Broadcast Technical Training Guild (BTTG)
Multi-Union Training Coordination for the Broadcast Industry
NYC unions, corporate partners, and equipment companies collaborating to deliver affordable, industry-relevant technical training.
The Challenge
Broadcast professionals need ongoing technical training to stay current with IP workflows, REMI production, and evolving technology. But custom training is expensive, unions can't afford it alone, and there's no coordination across locals.
Nobody is organizing multi-union training collaboration.
The BTTG Solution
BTTG brings NYC broadcast unions, corporate partners, and equipment companies together with shared governance and shared costs.
Unions Control Curriculum
Board majority voting seats ensure unions decide training priorities and content.
Corporate Partners Provide Input
Board seats give industry partners strategic voice in workforce development.
Equipment Partners Provide Gear
Professional equipment loaned for hands-on training. Fully insured.
Broadcast Workshops Organizes
We develop curriculum, coordinate logistics, and deliver workshops.
Guild Membership
Everyone participates. Everyone pays. No exceptions.
Union Locals
$500 - $2,000/year
Based on local size
- Board voting seat
- 10% baseline member discount
- Co-sponsorship options for deeper discounts
- Access to all Guild workshops
Corporate Partners
$5,000/year
- 2 Board voting seats
- Strategic curriculum input
- Workforce development visibility
- Optional workshop sponsorships
Equipment Partners
$2,500/year
- Board observer seat
- Equipment fully insured
- Brand recognition
- Trained user base
How Workshops Work
Board Votes on Topics
Quarterly meetings decide which 2-3 workshops to develop next quarter.
Funding Determined
Mix of corporate sponsorships, union co-sponsorships, and ticket sales.
BW Develops & Delivers
Broadcast Workshops handles curriculum, instructors, facilities, logistics.
Members Attend
Union members at discounted rates, public at full price.
Board Reviews
Quarterly reporting on attendance, outcomes, satisfaction, financials.
Workshop Funding Example
IP Workflows Workshop - $8,000 total cost
Union Co-Sponsors 30%
Pays: $2,400
Their members: $210 (30% discount)
Another Union Co-Sponsors 20%
Pays: $1,600
Their members: $240 (20% discount)
Other Guild Members
Pay: $270 (10% baseline discount)
Public
Pay: $300 (full price)
Co-sponsorship formula: Sponsor X% of costs → Members get X% discount
Year 1 Workshop Topics
Board votes on final 8-10 topics for NYC pilot:
IP Workflows & SMPTE ST 2110
REMI Production
Multi-Camera Live Production
Audio Over IP
RF & Wireless Systems
Broadcast Power & Safety
Live Sports Production
Camera Systems
Board Structure
4 Union Seats
Voting Members
One per founding local. Control curriculum majority.
2 Corporate Seats
Voting Members
Strategic operational input. Industry perspective.
2-3 Equipment Seats
Observers
Technology input. Non-voting.
Broadcast Workshops
Non-Voting
Executive Director. Executes Board decisions.
Quarterly Board Meetings
- Review previous quarter outcomes
- Vote on next quarter workshop topics
- Approve budgets and pricing
- Discuss curriculum priorities
- Transparent financial reporting
Year 1 Goals (NYC Pilot)
8-10 workshops in NYC metro area
200-250 professionals trained across participating unions
4 quarterly Board meetings with transparent reporting
Prove collaborative model works for multi-union coordination
Plan Year 2 expansion based on success
Growth Vision
Year 1 (2026)
NYC Pilot
- 4 founding unions
- 8-10 workshops
- 200-250 trained
- Prove the model
Year 2 (2027)
Regional Expansion
- Add 2-3 markets
- LA, Atlanta, Nashville, or Chicago
- 15-20 workshops
- Replicate Board model
Year 3 (2028)
National Guild
- 5-8 markets nationwide
- 15-20 participating unions
- 50+ workshops annually
- Consistent national standards
Financial Transparency
Every workshop budget presented to Board for approval:
Sample Workshop Budget
| Instructor | $2,500 |
| Facility | $1,200 |
| Equipment logistics | $500 |
| Materials | $400 |
| Insurance | $300 |
| Marketing | $600 |
| BW Event Coordination | $2,500 |
| Total Workshop Budget | $8,000 |
Quarterly Reports Include:
- Workshops delivered (topics, locations, attendance)
- Funding breakdown (sponsorships vs. ticket sales)
- Detailed cost accounting
- Member satisfaction scores
- Union participation by local
- Year-to-date financial summary
Launch Timeline
January-February 2026
Founding member recruitment (unions, corporate partners, equipment partners)
March 2026
Inaugural Board meeting, vote on Year 1 curriculum
April-June 2026
First 2-3 workshops delivered (Q2)
June 2026
Q2 Board meeting, review outcomes, plan Q3
Ongoing
Quarterly cycle: Board meetings, workshop delivery, reporting
December 2026
Year 1 comprehensive review, plan Year 2 expansion
Why Join BTTG?
For Unions
- Affordable member training through shared costs
- Control curriculum with Board voting majority
- Collaborate with other unions
- Industry leadership in workforce development
For Corporate Partners
- Strategic voice in workforce training
- Better trained crews reduce onboarding costs
- Multi-union coordination in one place
- Industry leadership positioning
For Equipment Partners
- Train 200+ users on your equipment Year 1
- Brand association with training
- Build union relationships
- Market intelligence from users
Join as a Founding Member
BTTG is launching with founding unions, corporate partners, and equipment companies. Join us in building collaborative workforce training.
Founding members joining by February 2026 will shape the Guild from inception.
B-Tech Broadcast Technology Education Fund
The Broadcast Workshops Community proudly introduces B-TECH (Broadcast Technology Education Fund), a charitable fund dedicated to fostering the next generation of broadcast technical professionals. Through hands-on training, mentorship, and real-world experience, B-TECH empowers students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the broadcast industry.
