Description: Where your content goes: from the station your content goes on-air, to social media, and dozens of platforms around the country. Let's talk about how it gets there and why we have them all.
Description: So you want to be on air? Get tips of the trade from a local TV news reporter working in the largest market in the country.
Description: The first job is sometimes the hardest to land in your career. Employers say they arelooking for experience yet you are trying to *get* experience. How do you persuade a hiring manager that you have what it takes? Talk to media professionals and journalists at WABC-TV about showcasing yourself: setting up your own website, practicing for interviews, and networking in an authentic way.
Description: How do you watch “television” and how do companies track that viewership? Meet the Executive Director, Audience Measurement for WABC-TV and ABC Owned TV Stations who will explain Linear (actual) TV and how we use ratings for viewership. In this workshop, we'll explore how your viewing is captured and how media companies like Disney use those ratings everyday to make crucial business decisions.
Description: In this workshop, Newsday multimedia journalist Carissa Kellman will share her journey and what it’s really like to tell stories across platforms. From script writing to reporting in the field, learn practical tips and tricks for bringing stories to life.
Description: Finding a story that resonates with viewers/readers may sound overwhelming, but it's notas hard as it sounds. We'll dive into where to look and how to build trusting relationships with sources.
Description: This workshop will give tips and tricks for getting the most out of every interview. From building a rapport with your interview subject to the questions you should never ask, and the ones you always should, this session will focus on getting great soundbites from your subjects.
Description: This session delves into the timeless art of visual storytelling, exploring how iconic frames from contemporary films have been crafted to convey powerful narratives. Whether you are a budding filmmaker, a cinephile, or simply curious about the art of visual storytelling, this session offers a valuable opportunity to explore the world of film and develop your own unique visual voice.
Description: As technical needs for broadcast organizations change, the industry is looking to youngertalent to create and innovate new concepts for audience engagement. This panel will give attendees examples of how they can use their creativity and ideas to drive the future of broadcast technology.
Description: "Live" television and what that entails; how to direct in a fast-paced environment thatcould stray from the rundown; from news to sports, and so much in between. Some people like the ride that has the climb, the speed, and the hills, but it can be bumpy.
Description: Live remotes are exciting, but they’re also where student productions often break down. In this hands-on workshop, students will go beyond the surface of “just going live” and take a deep dive into what makes a live remote successful from planning through execution. Using real-world scenarios, students will work in teams to build a live remote rundown, assign crew roles, anticipate technical challenges and make fast decisions under pressure - just like professionals do in the field.
Presenter: Kevin Dexter, LHSC Faculty
Description: Ever wonder what goes on during a live broadcast of a Division 1 sport? In this session, learn how Hofstra Sports Media produces broadcasts of on-campus home games from inside the Herbert School.
Presenter: David Henne, LHSC Faculty
Description: A panel of current Hofstra students will discuss getting the most out of opportunities on campus TV, Radio, and other media clubs and organizations.
Presenter: Michele Roberts, LHSC Faculty
Description: A panel of recent Hofstra grads now working in media and communications talk aboutthe early career landscape, and they will share advice on being successful as a young professional.
Presenter: Marian Porges, NBC Universal News Group
Description: It is a challenging time for journalists and their industry. How do journalists gain more trustand respect from their audience? How important is integrity in journalism? How do young journalists filter through the information--and misinformation—out there? Is it more important to be first with a story or to be accurate? In this workshop we'll talk about the importance of those basic principles including fact-based reporting, accuracy, verification, fairness & bias, context, independence and proper sourcing. Regardless of your reporting platform, news standards matter and this session will explain those basic principles and why they are so important.
Presenter: Chris Vaccaro, LHSC Faculty & Alyssa Tappin Sachem North and Mael Jerez Sachem East
Description: In today’s evolving media landscape, storytelling extends far beyond a single platform.This panel explores how journalists and content creators can effectively produce and distribute stories across broadcast, digital, and social channels, while maintaining accuracy, engagement, and impact. Discussion will share strategies for integrating video,audio, text, and interactive content to meet audiences where they are, build trust, and maximize reach.
Description: This workshop will review the elements of crafting a PSA from start to finish. Learn to present your material in a manner similar to the professionals and create a message that will leave a lasting impression.
Description: Learn about the importance of being confident and proud of everything you are doing. We will discuss how to handle getting the tough "nos" for interviews and how to pivot while staying confident in your ability. Get hands on practice while simultaneously learning the ins and outs of interviewing.
Description: In this session, student producers share how they create authentic, engaging broadcast segments that center student voices through vox pop, hallway interviews, and student-led storytelling. Presenters will showcase successful segments from their own broadcasts, discuss what makes student interviews feel natural and compelling, and offer practical strategies for planning, filming, and editing these features.
Description: In this fast-paced, interactive workshop, student journalists will face real-world scenarios—from breaking news dilemmas to tricky interview situations—and vote, debate, and defend their decisions. Is it okay to publish unverified information if everyone else is? Should you quote someone who didn’t realize they were on the record? You decide. Through live polls, group discussion, and a little friendlydisagreement, participants will explore gray areas in journalism ethics and see how their choices compare to others. This session is all about thinking on your feet, speaking your mind, and learning how to navigate tough calls in the moment—just like real reporters.
Description: "Reporting live from Hofstra University, I've been..." But were they really live? An "As-Live"is when you cut to a reporter on location reporting as if they were live. A good As-Live includes not only a reporter standup, but also a soundbite or two, some b-roll and a voice over. When done well As-Lives add an element of remote production and feel to your school news broadcast. Join members of the BMB news team as they not only walk attendees through the As Live production process, but they also complete an As-Live before their eyes in 30 minutes.
Description: Success in college and beyond is more about what you do in college as opposed to what you learn in class. Seizing opportunities and landing internships will make the difference between a good college experience and a great college experience. BMB alumni Sean McQuillan and Anthony Ciuffo will share their experiences grabbing those opportunities in college, including Anthony's recent trip to Sundance and Sean's internship at SNY.
Description: Work Session, designated by each school
In registering your students for breakout sessions, please keep in mind there is a yet to be announced Day of Competition where each school can select up to two students to shoot and edit a "man on the street" segment which will take place during the breakout session time period.
