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Broadcast Leadership Training
For Aspiring Broadcast Owners and CEOs

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In 2010 the Broadcast Leadership Training (BLT) program will celebrate its tenth anniversary. In recognition, the focus will be on expanding and furthering training opportunities for the existing alumni as well as continuing education for new participants.

Returning BLT alumni will be active participants in the program. The courses will be taught by the prestigious BLT faculty which includes broadcasters, FCC staff, leading communications attorneys, members of the Wall Street and banking community and academic faculty from leading universities.

The executive MBA style program will be modified from its ten session format to five intensive super sessions. In addition, the mentoring component of the program will be expanded to incorporate the 156 BLT graduates. This will enrich the new participant’s learning experience with the unique perspective of individuals who have put into practice the core knowledge that provides the foundation of the course.

The sessions will be four days, beginning on Thursday and ending on Sunday afternoon. Thursday and Friday sessions are reserved for participants in the 2010 BLT class. Graduates of BLT are welcome to join the sessions on Friday evenings through Sunday.

WHO can participate in this program?

The Broadcast Leadership Training program is targeted to senior level broadcast managers of proven ability who aspire to advance as group executives or station owners. It can also help successful entrepreneurs in other industries who wish to make the transition to broadcasting. While no specific prerequisites apply, previous station management or related experience is helpful as is past attendance at other industry management programs. To encourage diversity in broadcasting, NABEF offers fellowship opportunities to women and people of color.

WHAT will program participants learn?

There are a number of programs that teach broadcasters the fundamentals of management that are common to most businesses. However, there comes a point when rising executives need specific knowledge and skills relevant to owning and operating radio and television stations and group management. Developed with guidance and support from some of the industry's top executives, the Broadcast Leadership Training program focuses on the unique process of assessing, purchasing, owning and operating radio and television stations. It provides a blueprint for talented businesspeople to become a greater part of the industry and increase the diversity of voices available to the public. Faculty are drawn from the ranks of those working professionals most qualified to address individual topics. FCC staff and leading communications attorneys discuss regulatory and legal issues; members of the Wall Street and banking community provide insight into financing arrangements; and leading broadcast executives offer their first-hand perspective on the industry. In some instances, academic faculty from leading universities are on hand to share their expertise. This unique combination of professionals acting as instructors not only imparts a real-world perspective to the program, it also allows participants to build the network of contacts they need to succeed.

For more information, please contact Michelle Duke at (202) 429-5361.