This past Tuesday, October 14, the WCPR Alumni Association held a panel discussion on the future of the broadcasting industry and how to prepare yourself for getting a job in that field.
Stevens may not have a communications or broadcasting major, but with the large number of electrical and computer engineers, it is no surprise that many students are interested in applying their skills in the video and audio broadcasting world. WCPR is one of the most active organizations on campus, and, as mentioned, has its own alumni association.
The panel was co-hosted by the Office of Career Development and featured both Stevens alumni working in broadcasting as well as other industry professionals. Attending were Ken Breitenstein, the Director of Engineering for NBC Network Operations; Andrew Bentz, a class of 2011 alumnus and a broadcast systems engineer for Emmis Communications; and Paul Rea, a class of 2006 alumnus and a systems engineer for The Systems Group. Finally, the panel was moderated by Rob May, a class of 2013 alumnus and an audio engineer at MSNBC.
The event was held in Bissinger from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., with food and drink provided by the Office of Career Development. The panelists were asked many questions, including where they see the future of the industry going, what new skills would be useful when getting a broadcasting job, and what they like and find fun about their current positions. After questions were fielded by the audience, the panel was dissolved and both students and alumni mingled and networked. Panelists were also pulled aside for one-on-one interviews that were filmed by SITTV, and will later by published online by the WCPR Alumni Association.
Students were advised that the Office of Career Development has business cards and contact information for all of the panelists. Anybody who was unable to stay and network, or attend the event entirely, can visit the office on the sixth floor of Howe in case they want to reach out to any of the panelists personally.
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