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TOPIC: (updated 11-21-2020)
You and/or your team are a part of your school’s broadcast team. Develop and deliver a LIVE broadcast event that includes the following:
SKILLS: Whether using the medium of TV, radio, or internet, the broadcast journalist has to look for possible news or feature stories that might be of interest to the public. This event provides recognition for FBLA members who demonstrate skill and understanding of the profession.
EVENT SPECIFIC GUIDELINES
Submission (Section): Video must be submitted online as a URL. See Competitive Events Overview for submission forms.
State Conference: A maximum of the top two (2) places from the section competition will represent their section at the State Leadership Conference. Finalists will present a live broadcast before judges.
Submission Deadline (Section): 11:59 pm PST January 15 for Section Conference. Conference registration is required for work to be judged. Missing the deadline, not following guidelines, or failure to register for the conference will forfeit competitor participation. Hint: Allow for plenty of time to upload your work.
Finalists Registering for State: There is no prejudged for State. All qualifying individuals or teams from Section Conference must be registered for the conference by 11:59 pm PST February 26 for State Conference. Conference registration is required in order to be listed in the conference schedule. Failure to register for the conference will forfeit competitor participation.
JUDGING: Judges will use the rating sheets (section prejudged video or state presentation) to score competitors. The panel of judges evaluating prejudged materials may not necessarily be the same panel evaluating the presentations. All decisions of the judges are final.
RATING SHEETS:
GUIDELINES (It is highly recommended that competitors read all guidelines)
Presentation with Equipment
Prejudged Project with Presentation
General Presentation
General (All Events)
General Competitive Event Tips