Join the WAES Broadcast Team! The team is open to interested students in 5th grade. Mrs. Kovach, Media Specialist, is the sponsor of the Broadcast Team.

WHY JOIN THE BROADCAST TEAM? The WAES news staff is comprised of a team of 40 fifth graders who plan, produce and perform a daily morning news broadcast under Mrs. Kovach’s supervision. Broadcasters and Producers have loads of fun while learning important skills like: Public speaking Use of technology Teamwork Interviewing Poise and professionalism 

Duties of a Broadcaster- (in front of camera) Be ON TIME– 7:05 on your assigned day Prep and practice the script – be ready by 7:25 am Be ready for last minute news! Mistakes will happen – Go on, let go, and breathe! Take your time – Don’t talk too fast. Be brave about pronouncing new words and unfamiliar names. Have a good relationship with your partner and the producers. Be professional but let your personality shine through!

Broadcasters should remember to: S – M – I – L – E when you speak! S – Keep it SIMPLE M – Make the information MEANINGFUL I-INTERESTING facts L-LIVELY tone and facial expression E-EYE CONTACT

Duties of a Producer (behind the cameras) Be ON TIME– 7:05 on your assigned day Be prepared and ready by 7:25 Double-check all equipment- follow the checklist! Help do the daily run-through of the broadcast Mistakes will happen – Go on, let go, and breathe! Have a good relationship with your partner and the broadcasters. Be willing to learn how to use the equipment responsibly Learn how to use technology to inform and entertain your fellow Gators!

Frequently Asked Questions How many students will be on the team? Remember there are only 40 spots TOTAL on the team: 20 broadcasters, 20 producers. Usually more students apply than spots are available. On average, around 80 students apply for 40 spots on the team. The team is divided into 4 per day (4 students x 5 days = 20 students). Half the team does broadcast Sept.- Jan., the other half does it Feb.- June.

Frequently Asked Questions How are students chosen for the team? Broadcasters should practice with the sample script posted on the media center website. They will have a videotaped audition one day at school. The audition, application, and teacher recommendations are all considered when choosing broadcasters. Producers are selected based on their application and teacher recommendations. Prior experience with technology and a willingness to learn are both helpful.

JOIN THE TEAM! Applications and parent permission are due to Mrs. Kovach no later than WEDNESDAY, September 12. Late applications will not be accepted! Auditions will be held in the media center at a time during the school day. Your teacher will give you the schedule!

JOIN THE TEAM! The team will be announced around September 22 (you will get an email). Broadcast begins Monday, September 24. Students: contact Mrs. Kovach with questions (email or stop in before school).