LAS VEGAS, NV – Vegas PBS is proud to share that station President and General Manager Mare Mazur has been elected as a board member of the Nevada Broadcasters Association (NVBA). In this role, Mazur will serve as a representative of Vegas PBS and help provide leadership for an organization that represents more than 100 radio and television stations throughout the state of Nevada.
“I’m honored that the NVBA Board of Directors has chosen to include me among their ranks,” Mazur said. “This provides an opportunity for Vegas PBS to strengthen its connections with and contribute to the entire state’s broadcasting network. Broadcasting plays a critical role in providing vital information and connecting the communities we serve, and I am looking forward to joining my colleagues in support of our shared businesses.”
“We’re very proud to welcome Mare to our team,” said Mitch Fox, President and CEO of the Nevada Broadcasters Association. “With her years of experience in several television markets, her expertise and insight will be an invaluable addition to our organization’s leadership.”
The Nevada Broadcaster’s Association advocates for and promotes radio and television stations throughout the entire state. NVBA lobbies on behalf of broadcasters at the local, state and federal level; facilitates the deployment of emergency messaging such as AMBER Alerts and EAS notifications; and awards scholarships to aspiring broadcasting students.
Vegas PBS has long had a connection to the Nevada Broadcaster’s Association. Vegas PBS is a member station of the NVBA and several Vegas PBS staff members have been inducted into the Nevada Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame. Mitch Fox, President and CEO of the NVBA, formerly hosted the popular Vegas PBS public affairs program Nevada Week In Review for 28 years.
About Vegas PBS
Vegas PBS is a member-supported public television service providing educational content for over 50 years. Vegas PBS builds community through television, education services, and unique experiences that create a sense of place, civic and social capital. For 15 consecutive years, Vegas PBS has remained among the top ten most-watched PBS stations in the country. The station offers four unique broadcast channels: Vegas PBS Ch. 10.1, Vegas PBS Create Ch. 10.2, VEGAS PBS KIDS Ch. 10.3, and Vegas PBS WORLD Ch. 10.4. The station collaborates with community partners to create award-winning content that examines informational, cultural, historic, and educational regional issues.
Vegas PBS provides a robust variety of education services and workforce development opportunities that extend the educational experience beyond the broadcast. Resources and services include Vegas PBS’ Ready To Learn educational workshops for children and families, professional development for teachers, online learning courses and certifications for adults, multimedia educational support for educators, and a Special Needs Resource Library serving those with special needs.
Vegas PBS viewers can access their favorite shows across multiple platforms including broadcast, vegaspbs.org, the PBS App and the PBS KIDS Video App. For more information, visit vegaspbs.org or find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.
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