Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Minorities in Broadcasting Training Program We diversify the newsroom through access and on-the-job training. ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.thebroadcaster.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [BLOG](https://www.thebroadcaster.com/blog-3/) - Blog. - [2025 News! Thank You to the Hobson/Lucas Family Foundation!](https://www.thebroadcaster.com/exciting-news-a-heartfelt-thank-you-to-the-hobson-lucas-family-foundation/) - We are thrilled to share some fantastic news with all of you! The Hobson/Lucas Family Foundation has again made a generous donation to our charity, the Minorities in Broadcasting Training Program (MIBTP) for 2025! This incredible contribution will significantly impact our mission to create opportunities for aspiring broadcasters who have faced challenges in entering the - [Next Auction Scheduled For November 2](https://www.thebroadcaster.com/live-auction/) - Hello everyone! We appreciate all the support you have given our charity throughout the year and hope you'll receive blessings ten-fold. Our next live auction will be held again on the UCLA Campus, (room TBA) on Saturday, November 2, 2023. The silent auction items will be available for viewing starting at 5:00 pm with the - [Update on Hollywood Charity Auction](https://www.thebroadcaster.com/update-on-hollywood-charity-auction/) - https://www.thebroadcaster.com/hollywood-charity-auction-update/ - [A Tribute to Dan Rather: Celebrating a Legendary Career through Netflix's New Documentary](https://www.thebroadcaster.com/a-tribute-to-dan-rather-celebrating-a-legendary-career-through-netflixs-new-documentary/) - Netflix has released an unprecedented documentary about veteran newsman Dan Rather, a past honoree and steadfast supporter of the Minorities in Broadcasting Training Program (MIBTP). This documentary is a must-watch for anyone passionate about journalism and the evolution of the media landscape. From his early days as a Civil Rights-era reporter to his current role - [Discover the Unexpected / National Newspaper Publishers Association (“Sponsor”) Fellowship](https://www.thebroadcaster.com/discover-the-unexpected-national-newspaper-publishers-association-sponsor-fellowship/) - The 2024 Discover the Unexpected / National Newspaper Publishers Association (“Sponsor”) Fellowship (the “Fellowship”) is open to current undergraduate students of historically black colleges and universities who are U.S. residents. Win $10k Scholarship, $8k stipend and a new Chevrolet! https://www.nnpa.org/chevydtu/online-application/ Deadline to apply is April 1, 2024. - [Be Sure to Sign Up For Our Newsletter - New Q&A](https://www.thebroadcaster.com/be-sure-to-sign-up-for-our-newsletter-new-q-and-a/) - Signing up for our newsletter will assure that you will be notified when we will be accepting applications for the program. In 2022, the program was modified to include digital media/journalism positions as well. This allows for our some of our selected trainees to work from home and not relocate. QUESTIONS ABOUT PROGRAM: When will - [Exclusive Collectable: Star Wars Darth Vader Autographed Helmet (Signed By Original Cast, Williams and Lucas) in Custom Plexiglass Case up For Bid at Our Next Fundraiser](https://www.thebroadcaster.com/exclusive-collectable-star-wars-darth-vader-autographed-helmet-in-custom-plexiglass-case-up-for-bid-at-our-next-fundraiser/) - Darth Vader Collectable Lifesize Helmet in our Next Fundraiser! Attend our next fundraiser (reservations required) to bid on this amazing, Star Wars Collectable. If you are unable to attend, but are still interested in this item, CONTACT US ASAP. Star Wars Darth Vader Helmet! Lifesize! Measures Approx. 14x14x14 Custom Case with Plaque. Case Measures Approx. 17″ - [On-The-Job Training For Minorities As Television News Reporters](https://www.thebroadcaster.com/on-the-job-training-for-minorities-as-television-news-reporters/) - The Minorities in Broadcasting Training Program was formed to diversify the newsroom through access and on-the-job training. Is this you? You've researched Minorities in Broadcasting Training Program You're part of an underrepresented group striving for a career as a television news reporter You've graduated college (even if it's been a few years) You've applied to many - [Have Questions About the News Reporter Training Program?](https://www.thebroadcaster.com/have-questions-about-the-news-reporter-training-program/) - Do you have questions about our program such as: When will you open up for applications again? What are your requirements? How do you select trainees? How many trainees do you select each year? How do I prepare for the program? What are my chances of being selected? Can I apply right out of college? - [Brittany Noble Fired For Wearing Her Natural Hair While Anchoring the News](https://www.thebroadcaster.com/brittany-noble-fired-for-wearing-her-natural-hair-while-anchoring-the-news/) - Black Female Anchor Told Not to Wear Her Natural Hair or Report on Anything Race-Related at Her Mississippi Station Reprint Article from Ebony.com Brittany Noble, 32, a former news anchor at WJTV, a local station in Jackson, Mississippi, has reportedly been fired after filing formal complaints about discrimination in the workplace. In a personal essay published on - [[ANNOUNCEMENT] 2018 TV News Reporter Trainee Finalists - Minorities in Broadcasting Training Program](https://www.thebroadcaster.com/announcement-2018-tv-news-reporter-trainee-finalists-minorities-in-broadcasting-training-program/) - 2018 TV News Reporter Trainee Finalists We have been pouring over 170 applications for the TV News Reporter Training Program. With so many talented and deserving men and women, we found it extremely hard to narrow it down to just 8 individuals. But we have. These applicants have proven their determination through proper resume' reels, outstanding - [Applications Closed For The Minorities in Broadcasting Training Program's News Reporter Training](https://www.thebroadcaster.com/applications-closed-for-the-minorities-in-broadcasting-training-programs-news-reporter-training/) - Applications Closed Thank you to everyone who applied to the MIBTP's News Reporter Training Program. We are currently going through all the applications and will be contacting the finalists via email, in the month of March. If you weren't selected: Here are the top reasons for non-selection into the program: Limited number of positions available Missing - [Sign Up For Free TV News Reporter Resume Reel Webinar - Learn Mistakes You Are Making and Must Haves For All Reels](https://www.thebroadcaster.com/sign-up-for-free-tv-news-reporter-resume-reel-webinar-learn-mistakes-you-are-making-and-must-haves-for-all-reels/) - Only 25 Free Spots Available in the Webinar - Register TODAY - [That Was Fast! White House Press Secretary Out + Webinar with Former TV News Trainee Now Available](https://www.thebroadcaster.com/that-was-fast-white-house-press-secretary-out-webinar-with-former-tv-news-trainee-now-available/) - Newsletter for Minorities in Broadcasting Training Program - July 31, 2017. Webinar on TV News Reporting Available. - [Applications Now Open: Apply For the Minority TV News Reporter Training Program](https://www.thebroadcaster.com/applications-now-open-apply-for-the-minority-tv-news-reporter-training-program/) - Apply to the Minorities in Broadcasting Training Program's TV News Reporter Training Program. See requirements here. - [New Webinar Scheduled For July 27 and an Interview with Former Trainee Nicole Murray](https://www.thebroadcaster.com/new-webinar-scheduled-for-july-27-and-an-interview-with-former-trainee-nicole-murray/) - July 27 Webinar Scheduled We're conducting a second webinar, July 27 at 11:00a PST, and will have the pleasure of introducing Nicole Murray of KFDM to everyone in attendance. We will again go over this program in detail, give an overview of the application process, then interview Nicole about her experience as a past TV - [Want to Be a TV News Reporter? You Must Have a Reel. But Where Do You Get One Made? Here's Where.](https://www.thebroadcaster.com/want-to-be-a-tv-news-reporter-you-must-have-a-reel-but-where-do-you-get-one-made-heres-where/) - RESUME' TAPE REEL: Here's Where to Get One Made and Get a Working Reporter As a Mentor As Well Article from our partners at Reel Media. Reel Media Group's signature demo reel bootcamp will teach you everything you'll learn in a three month internship in a single day. We've been pairing up aspiring reporters with - [What It's Like to Work As a TV News Reporter Trainee: by former trainee, now News Anchor, Nicole Murray](https://www.thebroadcaster.com/what-its-like-to-work-as-a-tv-news-reporter-trainee-by-former-trainee-now-news-anchor-nicole-murray/) - Former News Reporter Trainee Nicole Murray of KDFM talks about her frustrations in breaking into the television news business and how we helped. - [Sign Up For Our Online Workshop - A Must For The Minorities in Broadcasting Training Program's Potential TV News Reporter Trainees](https://www.thebroadcaster.com/sign-up-for-our-online-workshop-a-must-for-the-minorities-in-broadcasting-training-programs-potential-tv-news-reporter-trainees/) - Minorities in Broadcasting Training Program Workshops The Minorities in Broadcasting Training Program is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization formed in 1992 to provide training opportunities to college graduates in TV/radio news reporting. We offer opportunities to those individuals who have encountered substantial difficulty in gaining access to broadcast careers. Trainees are placed as "News Reporter Trainees" at small-to-medium market television - [Congrats to April Ryan For being Named 2017 NABJ Journalist of the Year!](https://www.thebroadcaster.com/congrats-to-april-ryan-for-being-named-2017-nabj-journalist-of-the-year/) - Press Release from NABJ. WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 2, 2017) – April Ryan has been selected as the 2017 Journalist of the Year by the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ). The annual award recognizes a black journalist who has a distinguished body of work that has extraordinary depth, scope and significance to people of the African Diaspora. A - [TBA: SPONSORS OF STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE AWARDS](https://www.thebroadcaster.com/sponsors-of-striving-for-excellence-awards/) - Dinner honoring Chas. Floyd Johnson (JAG/NCIS) and others. - [Attend the Daytime Emmy Awards ®](https://www.thebroadcaster.com/attend-the-daytime-emmy-awards/) - The stars of Hollywood step out once again; this time to celebrate the 42nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards®! The festivities take place April 30, 2017. The Daytime Emmy Awards® has graciously donated two tickets to our charity. The winning bidder will be: able to walk the red carpet attend a cocktail party before the event attend - [The Atlantic: Where Are All the Minority Journalists?](https://www.thebroadcaster.com/the-atlantic-where-are-all-the-minority-journalists/) - [pdf-embedder url="https://www.thebroadcaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Lack-of-Minority-Journalists-The-Atlantic.pdf"] - [Official Selections Announced - Camp Cult Classics Fest 2016 on Roku](https://www.thebroadcaster.com/official-selections-announced-camp-cult-classics-fest-2016-on-roku/) - Press Contact: Press@CampCultClassicsFest.com 323/209-5170 www.CampCultClassicsFilmFest.com Follow us on : Facebook – www.facebook.com/campcultclassicsfest Twitter – https://twitter.com/CampCultClassic FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 16, 2016 2016 OFFICIAL SELECTIONS ANNOUNCED Camp Cult Classics Film Festival Announces Its Official Lineup LOS ANGELES – The Camp Cult Classics Fest is a one-of-a-kind gathering of the most outrageous, silly, campy, b-movie, - [The MIBTP's Going Green Film Fest to Run on Roku April 1-30](https://www.thebroadcaster.com/the-mibtps-going-green-film-fest-to-run-on-roku-april-1-30/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 3/30/15 Going Green Film Festival PO Box 67132 Century City, CA 90067 www.GoingGreenFilmFestival.com 310-652-0271 THE GOING GREEN FILM FESTIVAL TO RUN APRIL 1-30 ON ROKU LOS ANGELES, MARCH 30, 2015 -- The Going Green Film Festival launches it's film festival on ROKU. The festival runs April 1-30, 2015. "We're very excited at - [The Going Green Film Festival Announces Official Selections!](https://www.thebroadcaster.com/the-going-green-film-festival-announces-official-selections/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 2/16/15 Going Green Film Festival PO Box 67132 Century City, CA 90067 www.GoingGreenFilmFestival.com 310-652-0271 THE GOING GREEN FILM FESTIVAL LOS ANGELES ANNOUNCES IT'S 2015 OFFICIAL SELECTIONS LOS ANGELES, February 16, 2015 -- The Going Green Film Festival is proud to announce the official selections for 2015. The 24 films were selected from over 271 film submissions. - [Festival News](https://www.thebroadcaster.com/camp-cult-classics-fest/) - MARCH 23, 2014--LOS ANGELES, CA FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The Camp Cult Classics Festival is now open for submissions. Submit your film if it falls into any of the following categories: Campy B-Movie Classic Films Musicals Monsters Silent Film Experimental Currently accepting both shorts and features of any duration. Films, however, must have been made after - [Going Green Film Festival to Stream Official Selections Through Roku Channel](https://www.thebroadcaster.com/going-green-film-festival-to-stream-official-selections-through-roku-channel/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 1/2/15 Going Green Film Festival PO Box 67132 Century City, CA 90067 www.GoingGreenFilmFestival.com 310-652-0271 THE GOING GREEN FILM FESTIVAL LOS ANGELES TO SCREEN OFFICIAL SELECTIONS ON ROKU LOS ANGELES, January 2, 2015 -- The Going Green Film Festival is proud to announce a innovative way to view Official Selection Films: Streaming through - [5 Facts About The State of TV Newsrooms](https://www.thebroadcaster.com/5-facts-about-the-state-of-tv-newsrooms/) - From: Pew Research Center [advanced_iframe securitykey="7a88a778090ab2e5c4654d04e51e751c47aaad01" src="http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2014/07/23/5-facts-about-the-state-of-local-tv-newsrooms/"] - [Giving Tuesday](https://www.thebroadcaster.com/giving-tuesday/) - 'Tis the season of giving and we hope you will consider our organization this year. CLICK on the DONATIONS link for more details. The Minorities in Broadcasting Training Program has been around since 1992 and continues to work to "diversify the newsroom." Please listen to a personal message from our founder. Happy Holidays! - [Is There Still a Need For Diversity Within The News Media?](https://www.thebroadcaster.com/is-there-still-a-need-for-diversity-within-the-news-media/) - When MIBTP was created in 1992, we assumed that diversifying the newsroom would not be needed indefinitely; that there would come a time when an organization like ours would go the way of the dinosaur. It's 2014 and we are still needed. The provocative report/study below asks some challenging questions regarding diversity and the media. Share your thoughts on this - [Re-Launch](https://www.thebroadcaster.com/re-launch/) - We've revamped our website! The new launch: May 5, 2014. We've also just created a TWITTER and FACEBOOK account for the organization. Please be sure to follow us and spread the word! ## Pages - [About Us](https://www.thebroadcaster.com/) - elcome to the site of the Minorities in Broadcasting Training Program! We're a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization formed in 1992, to provide training opportunities to college graduates in TV/radio news reporting, sports and weather reporting, news management, TV production (special projects). We offer opportunities to those individuals who have encountered substantial difficulty in gaining access to broadcast - [CONTACT](https://www.thebroadcaster.com/contact/) - Minorities in Broadcasting Training Program 310-652-0271 nonprofit [at] thebroadcaster dot com 444 Alaska Ave. Suite #BSM266 Torrance, CA 90503 - [Hollywood Charity Auction Update](https://www.thebroadcaster.com/hollywood-charity-auction-update/) - Our Auction has been a fundraiser for our charity since 1996, with our first donation coming from the show, DIAGNOSIS MURDER. We were going strong until COVID hit in mid-2020 and shut many Hollywood productions, and thus, our source for VIP experiences, set visits, awards show tickets and premieres. Although Covid is now manageable, - [Past Sponsors of Striving for Excellence Awards](https://www.thebroadcaster.com/sponsors-of-striving-for-excellence-awards/) - Past Sponsors of Striving for Excellence Awards (not a complete list) 20th Century Fox ABC News Balzac Tom Brokaw Connie Chung Sam Donaldson Harold Dow E! Entertainment Edison International Hal Fishman KABC-TV KIIS Radio KNBC-TV KNX Radio KTLA KTTV Morrison & Foerster NBC Northrop Grumman-B2 Jane Pauley Dan Rather Sunny Skyhawk Universal City Studios, Inc. - [Apply to the Minorities in Broadcasting Training Program](https://www.thebroadcaster.com/trainee-info/apply/) - Applications CLOSED. Sign Up For Newsletter to Be Notified of Opening. PREVIOUS OPPORTUNITY FAQ: Do I have to make a donation to apply? Yes. Join as an ALL ACCESS member. $39 is a small price to pay for the opportunity to begin your career. When we created the program, it was suggested - [Hollywood Charity Auction](https://www.thebroadcaster.com/hollywoodcharityauction/) - Our Auction has been a fundraiser for our charity since 1996, with our first donation coming from the show, DIAGNOSIS MURDER. We were going strong until COVID hit in mid-2020 and shut many Hollywood productions, and thus, our source for VIP experiences, set visits, awards show tickets and premieres. Although Covid is now manageable, - [Membership Account](https://www.thebroadcaster.com/membership-account/) - (Pages above only available if you registered for that level). - [SFE AWARDS](https://www.thebroadcaster.com/sfe-awards/) - The STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE AWARDS recognizes those men and women who are at the top of their profession and who continue to set the standards for excellence in broadcast journalism and in the field of entertainment. Our first Striving for Excellence Awards/Benefit took place in 1993 with George Lopez as the MC and Carole Simpson - [Going Green Film Fest](https://www.thebroadcaster.com/going-green-film-fest/) - The Going Green Film Festival honored television and film productions that led the industry in environmentally-friendly practices. These practices included not only recycling, but the use of hybrid/electric production vehicles, low VOC (volatile organic compound) paints and lumber products. The Going Green Film Festival was a fundraiser for the MIBTP and encouraged and rewarded indie "green" - [Partners](https://www.thebroadcaster.com/partners/) - We collaborate with organizations serving early career journalists and news organizations looking to diversify. Nonprofits National Association of BroadcastersThe National Association of Broadcasters is the voice for the nation's radio and television broadcasters. As the premier trade association for broadcasters, NAB advances the interests of our members in federal government, industry, and public - [TRAINEE INFO](https://www.thebroadcaster.com/trainee-info/) - NOTE: WE ARE NOT A SCHOOL. WE'RE A NON-PROFIT CHARITY THAT SELECTS A HANDFUL OF TRAINEES FOR AVAILABLE POSITIONS ANNUALLY. TRAINEES WORK AS ACTUAL NEWS REPORTERS IN SMALL MARKETS. THERE IS NO FEE TO BE PLACED. The MIBTP has created positions at broadcast facilities in the areas of: * Radio/TV News Reporting (Accepting Current Applications) * - [Behind the Scenes & Personal Tour of National Newsrooms](https://www.thebroadcaster.com/behind-the-scenes-personal-tour-of-national-newsrooms/) - > How You Can Go Behind the Scenes of National Newsrooms Throughout the year we arrange for members to visit national newsrooms on both coasts. Selected members do not have to apply to our program, or be trainees. This opportunity is open to all current All-Access and Private Consult members. Tours include: Behind the scenes - [Private Consult and All Access Members Start Here...](https://www.thebroadcaster.com/private-consult-and-all-access-members-start-here/) - Thank you for becoming a paid member. As a paid member, you'll have annual access to videos, workshops, and podcasts related to broadcast journalism and applying to our program. This membership level gives you a 30-minute phone consultation with the founder, Patrice Williams. Ask specific questions about your situation, or seek career advice. You will - [All Access Members Start Here...](https://www.thebroadcaster.com/all-access-members-start-here/) - Thank you for becoming a paid member. As a paid member, you'll have annual access to videos, workshops, and podcasts related to broadcast journalism and applying to our program. > To Apply to Our Program, CLICK HERE > All Access / Resume Reel Webinar Video & Discount - CLICK HERE > All Access / - [PDF Files/Documentation on Trainee Requirements and Facts About the Program](https://www.thebroadcaster.com/pdf-files-documentation-on-trainee-requirements-and-facts-about-the-program/) - > All Access / PDF Files Trainee Requirements PDF Trainee Facts PDF - [Podcast: About the Minorities in Broadcasting Training Program](https://www.thebroadcaster.com/podcast-about-the-minorities-in-broadcasting-training-program/) - > Podcast: About the Minorities in Broadcasting Training Program The podcast is all about the Minorities in Broadcasting Training Program; why we were created, when, and why there is still a need. > Podcast: Trainee Requirements A detailed rundown of our news reporter trainee requirements. > Podcast: Questions Answered We conducted a - [Webinar Videos](https://www.thebroadcaster.com/webinar-videos/) - Webinar Videos: Steve Villanueva (former trainee) Video 1: Interview with former Trainee Steve Villanueva of WPTV. He was selected as a trainee in 1997 and worked his way up to the #1 market. Patrice Williams also answers a few questions about the program which came from a recent survey. Webinar Videos: Nicole Murray (former trainee) - [Membership Benefit: Resume Reel](https://www.thebroadcaster.com/membership-benefit-resume-reel/) - > Resume Reel Webinar Video & Discount - CLICK HERE All Access Membership gets you access to previously recorded webinars, interviews with former trainees, podcasts and pdf documents. 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The paid services above go towards the operating expenses and - [Thank You For Your Donation!](https://www.thebroadcaster.com/thank-you-for-your-donation/) - Thank you so much for your donation! Every dollar is $100% tax-deductable. Please keep your Paypal receipt (which should have been emailed to you) as your proof of donation. Your donation will go towards the placement of trainees. - [Priscilla Kwan](https://www.thebroadcaster.com/priscilla-kwan/) - "When I first spotted MIBTP's ad for reporter trainees, I instantly felt I fit the position. MIBTP strives to reach minorities who face obstacles during that first frustrating search for that first reporting job. That was me! By then I had exhausted all of my resources in the job hunt. My road trips to visit - [TICKETS](https://www.thebroadcaster.com/sfe-awards/tickets/) - TBA. 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