ROC Sports Network introduces new Sports Broadcast Academy!
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Our inaugural class, set to begin in January 2027, will provide exciting new opportunities for high school juniors and seniors and registered college students who are interested in pursuing a career in broadcast journalism.  Our academy will give students hands-on training and experience in all aspects of the industry including play-by-play announcing, podcasting, camera operation, editing, game production, directing, sales, graphics, writing, photography, marketing and more under the direction from some of the finest sports journalism mentors in the area.
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To be able to get into a prestigious college and ultimately a great job in the industry you will need hands-on experience and a portfolio of your work. We can help provide you with that! 
With your complete dedication throughout the training, you will learn how to produce a game broadcast from start to finish. If you're looking test your knowledge and skills in announcing, you will gain experience broadcasting a game at your school or host your own sports podcast!
If your talents are behind the camera, we will teach you how to produce and direct a game, podcast or show, run a camera, learn how to edit video, produce on-screen graphics and set up live streaming digital productions on YouTube and Facebook.
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If your career goal is to work in sports marketing or management, our experienced mentors will share their experience and knowledge in sports marketing and ad sales along with commercial production, writing and editing. Sports productions are made possible with the support of sponsors and advertisers, so this aspect of the academy will show the importance of working as a team, coming together to produce an exciting, professional looking and sounding sports broadcast.
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If you would like to be considered for acceptance into our inaugural class beginning in January 2027, please email us and tell us about your love of sports, college and career ambitions. Tell us why a career in sports journalism is your goal and where you feel that your interest and talents are best suited in the industry (Ex: play-by-play, camera operator, editor, graphics, marketing etc.)
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Email us at rocsportsnet@gmail.com ASAP for consideration.
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