Broadcasting today is a challenging and complex career, and in order to meet those challenges, students must acquire sufficient education and experience. Broadcast education prepares an individual for a meaningful career in the field of electronic media.
Career Opportunities in Broadcasting
The field is demanding higher levels of training in all areas and the broadcasting sequence at Pittsburg State University is designed to equip students with knowledge and experience to meet those demands. Our program is comprehensive and prepares students for careers in:
- news reporting and editing
- audio and video production
- remote sports production
- sales
- computer technology
The broadcasting emphasis offers practical experience through our classroom labs, and CAPS-13 (Cable Access Pitt State) our student-produced cable television station. Our students learn to use studio and portable video equipment, editing consoles, and a complete radio laboratory with two audio boards, including a state-of-the-art digital audio production facility.
The university also operates KRPS, a 100,000 watt FM public radio station, which also provides internship and employment opportunities.
Membership in the Student Association of Broadcasters enables students to obtain additional experience by producing their own campus-related programming. Members also may enter their work in state and national competitions. Internships also are available to students at area radio and television stations.
Students have the opportunity to provide input and watch productions change and evolve.
Internship Opportunities in Broadcasting
The following web sites will be useful in your search for internships. Please click on the links below to begin your search.
www.rsinternships.com - Rising Star Internships
www.internships.com - Internships.com
www.collegegrad.com - CollegeGrad.com - New job. New World
www.entertainmentcareers.net - Entertainment Job search engine
www.bu.edu/com/sports_institute/index.html - Sports Broadcasting
www.awsmonline.org - American Women In Sports Media
www.turner.com/careers/internships.html - Turner - A TimeWarner Company
KSN TV - 16, Joplin
Contact Troy Comeau, Director of Broadcasting,
Whitesitt Hall 123,
235-4721
KOAM TV - 7, Pittsburg/Joplin
Contact Troy Comeau, Director of Broadcasting
Whitesitt Hall 123,
235-4721
KRPS-FM Radio, Pittsburg
Contact Florence Rogers,
Asst. Manager @ 235-4288
Time Warner
pathfinder.com
Gannett Co. (USA Today; Newspapers; Television)
gannett.com
Radio & Television News Directors Assoc.
rtnda.org
rtnda.org/employment
KODE TV -12 , Joplin
Contact Troy Comeau,
Director of Broadcasting,
Whitesitt Hall 123,
235-4721
KKOW AM/FM
Contact Troy Comeau,
Director of Broadcasting,
Whitesitt Hall 123,
235-4721
KCTV TV-5, Kansas City, Mo.
Contact Troy Comeau,
Director of Broadcasting,
Whitesitt Hall 123,
235-4721
KMBC TV-9, Kansas City, Mo.
Contact Troy Comeau,
Director of Broadcasting,
Whitesitt Hall 123,
235-4721
WDAF TV-4, Kansas City, Mo.
Contact Troy Comeau,
Director of Broadcasting,
Whitesitt Hall 123,
235-4721
KSNT TV-27, Topeka, Ka..
Contact Troy Comeau,
Director of Broadcasting,
Whitesitt Hall 123,
235-4721
KTKA TV-49, Topeka, Kan.
Contact Troy Comeau,
Director of Broadcasting,
Whitesitt Hall 123,
235-4721
WIBW TV-13, Topeka, Kan..
Contact Troy Comeau,
Director of Broadcasting,
Whitesitt Hall 123,
235-4721