Minorities in Broadcasting Training Program for Diverse Media Careers
Description
The Minorities in Broadcasting Training Program is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing training opportunities for minority college graduates in television and radio news reporting, sports and weather reporting, news management, and TV production.
The program develops essential skills such as writing, editing, producing, and reporting through placements at small-to-medium market TV stations, preparing trainees with practical experience to advance their careers in broadcasting.
It serves minority college graduates and underserved high school students aiming to enter broadcast journalism and production roles, emphasizing media literacy, equitable access, mentorship, and career development.
The organization addresses the underrepresentation of ethnic minorities in broadcast newsroom management and promotes diversity in media leadership. Funding is primarily sourced from the entertainment industry through auctions and donations.