- Professional Membership -- Improve your professional status by joining
one of the nation's most recognized professional organizations. Not only
will you benefit from the prestige of the TV Academy, you will receive enhanced
credibility, opportunities to participate in educational and networking
events, and experience for your resume.
- Two FREE passes for EACH of several preview screenings of major motion
pictures, including Oscar-nominated films and invitations to "Meet the Director"
screenings co-sponsored by Independent Feature Project/Chicago. Over 20 films were shown in 2006, a value of
more than $320 per year, yours FREE as a member. Films shown in 2006 included: Dreamgirls, Invincible, The Guardian, The
History Boys, and The Last King of Scotland.
- Emmy Awards - The Chicago/Midwest Regional Emmy
Awards are presented annually for outstanding achievements in broadcasting.
As a member, you receive a discount on Emmy entry fees, and a chance to
recognize your personal excellence by entering your best work. You'll also
have a chance to evaluate your peer's work from around the nation. Both
program and craft offerings are screened to determine nominations for regional
Emmy Awards. An opportunity to discover television techniques from other
regions!
- Silver Circle Awards Program - Each year, the
TV Academy recognizes outstanding individuals who have devoted a quarter
of a century or more to the television industry and have made significant
contributions to Chicago/Midwest broadcasting. Members receive a discount
to attend this event.
- Invitations to Workshops - Learn about new technologies, terminology,
and techniques from your colleagues. Workshops include the annual Career
Day, where the opportunity is given to members to talk with leaders in the
television field about job availability and qualifications. Past workshop
topics included the multimedia newsroom, post production, HD Television,
Covering the Iraq War, Investigative Reporting, and the Chicago sports television
and video industry. Attendance is FREE with membership.
- Scholarships - Our Chapter awards $2000-$4,000 scholarships annually
to Academy members, their family members, and deserving television students.
- Access to post "job listings" and "jobs wanted" on
the TV Academy Job Bank on http://jobbank.emmyonline.org/
Job Bank is a comprehensive job listing service sponsored by the National
Academy, the Chicago/Midwest Chapter, and 19 other chapters nationwide.
It's the largest and fastest growing of all the television industry related
job banks. With over 13,000 members, the National Television Academy is
the single largest television professional association in the world.
- Discounted Long Term Care Insurance - Available to members through John
Hancock. By arrangement of the National Television Academy all Chicago/Midwest
Members and their families are entitled to a special discount. Prior John
Hancock Long Term policy holders are also entitled to discount.
There are particular Benefits for those under age 65, policy complements
any existing disability insurance. For information please visit: www.benefitsdomatter.com.
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Newsletters -- Professional membership
offers you timely information throughout the year from local and national
newsletters. Stay informed on news of the chapter, Emmy's, and program
offerings throughout the year.
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