NNPS-TV

Newport News Public Schools TV and the Telecommunications Center

Watch NNPS-TV on Cox 47/Verizon 17

Student Works on YouTube

Click playlist icon at top to see playlist. Or visit the Student Channel on YouTube

Telecom Program Highlights

  • Two years of hands-on experience in all aspects of television production
  • First-year students make broadcast-worthy material
  • Students earn college credit
  • Students receive honors credit
  • Classes are taught by a faculty of working professionals
  • Students use state-of-the-art media production facilities
  • Students learn all phases of studio and remote digital broadcasting and production
  • Students can participate in local and national media associations
  • Students can compete using their skills on a state and national level (SkillsUSA)

Join our crew

We are seeking students to join the award-winning Telecom team! Open to all juniors and seniors of Newport News Public Schools. See your guidance counselor or call us at (757) 591-4687 for more information. Check out the Telecom FAQ.

Truck Crew Jobs | Crew Application | Telecom flyer (pdf)

Students

From May to June, NNPS Telecom is in their "busy season," with consistent back-to-back productions inclusive of banquets, School Board meetings, and sporting events. However, the highlight of this time are the NNPS Graduations, which this year occurred from June 3 to 6.

NNPS Telecom students cooked up a winning show, and have earned a Viddy Award to add to their accomplishments.

  1. Telecom crew produces CNU graduation
  2. Career Selection Day livestreamed by Telecom
  3. TV student-athlete has signing day at Telecom

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30 Years of TV at NNPS

Course Descriptions

Television Production I is a full-year double-period course. The first year of study provides students with basic knowledge and skills in TV production. Students develop techniques in broadcast news operation, and studio and electronic filled productions.

Television Production II is a full-year, double-period course. The second year of study emphasizes specific occupational knowledge and skills. Students learn techniques in producing music videos, commercials and talk shows. Skills and knowledge gained will be used to produce programming for NNPS-TV.

Industry Outlook

VERSO Tasks/ Competencies

Career Opportunities

  • Producer
  • Director
  • Camera Operator
  • Technical Director
  • Production Assistant
  • Writer
  • Editor
  • Reporter