LibGuides: Telecommunications Resources: Professional Organizations

Professional Organizations

Professional organizations and societies provide a place to network with professionals, opportunities to learn about the latest trends in the field, and information on internships and job openings in the field. These groups often sponsor conferences, seminars, and other programs for professional development. Some services and resources may only be available to dues-paying members of the organization.

National Association of Broadcast Engineers & Technicians
The National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians–Communications Workers of America represents more than 8.900 workers in broadcasting and related industries.
New York State Broadcasters Association
The New York State Broadcasters Association represents the interests of over 300 television and radio station in the New York State Assembly, the United States Congress, and various other legislative bodies.
National Association of Broadcasters
The 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 affairs; improves the quality and profitability of broadcasting; encourages content and technology innovation; and spotlights the important and unique ways stations serve their communities.
InfoComm International
InfoComm International® is the leading nonprofit association serving the professional AV communications industry worldwide. Founded in 1939, the association offers industry expertise and market research serving press and others seeking information about the industry.
Society of Broadcast Engineers
SBE provides a forum for the exchange of ideas and the sharing of information to help you keep pace with our rapidly changing industry. SBE amplifies the voices of broadcast engineers by validating your skills with professional certification, by offering educational opportunities to maintain and expand those skills and by speaking out on technical regulatory issues that affect how you work.
Audio Engineering Society
The Audio Engineering Society is the only professional society devoted exclusively to audio technology. Founded in the United States in 1948, the AES has grown to become an international organization that unites audio engineers, creative artists, scientists and students worldwide by promoting advances in audio and disseminating new knowledge and research.
Broadcast Education Association
The Broadcast Education Association (BEA) is the professional association for professors, industry professionals and graduate students who are interested in teaching and research related to electronic media and multimedia enterprises.
International Radio & Television Society Foundation Inc.
The International Radio and Television Society Foundation provides education and dialogue about important communication issues, and offers New York City based educational luncheons, seminars, and workshops which cater to a diverse range of media interests and demographics.