Hubbard Radio Talent Institute

Application for admission

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Due to the Coronavirus/COVID-19 the Hubbard Radio Talent Institute has been postponed from 2020 to 2021.

• Frequently wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.
• Avoid large gatherings.
• Practice social distancing (6 feet).
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Be smart and stay safe.

When the Coronavirus concerns subside we will begin taking applications for the 2021 Hubbard Radio Talent Institute scheduled for May 10th-19th, 2021. 

Institute Details:

• What: Hubbard Radio Talent Institute
• Where: Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
• When: Monday, July 13 - Wednesday, July 22, 2020
• Attended By: College Students, Recent Graduates, Grad Students and Interns & Part-Timers at Radio or TV stations
• Number of Students Accepted: A Maximum of 25
• Registration Cost (does not include housing or parking):
  
  • Final $395 per person
• Housing: On-Campus Housing is provided, at an additional cost

Qualifications:

• A GPA of 2.5 or higher (you can ask for a waiver if lower)
• A completed application form.
• It is beneficial, though not mandatory, that the student be a broadcast major or minor and/or already works at the college radio station, or interned at a radio station. We have accepted students from other majors including Business, Marketing, PR, Advertising, English, Photography, Accounting, etc. who are working successfully in the industry.

In addition to and along with the application, please also submit:

1. Current Resume
2. A two-page essay addressing (Double-spaced) :
   • why you want to be in this program
   • why you want to pursue a career in broadcasting
   • what you hope to gain by attending this institute
3. Air Check, Sales Dialogue or Other
   • If interested in on air and programming (news, sports, air talent, etc.), please submit a 2-4 minute air check (audio sample, see/hear examples for application form)
   • How to create an Air Check
   • If interested in sales or management, please submit a resume and a written dialogue (PDF) of a sales pitch and proposal. See the guidelines on the application form. Also, submit two references.
   • How to create a Sales Dialogue
   • If interested in other aspects of broadcasting (IT or Engineering, Writing, Promotions/Marketing, Broadcast Law, Video) you can submit material that represents your interests, it may be from a class project, podcast, blog, etc.
4. OPTIONAL ~ One letter of recommendation (this can be from a professor, an employer, etc.)

Curriculum and subject matter: Will range from on-air performance to programming to sales, sports, news, management, production, promotions, social media, digital, video, podcasting, engineering and practically all aspects of radio. The program will place emphasis on entry-level position preparation to help each student get his or her career started.

Materials: Each student will receive a notebook, containing the Schedule of Events, Guest Speakers Bios and Photos, Institute Students Bios and Photos, etc.; Along with a shirt, bag, and some other surprises!

Laptops: A laptop is required.

Parking: Northern Arizona University requires a valid parking pass. Passes are $5 a day.

Acceptance: If accepted, you will be notified within one week of submission. You will then be prompted to register and finalize your acceptance. If you qualify for early bird or general pricing rates, all registration fees must be paid within two weeks of acceptance.

Housing:

If you do not have a place to stay in Flagstaff or nearby during the 10 days/9 nights, housing is available on campus at an additional cost.

Check-in is Monday, July 13 and check out is Wednesday, July 22.

On-campus housing will be in MacDonald Hall.

*We do not have the rates for 2020 yet, housing will be an additional cost.

Please label all files with LAST NAME, FIRST NAME_FILE TYPE examples are below.

Smith, Johnny_Resume

Smith, Johnny_Essay

Smith, Johnny_Air Check

Smith, Johnny_Letter of Rec

The essay should address the following:
1--Why you want to be in this program
2--Why you want to pursue a career in broadcasting
3--What you hope to gain by attending this institute

How to create an Air Check

How to create a Sales Dialogue

 

Air Check

If interested in on air and programming (news, sports, air talent, etc) please submit a 2-4 minute air check (see Air Check for details).

Sales Dialogue

If interested in sales, management or other aspects of the industry please submit resume and a written dialogue of a sales pitch and proposal. See Sales Dialogue for more details.

Other

If interested in other aspects of broadcasting (IT or Engineering, Writing, Promotions/Marketing, Broadcast Law, Video) you can submit material that represents your interests, it may be from a class project, podcast, blog, etc.

 

Please know that the National Radio Talent System has accepted students from various majors. It is beneficial, though not mandatory, that the student be a broadcast major or minor and/or already works at the college radio station, or interned at a radio station.

Even so, we have accepted students from PR, Accounting, Business, English, Marketing, Photography, etc. who have completed the institute and are now working successfully in the broadcast industry. 

Scholarship
A limited number of partial and full registration scholarships are available.

If due to financial hardships you are in need of a scholarship, please upload approximately a 500 word essay explaining why you should receive a scholarship. Your scholarship essay will be reviewed along with your completed application. Once your application is reviewed, we will notify you of whether or not you have been accepted into the Radio Talent Institute and if you will be receiving a scholarship to attend.

*A scholarship covers your registration fee. It does NOT include housing or parking.

Returning Student

If you have successfully completed a previous Radio Talent Institute of the National Radio Talent System, you do not need to attach an essay or letter of recommendation. You do have to fill out the application and include an updated resume. It is preferred you update your Air Check or Sales Dialogue to attach as well, but it is not required.