Latest Career Fair News!  128 graduates from the Ohio/Illinois Centers for Broadcasting attended the 7^th annual OICB Job fair this April at the Cleveland campus.  They had the opportunity to meet with employers in Radio, Television, interactive media as well as audio and video production houses. 

Grads had the opportunity to also audition for acting parts in a variety of industrial training and safety videos, produced by an Industrial Management firm. 

25 employers representing nearly 100 stations and companies were on hand to provide immediate interviews to our graduates.

These employers were happy with the quality of candidates presented today.

Mona Alexander, News Director at WFMJ-TV Youngstown said "These grads are ready to go to work and there are several I will be meeting with in the coming weeks!"

Marc Eppler, President of Legal Electronic Recording asked for references on several grads before leaving today’s event, and said he will have interviews next week with many of the people he met.

Feb. 25, 2009: Natalie Clark joined WMFD-TV in December 2008, as a Reporter and Weather Forecaster for Newswatch 5,6,10 and 11 evening newscasts.

Before joining the WMFD-TV team, Natalie interned at WEWS News Channel 5 in Cleveland, where she was able to shadow Stefani Schaefer and cover election nights. She also had the chance to intern for COX-45 in Parma, where she reported local news for the station. Natalie’s most memorable internship experience is when she interned the summer of 2006 at CNN Headline News in Atlanta, where she was able to write stories for the entertainment segments, and shadow her idol, Robin Meade.

Natalie graduated from Bowling Green State University, and the Ohio Center for Broadcasting in Cleveland.

She’s originally from New London, Ohio but now lives in Mansfield with her husband, Brad. Natalie is excited to be part of the WMFD-TV Team!

Feb. 21, 2009:  Congratulations to the Brunswick High School Video Club for submitting the winning video entry to our “Spotlight on Education” competition! Their $500 prize check was presented by Tim Taylor, veteran Fox-8 TV news anchor on Saturday, Feb. 21^st @ 1 P.M. at The Ohio Center for Broadcasting Career Day held at the Cleveland Campus (see below).

The excellent winning entry highlights the student teamwork of Sean O’Connor, Nicole Rhoades, Brittany Lemmerman, Hailey Clouse and Rachel Williams under the guidance of John Wasylko, Communications Director and Sam Boyer, Video Club Advisor.

Following the presentation, watch for the video to be posted on our webpage!

 Fox 8's Tim Taylor; Brown's Beat Reporter from WTAM 1100 AM and TV Host for "Sportstime Ohio,"  Andre Knott (OCB Grad); and the Maxwell Show's (WMMS 100.7 FM) Tiffany Peck (OCB Grad) AKA "Chunk."

Campus tours and opportunities to speak with current students, graduates and instructors will also take place. Parents are invited to attend and financial aid questions will be answered. This event is free; however reserve your spot by calling 216-447-9117 or EMAIL HERE. 

The Ohio Center for Broadcasting in Valley View is part of the nationally accredited Ohio and Illinois Centers for Broadcasting with additional locations in Chicago, Columbus, Cincinnati and Denver. The schools provide the necessary skills for entry level careers in both radio and television. At the broadcasting centers, students develop expertise in all aspects of broadcasting on a daily basis while learning from industry professionals. The school offers graduate placement assistance both locally and nationally and financial aid for those who qualify.