Name: BEA Coaching Lounge at the LABF Career Fair & Graduate School Showcase
Start: 2026-04-20T11:00:00-0700
End: 2026-04-20T15:00:00-0700

BEA Coaching Lounge at the LABF Career Fair & Graduate School Showcase

Monday April 20, 2026 11:00am - 3:00pm PDT

W322-W327 - BEA Exhibit Hall

Real Talk. Real Feedback. Real Connections.

Step into the Coaching Lounge at the BEA Career Fair for an exclusive opportunity to meet one-on-one with accomplished broadcasting and media professionals. In these dynamic coaching sessions, industry experts will offer personalized career guidance, resume critiques, and reel feedback designed to help you stand out in a competitive media landscape. Whether you’re refining your demo reel, polishing your resume, or seeking insider advice on breaking into the industry, this is your chance to gain practical insights and candid feedback from the people who hire, produce, and lead. Come ready with your questions—and leave with clarity, confidence, and actionable next steps.

Coaching Schedule:
11:00 am - 3:00 PM
Joyce Kotnik KLAS
Judy Greene FOX 5
Jeff Rosetti KSNV

11:00 am - 1:00 PM
Chandra Clark BEA

1:00 pm - 3:00 PM
Heather Dunn BEA

2:00 pm - 3:00 PM
Tom Hallaq BEA
Val Turco Commercial Radio

Event Coordinator: Bob Gould

Moderators

Bob Gould

Broadcast Professor of Practice, Michigan State University

I've been teaching Broadcast Journalism at Michigan State University for 17 years. Before that, I worked 17 years in a local TV Newsroom as a Chief Video Photojournalist, creating daily news content. My passion is visual storytelling and teaching students the art of crafting a good... Read More →

Speakers

Valerie Turco

SUNY New Paltz

Chandra Clark

Associate Professor, University of Alabama

Multimedia journalism educator, electronic news/broadcast producer for life, and community journalism advocate. The transition from professional newsroom and freelance producer/pr practitioner includes helping the public and educators understand the role of broadcast journalism in... Read More →

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Bob Gould

Valerie Turco

Chandra Clark

Dr. Tom Hallaq

Heather Dunn

Joyce Kotnick

Judy Greene

Jeff Rosetti

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