BEA2026: Full Schedule

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10:15am PDT

Do Student Podcasts belong on Senior Seminar Demo Reels? While growing in academia as a Production class exercise, are podcasts what Future Employers wish to see?

Saturday April 18, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am PDT

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Our panel provides opinions, advice, and recommendations for teachers grappling with the ascending role of podcasts in our Video Production programs. The issues of podcast audience size, monetization strategy, niche, and quality will be discussed. And we'll debate whether most future employers would simply prefer a more varied, traditional video resume.
Moderator: Dennis Patrick Conway, Valdosta State University
Panelists:
Dennis Patrick Conway, Valdosta State University

Moderators

Dennis Conway

Professor, Valdosta State University

I teach Screenwriting, Performance and Production classes. I also serve as the Editor of the BEA's The Journal of Media Education.

Saturday April 18, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
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Production Aesthetics & Criticism, Teaching Techniques/Tips & Educational Programs | BEA, Teaching Techniques/Tips & Educational Programs | Writing, Teaching Techniques/Tips & Educational Programs | Student Spotlight, Teaching Techniques/Tips & Educational Programs | New Faculty & Graduate Student Spotlight, Teaching Techniques/Tips & Educational Programs

12:00pm PDT

The State of College Media: Insight From The 2025 National Student Media Convention

Saturday April 18, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT

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The College Broadcasters Inc. host the National Student Media Convention each year and attract hundreds of students who work at college media outlets all around the country. This panel will feature members of the CBI Board of Directors who will share what they learned about the current state of college media from their interactions with attendees at their most recent convention in Denver.

Moderator: John W. Owens, University of Cincinnati; Vice President, CBI
Panelists: Anabella P Poland, Montclair State University - WMSC FM; President, CBI
John Devecka, Loyola University Maryland, Development Director, CBI
Jasen Sokol, John Carroll University
Steven Hames, Berry College

Moderators

John W. Owens

Associate Professor, University of Cincinnati

Speakers

Steven Hames

Adviser, VIking Fusion - Berry College

Jasen Sokol

Director/General Manager, WJCU 88.7 FM, John Carroll University

I'm the Director and General Manager of WJCU, the radio station at John Carroll University.

Anabella Poland

President, College Broadcasters, Inc.

General Manager of WMSC-FM, leading the station to national recognition including "Best College Radio Station" awards and six National Broadcasters Association Marconi Award nominations. Previously served as Director of Talent & Industry Relations at SiriusXM Radio and Segment Producer... Read More →

John Devecka

Operations Manager, WLOY, and CBI Development Director, Loyola University Maryland

Feel free to ask me about community engagement projects, alumni engagement and general radio stuff. 4 years at WVBU FM in college, 12 years building radio stations followed by 21 years running WLOY Loyola Radio in Baltimore. I've seen some stuff 😂

I am Groot, CBI Development Director as well... Read More →

Saturday April 18, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
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Student Media Advisors, Industry Issues & Updates | BEA, Industry Issues & Updates | Student Spotlight, Industry Issues & Updates

1:15pm PDT

Telcom Update 2026 - Everything about media is changing.

Saturday April 18, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT

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What is the state of media universe?Telcom Update is now 30 years old and the media world is changing rapidly; there are many questions. Do services like YouTubeTV and Sling spell the end of cable? Will AI spell death to copyright and change ‘Fair Use’? How will AI impact local journalism? Are broadcasters and cable ready for the fragmentation of sports? Should there be a federal right of publicity law? Will the FCC change ownership rules? Can Next Gen TV save broadcasters? Can rural public radio survive without federal funding? With the FCC’s new 2025 EEO rules is DEI dead? What will state-level age verification laws do to the Internet? Finally, there are many difficult questions for the Supreme Court on what role government has in the new media frontier. These issues are some that will be addressed in this year’s panel.

Moderator: Fritz J. Messere, SUNY - Oswego
Panelists: Kim A. Zarkin, Westminster University, Current First Amendment Issues in Media
Laurie Thomas Lee, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Important Privacy Issues Related to Media
Amy Sindik, Central Michigan University, FCC and Regulatory Issues Impacting Broadcasting
Paul J. MacArthur, Utica University, Cable, Satellite and Online Video Issues

Moderators

Fritz J. Messere

Retired Dean, SUNY - Oswego

I am the retired Founding Dean of the School of Communication, Media and the Arts at SUNY Oswego. Prior to that I was chair and professor of broadcasting and telecommunications in the Communication Studies department. I am a long-time (meaning old) member of BEA and have chaired... Read More →

Speakers

Paul MacArthur

Professor, Utica University

Laurie Lee

Professor, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Amy Sindik

Central Michigan University

Kim Zarkin

Westminster University

Saturday April 18, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
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Law & Policy, Industry Issues & Updates | BEA, Industry Issues & Updates

3:00pm PDT

Our Own Way: How Student Leaders Take Initiative in Radio and Film

Saturday April 18, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT

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Small college campuses require small programs to aid themselves, leaving a fair amount of work for students to elevate their media programs. This panel explores the challenges and adversities, along with the similarities and differences, faced by student media leaders and their peers when growing a student-run college radio station and a student-led film production simultaneously. Topics explored include fundraising, obstacles faced, and learning through the ongoing processes.

Moderator: Aaron J Rios, University of the Incarnate Word
Panelists: Danna Ramos, University of the Incarnate Word
Nydia Perez, University of the Incarnate Word
Leland Campbell, University of the Incarnate Word

Moderators

Aaron Rios

Speakers

Danna Ramos

University of the Incarnate Word

Nydia Perez

University of the Incarnate Word

Leland Campbell

University of the Incarnate Word

Saturday April 18, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
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Student Media Advisors, Research/Theory | BEA, Research/Theory | Student Spotlight, Research/Theory

4:15pm PDT

Resumes, reels and portfolios:Getting your first newsroom job

Saturday April 18, 2026 4:15pm - 5:15pm PDT

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Getting the first job after college can be tough. We share advice and feedback on what makes a good resume, reel and portfolio and offer tips to get noticed by hiring managers.
Moderator: Heather Dunn, Talent Dynamics/ASU

Moderators

Heather Dunn

Arizona State University

Saturday April 18, 2026 4:15pm - 5:15pm PDT
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News, Industry Issues & Updates | BEA, Industry Issues & Updates | Student Spotlight, Industry Issues & Updates

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