College & Career Fair
Connecting High Schoolers with college pathways and college students with industry leaders in television, radio, and digital media for direct access to mentorship, career pathways, and real-world opportunity.
Building the Next Generation of Media Professionals
Through curated partnerships and the involvement of key industry leaders, this event helps students:
Explore career paths across broadcast and digital platforms
Learn directly from working professionals
Gain insight into internships and entry-level roles
Develop connections that can support long-term career growth
Engagement Colleges and Universities
For high school students, Future of Media serves as a college exploration experience. Students can meet representatives from Colleges and Universities with media-focused programs:
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
University of Illinois, Chicago
University of Illinois, Springfield (formerly Sangamon State)
University of Missouri
DePaul
Columbia College Chicago
Northwestern University
Butler University
Purdue University
Engagement with Local Stations and Channels
For college students, Future of Media serves as a professional networking event. Students can meet representatives from:
Local television stations
Radio stations
National networks
Digital media organizations
Free for Students and Educators!
Your Questions, Answered
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CTA, Metra and parking options
Metra Ogilve
CTA Brown, Purple, Pink, Blue lines
Parking garage at 165 N Clinton and street parking on Canal
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The Future of Media Fair will be held at The Museum of Broadcast Communications, located at
440 W Randolph Street, Chicago, IL, 60606
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You can fill out the form on this webpage or email information@museum.tv for any questions.
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Just bring your email confirmation and whatever you may need to take notes and network.