NAB Leadership Foundation

NAB Leadership Foundation Founded in 1994, the NAB Leadership Foundation works with current and aspiring leaders in broadcastin

Founded in 1994, The National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation was created to fund fellowships for students interested in learning about the broadcasting industry and who might not otherwise have had the opportunity to pursue this educational experience. As additional resources became available, the Foundation sponsored research and educational programs intended to increase public

knowledge and understanding of issues related to broadcasting and other important issues such as public health, safety, and first amendment rights. In 1998, a prominent broadcasting executive made a half-million-dollar pledge to support diversity programs, introducing a principle now central to the Foundation’s mission. As a result of this gift, the Foundation launched the Broadcast Leadership Training program for aspiring station owners and corporate executives who are women and people of color. The Celebration of Service to America Awards was also founded in 1998 with the goal to recognize local radio and television broadcasters for outstanding public service in bettering the lives of others. The Celebration of Service to America Gala continues to be the principal fundraiser for the Foundation. Holding fast to diversity, public service, and leadership education, the NAB Leadership Foundation team continues to explore program development with initiatives in Media Sales (2001), Career Services (2004), and broadcast technology (2010). Graduates of our career advancement programs increasingly fill senior positions in broadcasting. The NAB Leadership Foundation is committed to building a bright, diverse, and innovative future for the broadcasting industry by investing in the industry's greatest resource, its people.

Earlier today, we welcomed the 2026 Media Sales Academy fellows for an engaging midpoint session focused on leadership, ...
05/20/2026

Earlier today, we welcomed the 2026 Media Sales Academy fellows for an engaging midpoint session focused on leadership, storytelling, branding, and career development in media sales. We’re excited to see this year’s cohort continue their journey and build the skills needed to thrive in the evolving media landscape.
 
Special thanks to Andora Gandy Hinton for setting the stage for an impactful experience for this year’s fellows.
 
Thank you to our featured speakers for sharing their expertise and industry insights throughout the day:
 
Mark Afshar for leading an insightful session on Local Influence: Turning Community into Currency and exploring the power of local media connections.
 
Jeff Schmidt for guiding fellows through the importance of Personal Branding and how to stand out as emerging professionals in the industry.
 
The day concluded with dinner and presentation practice, where fellows collaborated with their peers and mentors, and prepared for the pitch presentations tomorrow.
 

🎬 Earlier this week, we kicked off the 2026 Emerson Coleman Fellowship in NYC with an inspiring opening session at Hears...
05/20/2026

🎬 Earlier this week, we kicked off the 2026 Emerson Coleman Fellowship in NYC with an inspiring opening session at Hearst Tower! Excited for what’s ahead as our fellows begin their journey into television programming and production.
 
ECF Class of 2026:
Alana McBean
Amarion Weathersby
Jauntre’ Gray
Miriam Galicia
Victoria Marchetti
 
The week began with a memorable experience attending The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, giving fellows a firsthand look at the fast-paced world of late-night television production.
 
A special thank you to all of our moderators, panelists, and presenters who shared their expertise and insights throughout the opening session:
 
👏 Thank you to Michael J. Hayes for welcoming this year’s fellows and to our incredible moderators including Magalie Laguerre-Wilkinson, John McMorrow, Roger Keating, and Alexandra Jewett.
We’re also grateful to our outstanding panelists and speakers:
Michael Delli Carpini, Hilary Estey McLoughlin, Arthel Neville, Joie Chen, Ira Bernstein, Bill Webb, Nati Bru, Allie McKinley Jasinski, Andrew Fitzgerald, Ernie Mourelo, Devon Armijo, Rose Marie Arce, Bruce David Klein, Stevland Wilson, and Jordan Wertlieb.
 
👏 Special thanks to our Emerson Coleman Fellowship sponsors: Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard, LLP, CBS Media Ventures, Comcast NBCUniversal, Debmar-Mercury, Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution, Fox Corporation, Hearst Television, Katz Media Group, Locality, Nielsen Foundation, SmithGeiger Group, Soledad O’Brien Productions, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Teen Kids News, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Weigel Broadcasting Co.
 

We’re excited to have you join us at the 2026 NAB Show for our Focus on Leadership Speaker Series. Focus on Leadership i...
04/08/2026

We’re excited to have you join us at the 2026 NAB Show for our Focus on Leadership Speaker Series.
 
Focus on Leadership is a career development speaker series for all career levels and anyone in media and broadcasting, from content creators to newsroom producers, from sales managers to executives. Held throughout the year, consultants, innovators, educators and authors cover topics about leadership, organizational culture, new technologies, and business development topics that are intended to inform and inspire. This session is open to all NAB Show registrants.
 
🗓 Sunday, April 19 | 9 – 11 a.m.
📍 LVCC North Hall, Room N252/N254
 
Join us for an inspiring session featuring:
🔹 Phil Le-Brun, former CIO at McDonald’s and advisor to Fortune 500 companies, and author of The Octopus Organization: A Guide to Thriving in a World of Continuous Transformation
🔹 Martin Dubin, clinical-psychologist-turned-entrepreneur-turned-business-coach and author of Blindspotting: How To See What’s Holding You Back as a Leader
 
Attendees will receive a complimentary copy of the speakers’ books (while supplies last).
 

What can you gain from Broadcast Leadership Training program? Come find out by joining our first BLT Lunch and Learn. Co...
04/07/2026

What can you gain from Broadcast Leadership Training program?
 
Come find out by joining our first BLT Lunch and Learn. Come hear from our alumni and current class about the BLT 10-month curriculum, peer connections, and overall experience on Friday, April 24 at noon ET.
 
Register here: https://nab-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-cHh7HPtQmi1Ob01STdYqg

Applications are now open for the BLT 2027 Cohort!The Broadcast Leadership Training program helps develop the next gener...
03/24/2026

Applications are now open for the BLT 2027 Cohort!

The Broadcast Leadership Training program helps develop the next generation of leaders shaping the future of broadcasting. 

Apply by May 18 using the link in bio

Less than one week left to submit your entry for the 2026 Celebration of Service to America Awards! 🌟The Celebration of ...
03/18/2026

Less than one week left to submit your entry for the 2026 Celebration of Service to America Awards! 🌟

The Celebration of Service to America Awards honors the extraordinary impact local television and radio stations make in communities across the country.

This is your opportunity to join an esteemed group of stations recognized for service that truly makes a difference.

APPLY NOW using the link in bio.

Have questions about the selection criteria? Want feedback on your submission before you apply? Schedule a 15-minute appointment with a Foundation team member to help you put your best entry forward. Booking is quick and easy find a time that works for you using the link in bio.

Do you have a unique and creative vision for the next hit TV show?The Emerson Coleman Fellowship is a fully-funded, four...
01/23/2026

Do you have a unique and creative vision for the next hit TV show?

The Emerson Coleman Fellowship is a fully-funded, four month hybrid program that provides real-world experience in television programming and production. The fellowship features a paid summer internship at local television station.

For more information and to apply, please visit: nabfoundation.org/ecf

The future of broadcasting depends on the leaders we invest in today. This Giving Tuesday, please consider supporting us...
12/02/2025

The future of broadcasting depends on the leaders we invest in today. This Giving Tuesday, please consider supporting us through the Future Leaders Fund.

Your support makes all the resources, education and training opportunities possible.

Join us in shaping tomorrow’s leaders through the link in bio.

Are you a student majoring in electrical engineering, software development, or other technical fields? Curious about how...
09/24/2025

Are you a student majoring in electrical engineering, software development, or other technical fields?

Curious about how your skills can power the future of broadcasting?

Join us for Behind the Broadcast: Careers in Media Technology and Engineering, a virtual Lunch and Learn hosted by the NAB Leadership Foundation.

Hear directly from broadcast engineers and industry professionals about their career journeys
Explore the essential technical roles that keep radio and TV stations on the air.

Learn about the Technology Apprenticeship Program (TAP), a fully funded 8-month hybrid training program that includes a two-month paid internship at a local broadcast station

📅 Thursday, September 25, 2025
🕛 Noon–1 p.m. ET
📍 Virtual on Zoom

Register using the link in our bio.

Bonus: All attendees will be entered into a raffle for a $100 gift card!

We’re filled with gratitude after an unforgettable night at the Celebration of Service to America Awards! Thank you to e...
06/13/2025

We’re filled with gratitude after an unforgettable night at the Celebration of Service to America Awards!

Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate the broadcasters making a difference across the country. Your stories inspire us, and your service uplifts communities coast to coast.

A huge thank you to our sponsors, volunteers, and honorees for making the 2025 celebration one to remember. 💜

📸 All photos can be found on the Celebration of Service to America webpage here: https://servicetoamericaawards.org/

📺 With your support, we can continue to develop and present our programs, events and initiatives. Our industry’s future depends on great people, and the NAB Leadership Foundation is where the future gets started. Support the foundation here: https://my.nab.org/nablf/donate-nablf

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