International Media Championship & Talent Discovery Platform
RAMP Media, a Perth, Australia-based media company, is proud to announce the launch of the International Student Broadcasting Championship (ISBC). This international media competition is an actively engaging student platform on a global level that assists students in networking, personal brand development, and, most importantly, job prospects.
ISBC was founded by leading industry and education professionals who are passionate about college broadcasting and assisting students transition from graduate to the media industry. The competition will see all facets of media come together, from radio broadcasting to video and digital content creators and e-sports casters.
The competition aims to find the best emerging talent in the world and expose them to the industry and potential employers on a global level.
“Our primary focus is helping graduates find jobs and opportunities on an international scale,” said Phillip Vinciullo, founder of ISBC. “We keep hearing from media groups and clients that there are holes in the entry-level job market. We believe ISBC can provide development, opportunities and solutions for both graduates and industry.”
ISBC’s goal is to support students and graduates during the pivotal transition from campus to industry. “Our focus has always been talent development and the student journey,” said Annwen Burrows, co-founder of ISBC. “The most important part of that experience is the transition to the workforce – ISBC’s goal is to support students and graduates through those pivotal times.”
ISBC’s judges are current professionals in broadcasting, podcasting, and the digital landscape, working for some of the biggest media companies in the world.
“Their diverse international media backgrounds and extensive expertise provide an industry-current evaluation process and ensures the credibility and integrity of the competition“ said Marcel Marais co-founder of ISBC
Applicants enter the competition through a custom-built website featuring easy submission, membership login, category listings and submission requirements, competition and industry tips, judges portal, advice, support, and much more.
Appropriately ‘World College Radio Day’ opens the competition submission period and closes on November 1st. The time period was specifically chosen to factor academic calendars on an international scale.
Award winners will be announced during a live-streamed event on November 30th.