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College Skillset Foundations for Career Savvy Futures
Sunday April 6, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
W303
For students and those advising students, this panel creates conversation about how best to build skills in college that lead to success in media careers. Broadcast experts and media consultants will invite audience interaction and give guidance about how to groom your grit to imagine, implement, and attain your goals.
Moderator: Marjorie Yambor, Dalton State College
Panelists: Pat Bryson, Bryson Broadcasting International
Meg Dowdy, Townsquare Media
Valerie Geller, Geller Media International
Gary Reid, WKAR AM/FM/TV
Moderators
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Marjorie Yambor

Dalton State College
Speakers
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Pat Bryson

Founder, Bryson Broadcasting International
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Meg Dowdy

Regional Content Director, Townsquare Media
Meg Dowdy is a Regional Content Director for Townsquare Media, coaching talents across the Southeastern United States. She also manages national contesting initiatives for the company and has previously worked as an Operations Manager, Brand Manager, Program Director, Morning Show... Read More →
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Valerie Geller

Geller Media International
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Gary Reid

Director Emeritus, WKAR-AM/FM/TV
After an early career as a professional musician and record producer/engineer, I spent 44 years as a faculty member and broadcast station manager for WDBM-FM. and PBS and NPR affiliates WKAR-AM/FM/TV at Michigan State University.  I am the immediate Past President of the Michigan... Read More →
Sunday April 6, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
W303
  Student Media Advisors, Industry Issues & Updates |   Management. Marketing & Programming, Industry Issues & Updates |   BEA, Industry Issues & Updates |   Student Track, Industry Issues & Updates

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