Active Membership is a privilege extended to professionals actively engaged in television—executives, producers, performers, announcers, newscasters, writers, craftspeople, cameramen and women, directors, artists, designers, photographers, editors, academics, entertainment attorneys and others. You must have been involved in television for at least one year in order to be approved by the Membership Committee.

Active Members work in:

• Broadcast stations
• Cable and satellite
• Independent television production
• Academic communications departments
• Marketing
• New Media
• Performing arts and creative crafts

Associate Members are those who support the advancement of television, but do not work in the designated professional categories.

Student Members are full-time students in an accredited school.

The Academy
provides a forum for the exchange of ideas and discussion of industry problems and concerns. It affords opportunities to meet colleagues both professionally and socially. It promotes professional development in the industry and the community.

Service and activities include:
Emmy Awards
Awarded for excellence and outstanding achievement in television—locally, nationally and internationally.

Emmy Awards Judging
Members have the opportunity to judge the work of their peers in other local chapters around the country. Depending on your particular qualifications, you may participate in national Emmy Award judgings as well.

Education
The National Student Television Award of Excellence, presented by the Foundation of the National Television Academy, promotes journalistic excellence among aspiring broadcasters by honoring high school students who present work that exemplifies the best practices of the profession.

Scholarships
Major college scholarships are awarded annually to exceptionally talented students pursuing careers in broadcasting. Scholarships are awarded by both the national organization and local chapters.

Networking
Members have the opportunity to interact with colleagues in the full range of television disciplines at formal and informal gatherings.

Seminars
Informative seminars are presented on a wide spectrum of topics, including cutting-edge technologies. Seminars feature EMMY Award recipients and nominees, television professionals and industry experts.

Silver Circle
Television pioneers whose careers have spanned a quarter century or more, are nominated by their local chapters and become honored members of this prestigious group.

Gold Circle
This prestigious award honors television pioneers whose careers have spanned a half-century or more.

Emmy Awards
in addition to participation and judging, members receive reduced entry fees.

Television Quarterly
Members receive a free electronic subscription to this prestigious journal of the National Television Academy. It features interviews, behind-the-scenes looks, reviews, and scholarly articles by and about some of the most famous names in television.

Invitations To Events
include industry discussions, technical presentations, private screenings, and professional development workshops.

Membership Pin And Card
feature a gold EMMY and certify membership status.

Newsletters
All members receive The National, the NTA newsletter, which highlights the activities of the National Television Academy and its local chapters. In addition chapters also produce their own newsletters focusing more closely on regional news and events.

Insurance
Health Insurance (www.grouphealthsolutions.com ) and John Hancock Long Term Care Insurance (www.benefitsdomatter.com ).

Visit either site and you will find special links to areas specifically designed and negotiated for NATAS members.

The John Hancock Long Term Care insurance gives an impressive discount to members and their partners and to their families as well.  The policies cover home health care and facility care.  All are tailored to suit individual needs and priorities John Hancock has assigned a long term care specialist to each chapter region.  The Long Term Care policy dovetails with disability insurance and includes return of premium when taken at a younger age.  (This benefit may vary by state).  If any NATAS member or their family already has a John Hancock Long Term Care policy, they will receive a discount on their existing policy.

Emmy Online
the NTA website provides access to news, information about events and awards competitions, and job listings.

Job Bank
the NTA’s nationwide classified help-wanted service.
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