Broadcast (Hawk TV)

Broadcast Program Overview

• Website: Hawk TV on YouTube

• Social Media: @hawktv_hhs (Twitter); @hebron_hawktv (Instagram)

• Adviser: Ms. Cooper

• Class period: 2nd

• Course overview: Students work in pairs to produce broadcast news, feature, sports and entertainment that are combined into a bi-weekly episode of Hawk TV. Students learn how to develop story ideas, conduct interviews, shoot quality footage and edit video. Students also get the opportunity to practice their on-camera presence, if desired, by anchoring episodes. In addition to the regularly occurring broadcast journalistic pieces that air on Hawk TV, students are also provided some additional creative flexibility by producing video for social media accounts.

Key attributes for successful broadcast staffers: Responsible, good time managers, reliable, high integrity, ability to work independently and in groups, desire and ability to express yourself creatively, dedicated, ability to meet deadlines

Recent Staff Highlights

• National Scholastic Press Association Pacemaker Finalist: 2021, 2022, 2024

• NSPA/JEA National High School Journalism Convention Fall 2023: 6th Place, Best of Show,  broadcast news program

• ILPC Bronze Star, 2021 - 2022, 2024

Useful Links

Hawk TV YouTube Page