University of Miami
Television

UMTV

UMTV is the University of Miami's cable television channel, owned and operated by the School of Communication. It is carried on Comcast Cable and can be seen throughout the University as well as the surrounding Coral Gables community on channel 96. The cable channel provides local programming throughout the fall and spring semesters. A large part of this programming is student-produced.

Any full-time student may volunteer to work for UMTV. Producers, writers, directors, and on-air talent are needed along with both studio and field production crews. No experience is necessary but students must maintain a 2.5 GPA in their major and attend an initial meeting at the beginning of each semester followed by training workshops.

UMTV Promotions Team
Help spread the word about UMTV around campus! From developing ad campaigns to painting banners, UMTV Promo handles all promotions for the station as well as many of UMTV's great programs. For more information, contact Director of Promotions: Paige Feigenbaum p.feigenbaum@umiami.edu

Submitting New Program Ideas for UMTV
Students who have a new programming idea must meet the following requirements:

a.	Complete at least one semester as a volunteer for UMTV
b.	Recruit a member of the Broadcast faculty to serve as advisor for the pilot and the series, if approved.
c.	Submit a written proposal explaining the concept of the program, the basic format and production elements as well as; production requirements. (See Susan Roumelis, Director of UMTV for specific guidelines.)
d.	Recruit staff personnel and studio/field crew.
e.	Go before the UMTV Executive Board and present proposal.
f.	Once the proposal is approved, the student will produce a pilot program. If the pilot is approved by the Executive Board; the program will become part of the UMTV programming line up.

F.A.Q.

1. Where can I see some Hurricane Television?
You can find UMTV on cable channel 96 on campus, and in the Coral Gables area.

2. I don't see a TV station around here. Where does UMTV come from?
UMTV is a program of the School of Communication, and our studios are on the ground floor of the Frances L. Wolfson building. Local students produce all of the programs.

3. Who is in charge?
UMTV is a joint production of students and faculty of the School of Communication. UMTV has an Executive Board, a dedicated set of executive producers, technical crew, on-air talent, and faculty advisors for each show, and our fearless UMTV Director, Steve Yavner.