For the second consecutive year, the Library of American Broadcasting Foundation will serve as the official presenting sponsor of the 2026 Broadcast Education Association Career Fair and Graduate Student Showcase. The event is held in conjunction with the NAB Show in Las Vegas and is scheduled for Monday, April 21, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The fair is designed to connect top students, industry professionals, and recruiters in an environment that fosters talent discovery, mentorship, and career connections. It highlights the next generation of broadcasters and media leaders while providing access to opportunities across the evolving media landscape.
Mary Collins, Executive Director of the Library of American Broadcasting Foundation, stated that the organization is thrilled to partner with the Broadcast Education Association again. She noted that the collaboration reflects a shared commitment to fostering new professionals while preserving the industry’s history to inspire future leaders.
Heather Birks, Executive Director of the Broadcast Education Association, expressed excitement about the partnership, noting that the foundation’s dedication to broadcasting’s legacy and future aligns with the association’s mission to support the academic and professional development of students entering the field.
The event will bring together students, graduate candidates, young professionals, and recruiters from across the country. Participants will include award recipients from the Festival of Media Arts, scholarship winners, RAB Student Scholars, members of collegiate media chapters, and honorees of the Alpha Epsilon Rho honors society. Attendees will engage directly with leading companies and professionals shaping the future of media.
For more information about the LABF Career Fair, including registration details, visit their website.