Benefits

• Health Insurance from Mutual of Omaha (not available in some states

• Production/Liability Insurance from C & S International Insurance Brokers, Inc

• Hotel Discount Program from Quest International

• Discount on National and Avis Car Rentals

• Special Media Communications Association Master Card

• Airborne Express Discounts (sign up form) or call 1-800-MEMBERS.

• Discounts on Office Products from Penny Wise

• Discount Long Distance Telephone Service from TransNational Communications

How Do I Join?

Membership applications available online

Contact Media Communications Association national headquarters

Networking
Professional contacts may be your career's most valuable resource. Year after year, Media Communications Association members consistently rate networking with other members as their number one reason for membership. And for a good reason - professional communicators are Media Communications Association, sharing and disseminating information about the use of television for communication in business, industry, healthcare, government, education and other fields. Media Communications Association members have unlimited opportunities to benefit from the expertise and experience of other professionals in the Media Communications Association worldwide network.
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National Membership
Media Communications Association dues include chapter membership and national membership. You're automatically eligible for all the membership benefits offered by national membership and membership in the Atlanta Chapter!
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Leadership Development
Participating in local, regional, or national committees brings out leadership qualities like communication, budgeting, and "people skills." In addition to the personal growth, leaders confirm that their employers benefit form this "free" training.
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Video Network Lending Library
A free service to Media Communications Association members, the Video Network is a videotape "lending library" containing Golden Reel® and Silver Reel® award-winning programs from the association's past Video Festival competition. Booking forms and catalogs are included in the membership directory as well as on-line in the "Members Only" section of the Media Communications Association website. Tapes are usually shipped with a week, UPS surface prepaid. On request, tapes may also be shipped overnight carrier collect. This service is sponsored by Allied Digital Technologies.
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Job Hotline
Available exclusively to Media Communications Association members, the professional Job Hotline connects employers (both members and nonmembers) with just the right video professional to fill an opening. The Hotline lists job openings received by the International Office and is available here on Media Communications Association's WWW service. Every effort is made to provide complete information about each job described on the Hotline; however, the depth of information for any particular job opening is determined by what employers provide. For information on placing a job listing on the Hotline, visit the Job Hotline page or call Media Communications Association at 317-816-6269.
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Professional Development
Increased knowledge, polished skills, and expert advice are just some of the benefits from attending Media Communications Association's Annual International Conference - the association's stellar professional development opportunity. Featuring 80 dynamic seminars, this four-day event offers technical, creative, and management presentations for professionals at every stage in their career. As a member, you also receive discounts on conference registration.
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National and Local Websites
Member forums, IRS Guidelines, job postings and online meetings are just some the valuable information and activities available at the the either the National website, the Atlanta Chapter website or both. The National website features a "members-only" section for member forums and other exclusive information.
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Video Festival
The most important prestigious festival of its kind, the Media Communications Association Video Festival recognizes the best in professional video production. Nearly 1,000 programs go through a preliminary judging process throughout the country, followed by a final evaluation by the Blue Ribbon Panel, made up of experienced video professionals. Then, at the annual awards ceremony, Media Communications Association bestows the Bronze Reel®, Silver Reel® and Golden Reel® awards for the best of the best. All Media Communications Association members are eligible for discount entry fees.
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