program director, morning show host and director of news & public affairs programming at 99.7 WILB Radio shared why local community news matters in today's radio.

Stay tuned for more updates!

Our students were on the road in Philly yesterday, wanna know what they were up to?
🔹They took a tour of Beasley Media Group Studios with Joe Bell, vice president/market manager.
🔹John Kincaide and the Fanatic Morning Show Crew showed them how to develop a sports morning show.
🔹Still on the sports trend, Scott Masteller, program director, WPEN 97.5 FM discussed the programming needs for sports talk radio.
🔹For those interested in the marketing side of radio, Eric Simon and Todd DiFeo from the marketing/promotions team talked about how to market a sports station.
🔹After a quick bite and another bus ride, David Yadgaroff, senior vice president/market manager of Audacy, took our students of a tour of their studios.
🔹Jeff Sottolano, executive vice president, head of programming for Audacy NY, shared how to do sports radio the right way.
🔹Joe Giglio, sports talk host for 94 WIP, shared tips on how to get our students' sports broadcasting careers started!
🔹Finally, we had an Audacy panel do a session called The Commitment from Leadership.

What a great day and we can't wait to share more from the institute soon!

Jeff Schmidt

An action-packed tech day two for our Confer Radio Talent Institute students! Let's see who they spoke to:
🔹Bud Williamson, chief technical officer, Seven Mountains Media, taught the magic behind the board with engineering and IT.
🔹Leah Tyler, production director and Damian Rhodes, production director at iHeartMedia spoke about the basics of great voice work and production.
🔹Karen Richards, vice president of sales, Cumulus Media, taught more RMP Modules along with Joe Wowk, market manager of Seven Mountains Media.
🔹Mike Miller, vice president of programming, iHeartMedia not only went through how to use video and podcasting for radio, but did an aircheck masterclass!
🔹Finally, after a long day, our students and pros grabbed a bite at West End Ale Haus!

Stay tuned for more updates!

Yesterday, we kicked off our Confer Radio Talent Institute at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania and we cannot wait to share our students' journeys to becoming radio pros!
🔹Kerby Confer, consultant and radio legend, and Kristin Cantrell, owner and CEO, Seven Mountains Media, shared tips on how to start thinking like a pro.
🔹Jeff Schmidt, senior vice president of professional development, RAB, went over the second RMP module.
🔹Bobbi Castellucci, market manager, Seven Mountains Media, went through some of the RMP modules with students.
🔹Jeff Hurley, executive vice president of programming, iHeartMedia Inc., shared what our students would need to know to be a program director.
🔹Our students got to chat with our pros and enjoy some🍕 slices.

Stay tuned for more updates throughout the week!

Happy Friday from the GAB Radio Talent Institute! Here's what happened:
🔹Our students were up bright and early with V-103 The People's Station's BIG TIGGER Morning Show with Jazzy McBee for a live show (behind the scenes photo of being the behind the scenes - very meta).
🔹Raleigh Long, VP/Market Manager of Cox Media Group Atlanta, got our students ready to start thinking like pros.
🔹Jerry McKenna, Brand Manager and Jenn Hobby, Morning Personality for Star 94 Atlanta shared the basics of doing a great music radio show!
🔹John Shomby, Founder/Owner of Country Radio's Coach showed everyone how ratings for programming and sales work.
🔹Rob Babin, EVP of Cox Media Group ended the day with going over another RAB Training Module and shared his vision and passion for our industry,

We have one more jam-packed day and we can't wait to share it with you!



Georgia Association of Broadcasters Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Georgia

We have another recap for you from today's GAB Radio Talent Institute:
🔹Golden Isles Broadcasting Partner and overall radio legend Sanders Hickey went through some of RAB's training modules with our students.
🔹Rick Caffey, SVP/Market Manager at Audacy Atlanta talked about How to Get a Great Job in radio!
🔹Our students then took a look into the world of radio marketing & promotions with Chandra Kinsey, Regional Promotions Directo of South Audacy.
🔹Creative writing for radio was next with Owner and Founder of MVP Magic Voice Productions in Atlanta, Myron 'Magic" Giggua.
🔹To end the day, John Dimick, SVP of Operations at Cumulus Media gave an aircheck masterclass!

We have two full days left of !



Georgia Association of Broadcasters Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Georgia

Day Two Recap - Our students heard from:

🔹Chris Eagan, VP of Audience & Operations at Cox Media Group, who discussed what programmers and content directors are looking for.
🔹Allen Power, President of Broadcast Media at Salem Media Group, who shared his career journey from starting on-air to becoming a president.
🔹Lori Lewis, owner and founder of Lori Lewis Media, and how she creates sustainable content for social media.
🔹 Newly named Broadcast Giant Mike McVay, who spoke about the future of podcasting.

Stay tuned for more on what's happening at the GAB Radio Talent Institute!



Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Georgia Georgia Association of Broadcasters

Our team is in Georgia kicking off the first day of the GAB Radio Talent Institute at Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Georgia! Be sure to follow us as we take you behind-the-scenes of what's happening at the institute.

Georgia Association of Broadcasters

Like Georgia Association of Broadcasters said… what are you waiting for?!

We are less than one month away from our application deadline for the Kellar Radio Talent Institute on Friday, May 10, and we would hate if you missed the chance to with our panel of speakers and learn the different types of careers you can have in radio.

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UNC Asheville Western Carolina University Elon University UNC Greensboro Mars Hill University Warren Wilson College Lees-McRae College Lenoir-Rhyne University East Tennessee State University University of Tennessee, Knoxville

You know what will be a great kickoff for the summer? Attending any of this year's Radio Talent Institutes like the Confer Radio Talent Institute at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania! Come with our industry pros and learn how to jumpstart your radio career by applying before Friday, May 3.

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Still thinking about applying? We have even more speakers for GAB Radio Talent Institute who are ready to help you break into the radio industry! Come and apply by Friday, April 26.

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Georgia Association of Broadcasters Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Georgia Augusta University Berry College Georgia Highlands College Georgia Southern University Mercer University Piedmont University Georgia Tech Valdosta State University University of West Georgia

Happy Friday Appalachian State University - have you applied to the Kellar Radio Talent Institute yet? We have lots of industry pros waiting to help you break into the radio industry on June 3-8. Apply now and be sure to have everything in before Friday, May 10, 2024.

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UNC Asheville Western Carolina University Elon University UNC Greensboro Mars Hill University Warren Wilson College Lees-McRae College Lenoir-Rhyne University East Tennessee State University University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Are you looking at a career in radio but don't know where to start? We have the program for you Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania - it's our Confer Radio Talent Institute! Apply before Friday, May 3, to with our industry pros and get a glimpse of the many different types of roles radio has. Interested to learn more? Check out the link here:

https://www.nationalradiotalentsystem.com/institutes/confer/

Hey Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Georgia - the GAB Radio Talent Institute is right around the corner. Are you going to miss the opportunity to with the industry pros and learn more about the radio industry? Join us and the Georgia Association of Broadcasters starting May 13 by applying here today:

https://www.nationalradiotalentsystem.com/institutes/gab/index.cfm



Augusta University Berry College Georgia Highlands College Georgia Southern University Mercer University Piedmont University Georgia Tech Valdosta State University University of West Georgia

We'd love to see you at ! Be sure to apply today before the April 26th deadline to with this year's industry professionals.

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2023 GAB Student Video Testimonial Here's what some of our students from the 2023 GAB Radio Talent Institute had to say about the program!

Come with industry pros at our upcoming Radio Talent Institutes at Western Kentucky University, Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Georgia, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania and Appalachian State University! You can apply for these institutes NOW here: https://www.nationalradiotalentsystem.com/.

Hurry before the upcoming deadlines!

We had such a great time meeting students with Georgia Association of Broadcasters at the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Georgia's Career Day and talking to all of them about the upcoming radio talent institute. If you spoke with Bob and want to apply now, check out our website here:

https://www.nationalradiotalentsystem.com/institutes/gab/index.cfm.

Today, our general manager, Bob Lawrence, met with students at UGA to discuss the upcoming GAB Radio Talent Institute and the opportunities students can have to this spring during the institute. Stay tuned for more as Bob goes to UGA Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication Career Day tomorrow.

Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Georgia University of Georgia Georgia Association of Broadcasters

Hey Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Georgia students – The National Radio Talent System team will be on campus tomorrow and Wednesday to talk to you about the opportunities that come with applying for the upcoming GAB Radio Talent Institute! Talk to Bob Lawrence on campus and apply to jumpstart your career in radio.

This year, students will visit the Tennessee Titans stadium and talk to broadcast pros at the Radio Talent Institute at Western Kentucky University in June. Speakers include Bud Walters, President of Cromwell Media, Gabe Hobbs, Media & Podcasting content consultant, and Kristin Cantrell, Owner of Seven Mountains Media and CapCities Communications. Apply to the institute today at www.nationalradiotalentsystem.com

Sheri Lynch of the famous “Bob and Sheri Show”, as well as renowned programming, talent and content consultant Mike McVay of McVay Media, will join us and speak at the Radio Talent Institute at on the UGA Campus in May. Plus, Atlanta’s V103 show will be broadcasting live from the Institute. Apply now at

Apply today! Take a huge step toward finding your dream job. 2024 Radio Talent Institutes are scheduled in Georgia, Illinois, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Kentucky. Apply at

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Come Network & Connect with dozens of Industry Pros this year at the five National Radio Talent Institutes at University of GA, Athens, GA; Columbia College in Chicago, IL, Bloomsburg University, PA, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC; Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY

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The 2024 Confer Radio Talent Institute May 20th - 25th at Bloomsburg University is open for applications. Come Network and Connect with dozens of industry professionals and get your broadcast and audio career started. Apply today!

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