Midsouth Emmy Awards

Midsouth Emmy Awards Celebrating and promoting the arts, crafts, and sciences of television in TN, N. AL and NC.

06/01/2026

Get em while they are hot! New panels for judging just went live. Log in to your Emmy Express and grab a few before they are all gone. As always - THANK YOU for your judging help!

05/11/2026

Attention educators!

The Midsouth Emmy Awards and WNPT - Nashville PBS are excited to invite a select group of high school students to participate in the inaugural Emerging Creators Lab! This is a one-day immersive experience designed for students who are serious about careers in television, media, journalism, live event production, streaming, and digital storytelling.

"Where emerging storytellers meet real-world production."

We are asking for your help in identifying and encouraging your strongest, most motivated students to apply.

EMERGING CREATORS LAB

Wednesday, July 8, 2026
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Location

Nashville PBS
161 Rains Ave.
Nashville, TN 37203

Included at No Cost
Parking
Breakfast
Lunch

Not every application will be accepted - this is only for the best of the best. We are looking for those students truly dedicated to their craft OR those students truly dedicated to a future in this field.

Student Registration Link

05/07/2026

What a great story - THIS is what the Emmys are all about! Thank you Forrest Sanders!

What a day in Chattanooga!  It was a true pleasure learning and networking with our friends in The Gig City.
04/24/2026

What a day in Chattanooga! It was a true pleasure learning and networking with our friends in The Gig City.

A big thanks to the NECAT Network for their constant support of our Chapter.  Learn more about the (free) opportunities ...
04/14/2026

A big thanks to the NECAT Network for their constant support of our Chapter.

Learn more about the (free) opportunities NECAT has for both seasoned and aspiring TV makers alike!

https://necatnetwork.org

NECAT is broadcasting the NATAS Nashville/Midsouth Region Student Emmy Awards live on Arts Channel 9 starting now. Congratulations to all of the student broadcasters. Midsouth Emmy Awards Nashville Public Library

Friday marked one of our favorite traditions - celebrating excellence in student production -and this year did not disap...
04/13/2026

Friday marked one of our favorite traditions - celebrating excellence in student production -and this year did not disappoint.

To watch the student-produced livestream of the awards, click here:
https://vimeo.com/event/5786335

Below is the full list of recipients from the 2026 competition:

Newscast (Tie)
Germantown High School Television — GHS Insider
Collierville High School — DragonFire

Headline News
Centennial High School TV/Film — MSCS Superintendent Dr. Marie Feagins Fired

Non-Fiction
Christian Academy of Knoxville — A Brief Lesson in Helmet Safety

Public Affairs/Community Service
Brentwood High School — The Socials Experience

Arts/Entertainment/Cultural Affairs
Battle Ground Academy — Fish Market

Music Video
Metro Nashville Public Schools — The Outlet

Fiction
Franklin High School — Lucid

Sports
Christ Presbyterian Academy — Unified Sports Feature Story

Public Service Announcement (PSA)
Christ Presbyterian Academy — Emma Mainstage PSA

Commercial
Stewarts Creek High School — Sprite

Animation/Graphics/Special Effects
Brentwood High School — Ride the Bus

Director (Tie)
Independence High School — Waylon Weaver
Ensworth Film Studio — In Plain Sight

Editor
Centennial High School TV/Film — Centennial High Football Sizzle

Photographer
Christ Presbyterian Academy — Bennett Songer

Talent
Germantown High School Television — 2025 Calvin Nicholson Compilation

Writer
Page High School — How I Make My Videos

Way to go!!

Live coverage of the 2026 Midsouth Student Production Awards!

Chattanooga Road Show!The Midsouth Emmy Chapter, in partnership with the Tennessee Association of Broadcasters, is proud...
04/13/2026

Chattanooga Road Show!

The Midsouth Emmy Chapter, in partnership with the Tennessee Association of Broadcasters, is proud to announce the first stop of our 2026 Road Show in Chattanooga, Tennessee on April 23. Join us for a day of free learning and networking designed for production professionals across the region.

Thursday, April 23, 2026
"The Historic"
Chattanooga, TN
10am - 1pm*
*lunch provided

Journalist Training!
Management Training!
Tips and tricks for entering both The Emmys and the TAB Awards!

And we are giving away a free HD switcher...THAT is worth giving up a lunch break.

We invite professionals from Chattanooga and the surrounding markets to attend. The success of this event will help shape future Road Show stops, and we would love to see you there.

For a full Schedule & Registration:

2026 Chattanooga Roadshow Presented by the Tennessee Association of Broadcasters and the Midsouth Emmy Chapter Chattanooga, TN Thursday, April 23rd The Historic 1601 Rossville Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37408 Join us

The envelopes are sealed and ready 👀✨Set your reminder and tune in tomorrow at 12:30 PM CT for the 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭...
04/09/2026

The envelopes are sealed and ready 👀✨

Set your reminder and tune in tomorrow at 12:30 PM CT for the 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬!

Help us celebrate the standout work from talented student creators in our region. 🙌

𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://vimeo.com/event/5786335

04/07/2026

VIDEOGRAPHER/EDITOR NEEDED
Nashville PBS, formally known as NPT.

This position is responsible for field video and audio acquisition using electronic field production equipment as well as video and audio editing. Works independently and collaboratively to provide Nashville PBS with creative, efficient, high-quality videography and editing.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Provides videography services for Nashville PBS productions by operating electronic field production equipment, including cameras, field lighting, microphones and monitoring equipment.
Executes field production projects in a creative and effective manner by selecting, framing, and lighting visual elements to tell compelling stories for television and digital formats. Works both independently and as part of a team, depending on project; works under the direction of a producer and/or makes creative decisions collaboratively or independently as required.
Provides editing services for Nashville PBS by operating non-linear edit systems to creatively assemble video/audio elements into completed segments and/or programs.
Acts as producer on occasional short-form programs.
Willing to work on studio crew with training in graphics, audio, or directing.
Participates in construction and er****on of sets, staging, and lighting for field, studio, and remote productions as directed.
Ensures that all production activities are performed according to safety requirements.
Provides primary level maintenance, adjustment, and repair of authorized production related equipment. Refers electronic and other equipment to engineering maintenance personnel or production team lead as necessary.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills & Abilities:
Thorough understanding of field production equipment and techniques, including ENG cameras and DSLRs. Ability to transport and utilize equipment weighing up to 50 pounds for extended periods of time. Demonstrated skills in non-linear editing. Adobe Premiere experience a plus. Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree preferred. Minimum three years’ experience in videography and editing preferred.
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Individuals may need to sit or stand for extended periods as needed. May require walking on uneven surfaces for periods throughout the day. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist, or lifting as required, up to 50 pounds. Proper lifting techniques required. Occasional travel is necessary. Work space varies from inside, to working outside for extended periods during the day.

To Apply:
Please submit your resume and links to your current demo reel or portfolio showcasing your best shooting and editing work to [email protected]. Please also include a brief description of your role in each project presented.

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161 Rains Avenue
Nashville, TN
37203

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