GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – One of the most important things about the media industry is having connections, so make sure to build and maintain as many as you can, which is exactly what happened on Saturday at Lambeau Field.
Broadcast students got a chance to meet with members of the local media, including WFRV staff, inside the Lambeau Field Atrium, with plenty of activities and booths from media groups all over the state.
Give BIG Green Bay 2026 ends with record fundraising total
Local 5‘s teammembers on hand included the following:
- General Manager—Jud Beck
- News Director—Joe Radske
- Assistant News Director—McKenna Rentmeester
- Digital Content Director—Devin Willems
- Multimedia Reporter—Ellie Davis
- Photojournalist—Don Roznowski
- Production Manager—Tim Greenman
- Engineer—Jeff Kuhr
- Sales Manager—Carolyn Williamsen
- Office Administrator—Kathy Hoffman
The event, hosted by the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association (WBA), brought high school and college students in to speak with media industry experts to learn more about the various roles available, from sales to engineering to online to on-air talent.
WBA President Michelle Vetterkind said it’s the third year in a row that the event has been at Lambeau, but it is far from the first of its kind.
“We’ve had a student forum for about 30 years, but we moved it to Lambeau and I don’t know if we’ll ever move it,” Vetterkind said.
Vetterkind said it’s an honor to host the event because of the relevance of local news, but that it’s also important to ensure it stays that way and that it’s not just about being on the air; it also allows the students to learn about every aspect of the media world.
“We have many interested in sports, but being here at Lambeau allows us to expose students to all facets of the industry, which we’re really proud of,” Vetterkind said.
Oshkosh teacher named Wisconsin’s 2026 Outstanding Young Choral Director
Retired WBAY anchor Bill Jartz, who also serves as the Lambeau Field public address announcer, gave a keynote address, as well.
Click here to meet more of Local 5’s team, and feel free to reach out if you ever have questions!
