Membership

Welcome and thank you for your interest in joining the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, New York Chapter!

The New York Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NY NATAS) is the leading professional service organization dedicated to all television and media professionals.

We promote the highest standards of quality in professional, technical and personal achievement by conferring the coveted Emmy® Awards.

We invite YOU to join this dynamic, networking organization. Perks include over 100 free events per year, including films, seminars, Play Readings, passes to TV shows, (live and taped), leading edge advanced media panels, open bar networking events, professional development workshops, camaraderie and contacts!

NY NATAS OFFERS SEVERAL DIFFERENT MEMBERSHIP TYPES:

PROFESSIONAL/ACTIVE MEMBERS

A professional who is actively engaged in the profession of television or related advanced media fields.

Professional/Active Membership is a privilege extended to professionals actively engaged in television - executives, producers, performers, announcers, newscasters, writers, craftspeople, cameramen and women, directors, artists, designers, photographers, editors, academics, and others. You must have been involved in Television for at least one year in order to be approved.

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

A member of the media industry who is interested in advancing television arts and sciences but does not meet the requirements of Professional/Active membership.

STUDENT MEMBERS

Current students who are enrolled full time in accredited communication courses.

*Must be a current undergraduate student to apply.

**The New York Chapter reserves the right to determine whether your application qualifies you for Professional/Active (voting), Associate (non-voting) or Student (non-voting) membership. The National Academy reserves the right to determine which categories, if any, you are qualified to vote in The National EMMY® Awards.

MEMBERSHIP CLASSIFICATIONS

Our 11 Membership Classifications (defined below) are as follows: Advanced Media, Broadcast, Creative Craft, Design, Direction, Executive, Music, Performer, Production, Sales and Marketing, and Writing.

Our Membership classifications are defined as follows:

ADVANCED MEDIA (Cable, Internet, Satellite, Digital, Technology and Research and Development, Academics, Outreach Critics & Writers about TV, Members in any of the foregoing Classifications who are engaged in Foreign Language programming and other).

BROADCAST JOURNALISTS (Anchors, Newscasters, Correspondents, Journalists, Reporters, Commentators, Hosts, Moderators, Sportscasters, Other)

CREATIVE CRAFT (Film Editors, Camera Operators, Assistant Camera Operators, Electronic Camera-persons, Technical Directors, Engineers (Master Control, Video and Audio), Sound (Editors, Mixers, Effects), Lighting Designers or Directors, Electricians, Videotape Operators, Videotape Editors, Videotape Sound Editors, Videotape Sound Mixers, Studio Engineers, Stagehands, Carpenters, Special Effects Persons, Property Persons, Representatives of Craft Unions, Other)

DESIGN (Scenic Designers, Art Decorators, Costume Designers, Wardrobe, Costume Coordinators, Make-up Artists, Hair Stylists, Graphic Designers, Animators, Sketch Artists, Representatives of Design Unions, Other)

DIRECTORS (Directors, Associate Directors, Assistant Directors, Choreographers, Stage Managers, Production Assistants (DGA), Script Supervisors, Representatives of Director Unions, Director/Producers, Director/Writers, Directors of Photography, Cinematographers, Other)

EXECUTIVES (Programming, Advertising, Operations, Administrative, Financial, Research Educators, Advertising, Syndication, Legal, and Station Managers)

MARKETING/SALES (Marketing/Sales/Promotion, Public Relations, Representation, Publicists, Agents, and Personal Managers)

MUSIC (Composers, Lyricists, Arrangers, Conductors, Music Editors, Instrumentalists, Music Executives, Music Supervisors, Music Producers or Directors, Representatives of Music Unions, Other)

PERFORMERS (Actors/Actresses, Singers, Spokespersons, Voiceover Performers, Variety Performers, Announcers, Narrators, Representatives of Performer Unions, Dancers, Other)

PRODUCTION (Executive, Associate or Assistant Producers), Casting Directors, Production Assistants, Supervisors, Coordinators, Unit Managers, Production Managers-Operations, Studio Supervisors, Talent Coordinators, Assignment Editors, Producer/ Directors, Producer/Writers, Other)

WRITING (Dramatic Writers, Comedy Writers, Continuity Writers, Story Editors, On-air Promotion, Advertising Copywriters, News Writers, Researchers, Documentary Writers, Sports, Writers, Television Press Writers, Representatives of Writers’ Unions, Other)

If you work in ANY of these areas – you’re eligible to JOIN!

Not sure if you fit into any of our 11 Membership Classifications?

Call Barbara Miller, Membership Director, at 212-459-3630, ext. 200 for assistance.

Not a member? Join Today!

Qualify for exclusive discounts at select locations across New York City.
Discounts of $100.00 off each NY EMMY® Award entry!
Have you ever wanted to see a movie before it was released? Well as a NY NATAS member you have that opportunity! This year we offered FREE advanced film screenings for several films including: Black Swan, The King's Speech, The Social Network, Horrible Bosses, Cowboy’s & Aliens, Midnight in Paris, and many more!
NY NATAS Special Events offer members the opportunity to meet and network with other media professionals – We recently hosted an evening with Michael Uslan, the executive producer of the Batman series from Batman to The Dark Knight Rises, followed by a reception and Q&A session.
Educational Midmorning Seminars with high profile Industry speakers - Those who attended recent morning seminars learned about filming cultures here and abroad, personal rebranding in an era of change and the art of successful negotiating.
Professional Development Workshops that could enhance your career – Recently we offered workshops detailing the intricacies of “Envisioning Your Ideal Career” and “Powerful Networking.”
Meet the Filmmaker – This fantastic series allows members to get to know documentary filmmakers while screening their work. Events are accompanied by a wine & cheese reception.
Monthly Play Readings Hosted by Arlene Dahl.
PLUM Benefits– Offers discount Broadway Theatre Tickets to all NY NATAS members.
Receive your own personalized membership card.

Members are often invited to attend activities hosted by other organizations for free or at a significant discount. These events give professionals the opportunity to meet and network with their peers and exchange information and ideas for the continued growth of the television industry.

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