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Leadership Training

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Broadcast Leadership Training
Broadcast Leadership Training
Broadcast Leadership Training

Program Overview


This executive MBA-style program will provide you with the fundamentals of purchasing, owning and running successful radio and television stations. You will learn the business of the business and how run a broadcast operation at the highest level.

This experience will help you apply proven principles to your current position and plan your future career goals. Classes will be held in Washington, D.C., one weekend a month from September to June. Some live-online and on-demand sessions may be added.

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2025-2026 PROGRAM SCHEDULE

Registration for the BLT Class of 2026 is now open. Fellowship applications are being accepted. BLT classes will be held in Washington, D.C., one weekend a month from September to June with one session scheduled to be held at NAB Show in April.


2025

September 12-14, 2025
October 10-12, 2025
November 14-16, 2025
December 12-14, 2025

2026

January 9-11, 2026
February 6-8, 2026
February 28 - March 2, 2026 (prior to participation in the NAB State Leadership Conference on March 3-4)
April 17-19, 2026 (prior to participation in the NAB Show on April 18-22, 2026)
May 15-17, 2026
June 6-9, 2026 (including STA)

Specific topics based on the curriculum to be confirmed for each weekend.

All participants are expected to attend every session, complete online classwork leading up to and following each session and participate in facilitated discussions.



LEARN FROM BROADCASTING’S
TOP EXECUTIVES

This program was built by broadcasters for broadcasters with support from broadcasters. Developed with guidance and support from industry’s top executives, the Broadcast Leadership Training program focuses on the unique process of assessing, purchasing, managing and operating radio and television stations. As a program participant, you will receive the foundational blueprint for becoming a greater part of this industry and help diversify the voices available to the public.



INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE

This program will help you prepare for the future of broadcasting and build a brighter future for your career. Join the hundreds of graduates who have invested in their future and changed their careers by participating in this program.

Invest in your future and reach your career and personal goals with this exclusive program.

Broadcast Leadership Training



The NAB Leadership Foundation thanks the Broadcast Leadership Training sponsors:

The NAB Leadership Foundation thanks the following Broadcast Leadership Training supporters:

  • Comscore
  • Fletcher, Heald & Hildreth, PLC
  • Todd Hartman, Kalil & Co., Inc.
  • TV NewsCheck