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The Georgia Association of Broadcasters Radio Talent Institute™ at Grady College of Journalism on the campus of the UGA in Athens, Georgia creates opportunities for new and emerging careers in media. It is truly an incubator of well-rounded, well-educated college students, or recent graduates with a passion for media and a determination to get into the business.
The National Radio Talent System™ is made up of multiple Talent Institutes at colleges and universities throughout the United States. Each institute brings in industry professionals from around the country as Guest Speakers who bring their real-world knowledge to this intensive 6-day summer program.
The GAB Radio Talent Institute™ at Grady College of UGA is the campus-to-career connection most students need to begin their broadcast career, each not only learning from the dozens of pros but are able to network with them individually. This proves invaluable, as most will otherwise never have such an opportunity to meet and speak with these professionals. Likewise, these pros already have an introduction to these students who are available for open positions.
Upon completion of the institute, students will further their networking opportunities with access the National Radio Talent System's Career Center. This is where those in the industry are able to discover and hire NRTS graduates, who very likely, will be tomorrow's industry leaders.
Here are some of the Institute highlights (See Curriculum for more)
- Now is the Time to Start Thinking Like a Pro
- Radio's Digital Content & Social Media
- Programming Sports Talk Radio
- How to Get In and Win
- Marketing and Promotions - Doing It Right
- Basics of Great Voice Work and Production
- Goal Setting & Time Management
- Doing It Live & Voice Tracking
- How to Get a Good Job
- How to Do A Great Talk Radio Show
- Basics of Doing a Great Music Radio Show
- Music Scheduling How & Why
- Sales & Marketing
Daily Curriculum
for the GAB Radio Talent Institute
| 8:45am |
Opening Comments |
Janice Hume, PhD Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
jhume@uga.edu
Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communications - Athens, Georgia
Bob Houghton, President
bhoughton@gab.com
Georgia Association of Broadcasters, Atlanta
|
| 9:30-10:30pm |
It's Not Your Parent's Radio |
Erica Farber
Recent President & CEO RAB/NRTS
New York, NY |
| 10:45-11:45pm |
RAB Training Module:
#2 - Prospecting - Finding and Evaluating Prospects |
Kent Dunn, Regional Vice President
kent.dunn@bbgi.com
Beasley Media Group, Augusta/Fayetteville, GA |
| 12 noon-1:00pm |
Lunch
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|
| 1:00-2:00pm |
On Air/Production Voice-Over: Creatively Communicating"
|
Vito Gorinas, Production Director/Voice Actor
vito.gorinas@cumulus.com
Cumulus, Atlanta |
| 2:15-3:15pm |
RAB Training Modules
#3 - Getting the Appointments
#4 - Conducting a Great CNA |
Val Carolin, Regional VP/GM
val.carolin@salematlanta.com
Cumulus, Atlanta |
| 3:30-4:30pm |
Music Scheduling - How & Why?
#4 - Conducting a Great CNA |
Val Garris, Former VP Programming
valgarris1@gmail.com
Cumulus Media, Atlanta |
| 4:45-5:45pm |
Social Hour at The Rook & Pawn with Industry Professionals |
| 8:45am |
Announcements and Agenda Preview |
Stephanie Moreno, UGA Scholastic Outreach, On-Campus Director
s.moreno@uda.edu
GAB Radio Talent Institute |
| 9:00-10:15am |
What Are Programmers and Content Directors Looking For |
Chris Eagan, VP Audience & Operations
chris.eagan@cmg.com
Cox Media Group Corporate,
Atlanta |
| 10:30-11:45m |
Building a Career from On Air, PD, VP, VP/GM, SVP, to President |
Allen Power, President, Broadcast Media
Salem Media Group
allen.power@salemmedia.com
Salem Media Group, Atlanta |
| 12 noon-1:00pm |
Lunch
|
|
| 1:00-2:15pm |
Creating Content for Social Media in a Digital Age |
Lori Lewis, Lori Lewis Media
lori@lorilewismedia.com
Atlanta |
| 2:30-3:45pm |
Podcasting: Today & the Future |
Mike McVay, President/Founder
mikemcvay@mcvaymedia.com
Avon Lake, OH |
| 3:45-4:15pm |
Aircheck Masterclass |
Mike McVay |
| 5:15-6:15pm |
Social Hour at The Rook And Pawn with Industry Pros |
| 6:30am |
Bus to Atlanta |
|
| 9:15am |
Arrive at Truist Park |
|
| 9:30-10:30am |
Running an MLB Team
|
Jim Smith, VP of Business, Atlanta Braves, Atlanta |
| 10:30am-11:00am |
Marketing & Media |
Adam Zimmerman, VP of Marketing, Atlanta Braves, Atlanta |
| 11:00-11:30am |
Tour Truist Park |
|
| 11:30-12:45pm |
Lunch |
|
| 1:00-2:00pm |
"Programming Sports Talk Radio" |
Mike Conti, Program Director, 92-9 The Game
michael.conti@audcay.com
Audacy, Atlanta |
| 2:00-3:15pm |
Sports Radio Super Session |
Mike Conti, Program Director, 92-9 The Game
michael.conti@audacy.com
Audacy, Atlanta
Beau Morgan, 92-9 The Game
beau.morgan@audacy.com
Audacy, Atlanta
Knox Bardeen, Brand Manager
knox.bardeen@audacy.com
Audacy, Atlanta
|
| 3:30pm |
Depart for the UGA Campus |
| 8:45am |
Announcements and Agenda Preview |
Stephanie Moreno |
| 9:00-10:15am |
RAB Training Modules:
#12 - Addressing Objections and Closings
#13 - Buyer Styles |
Sanders Hickey, Partner
sanhickey@aol.com
Golden Isles Broadcasting, Brunswick, GA |
| 10:30-11:45am |
How to Get a Great Job
|
Rick Caffey, SVP/Market Manager, Audacy, Atlanta |
| 12 noon |
Lunch |
|
| 1:00-2:00pm |
Marketing and Promotions - Doing It Right in the New World |
Chandra Kinsey, Regional Promotions Director South Atlanta/Chattanooga/Memphis
chandra.kinsey@audacy.com
Audacy, Atlanta |
| 2:00-3:00pm |
Creative Writing for Radio |
Myron "Magic" Giggua, Owner/Founder
magicvoiceproductions@gmail.com
MVP Magic Voice Productions, Atlanta |
| 3:00-4:00pm |
What Media Companies Look For & Aircheck Masterclass |
John Dimick, SVP Operations
john.dimick@cumulus.com
Cumulus Media Corporate,
Atlanta |
| 4:30-5:30pm |
Super Social Hour Celebrating the GABs 90th Anniversary |
|
| 6:00-10:00am |
Live Broadcast |
Big Tigger Morning Show, V103/WVEE
khalia.morris@audacy.com
Audacy Atlanta |
| 10:00am-10:10am |
Announcements and Agenda Preview |
Stephanie Moreno |
| 10:15-11:15am |
TBD
|
Erica Farber, Recent President & CEO RAB/NRTS
efarber@rab.com
New York, NY |
| 10:45-11:45am |
"Basics of Doing a Great Music Music Radio Show"
|
Jerry McKenna,
STAR 94-1 Brand Manager/PD
jerry.mckenna@audacy.com
Jenn Hobby (Star 94.1 Morning Personality)
jenn.hobby@audacy.com
Kannon (Star 94.1 Afternoon Personality)
Kannon@audacy.com
STAR 94-1, Atlanta |
| 12:15 |
Lunch
|
|
| 1:15-2:15pm |
Nielsen - Ratings for Programming & Sales |
John Shomby,
Founder/Owner
johnshomby@gmail.com
Country Radio's Coach
Nashville, TN |
| 2:30-3:30pm |
RAB Training Module: #17
Goal Setting & Time Management |
Rob Babin, Executive Vice President
rob.babin@cmg.com
Cox Media, Atlanta |
| 3:30-4:30pm |
It's Time To Start Thinking Like a Pro |
Jaleigh Long,
VP/Market Manager
Jaleigh.long@cmg.com
Cox Media Group, Atlanta |
| 4:45-5:45pm |
Social Hour at The Rook and Pawn with Industry Pros |
| 8:45-9:00am |
Announcements and Agenda Preview |
Stephanie Moreno |
| 9:00-10:00am |
"Public vs Commercial Broadcasting: What's the Difference?" |
Martin Matheny,
Program Director/Content Strategist
matheny@uga.edu
WUGA, Athens, GA |
| 10:15-11:15am |
Reporting Traffic on Talk & News Radio |
Doug Turnbull, PM Drive/Traffic Anchor
doug.turnbull@cmg.com
Traffic/News WSB, Atlanta |
| 11:30-12:30 |
Adjusting From College to Pro |
Dr. Dale Van Cantfort,
Dept Chair, Mass Comm
dvancantfort@piedmont.edu
Piedmont College, Demorest, GA
Garrett Chapman,
Member Services/GAB
(NRTS Graduate)
gchapman@gab.org
Producer/Content Creator
92.9 The Game, Atlanta
Abby Jessen,
On Air Talent/ Asst. PD
(NRTS Graduate)
Abigail.jessen@cmg.com
WSB Cox Media, Atlanta
Madison Parker,
On Air Talent
mpgott3@gamil.com
107-7 The Breeze
Habersham Broadcasting, Cornelia, GA |
| 12:45pm |
Lunch |
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| 1:45-2:45pm |
How to Get a Good Job
Aircheck Masterclass |
Don Anthony, Morning Mouth Magazine, Morning Show Boot Camp
themouth@tds.net
Atlanta |
| 3:00pm |
Awarding of Certificates & Closing Remarks |
Bob Houghton - GAB
bhoughton@gab.org
Erica Farber - RAB/NRTS
efarber@rab.com |
Industry Pros Speaking at GAB Radio Talent Institute
Chris Eagan
Vice President Audience & Operations
Cox Media Group
Atlanta, GA
Chandra Kinsey
Regional Promotions Director
Audacy, Inc.
Atlanta | Chattanooga | Memphis
Callie Dauler
Podcaster/Radio-TV Producer
Founder/Partner
tentwentytwo Projects
Atlanta, GA
Big Tigger
Big Tigger Morning Show
WVEE-V103 Atlanta
Audacy, Inc.
Don Turnbull
PM Drive/Traffic Anchor
Traffic/News
WSB Atlanta
Cox Media Group
GAB Radio Talent Institute Students Say It Best!
Frequently Asked Questions
The Georgia Association of Broadcasters Radio Talent Institute is an intense 6-day program held on the campus of Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Georgia in Athens, GA in partnership with National Radio Talent System.
National Radio Talent System is the only program of its kind in the world. It’s a system of Radio Talent Institutes on college campuses across America. Its mission is to discover, coach and nurture the next generations of professionals in the industry.
National Radio Talent System brings over 30 radio professionals to the GAB Radio Talent Institute to teach interactive sessions. Over the ten days you will personally learn from them, meet, mingle, and network with them. It could take years to meet and build relationships with this many broadcasters otherwise. Broadcast professionals from almost every aspect of the radio industry lead sessions; on-air, sales, digital, sports, news, production, management, marketing, programming, social media, etc.
After completion of the GAB Radio Talent Institute, you are highlighted on the National Radio Talent System website to broadcasters regionally and nationally. 70% of students who attend the GAB Radio Talent Institute get their first job in broadcasting after graduation.
YES. You don’t have to choose one or the other. To date, every radio station has allowed their interns to break away from the internship for ten days to participate in Radio Talent Institutes.
All college students, recent graduates and grad students from all universities in the state and region and interns and part-timers at radio or TV stations are welcomed. A total of 25 students are accepted on a rolling acceptance, so the earlier you apply, the better your chances.
The National Radio Talent System provides a “Certificate of Completion” from the GAB Radio Talent Institute and a “Radio Marketing Professional” certification from the Radio Advertising Bureau.
A $395 Registration fee is paid after you are notified of acceptance, and that cost includes a meal card for lunch to use during the 10 days. Housing, if needed, is available on campus for an extra fee.
Yes. You may cancel your registration and request a refund for the GAB Institute at the University of GA in Athens by April 15, 2024
GAB's Mission
Each student attending the GAB Radio Talent Institute are able to because of the hard work and financial resources provided by the GAB, in association with the National Radio Talent Systemâ„¢.
The team of professional broadcasters at GAB are dedicated to educating, empowering, and inspiring those sharing a passion for this industry.
We are all truly excited to offer you this this first step in launching your exciting broadcasting career.
The Georgia Association of Broadcasters (GAB) was founded in Savannah, Georgia by William T. Knight in July of 1934. It was founded as a trade association to represent the interests of Georgia's over-the-air radio and television licensees.
Bob Houghton has served as President of the GAB since March of 2012. Today, membership is comprised of more than 500 radio and television broadcasters who reach more than 95% of Georgia's population every week. With offices located in the North Atlanta area, membership covers all 159 counties in the state.
The GAB provides technical, regulatory, and advocacy support to members, as well as offering continuing professional enrichment opportunities designed to keep Georgia broadcasters at the forefront of the industry.
The GAB's business model is designed to allow members to benefit from all the services without requiring dues.
To learn more about us please visit https://www.gab.org/services/pep/ or follow them on all their social media platforms.
