Students interested in a career in broadcasting will have the opportunity to explore the field firsthand at Lake Land College’s Broadcast Communication Open House on Friday, March 21.
The event, scheduled from noon to 2 p.m., will follow Laker Visit Day and include a provided lunch. Attendees will get an inside look at the college’s Broadcast Communication program as they tour the student-run FM radio station, WLKL 89.9 The Max Alternative, along with the TV studio and production control room. Participants will also have the chance to see professional audio equipment, high-tech cameras, video production tools, and industry-standard digital editing software in action.
“The open house is the perfect chance for students to learn about careers in broadcasting and get their first hands-on experience with the equipment they will get to use in the program,” said Greg Powers, Speech Communication/Broadcasting Instructor and Director of Broadcast Operations.
Lake Land College’s Broadcast Communication program offers an associate degree designed for students who plan to enter the workforce immediately or transfer to a four-year university. Additionally, students can pursue one of three specialized certificate programs.
The program provides hands-on experience in various aspects of broadcasting, including live radio broadcasting, newscasting, TV production, podcasting, and live sports commentary. Students gain practical skills using professional-grade audio and video equipment, as well as advanced digital editing tools.
Those interested in attending the open house can register at LakeLandCollege.edu/Visit. For more information, contact Greg Powers at gpowers@lakelandcollege.edu or 217-234-5335.
