What National Broadcast & Multimedia School does

National Broadcast & Multimedia School operates a seven-campus network of private vocational schools across Ohio, Illinois, Colorado, and Florida, marketed collectively as the BeOnAir Network of Media Schools and legally owned by M&S Media, Inc. (Cleveland, Ohio). Founded in 1986 as the Ohio Center for Broadcasting, the school was rebranded and expanded over three decades to deliver six certificate programs — Audio Production (6 months), Digital Media Production (8 months), Film & Video Production (6 months), Hispanic Media Broadcasting (8 months, Miami only), Radio & TV Broadcasting (8 months), and Sports Broadcasting (6 months) — built around a proprietary ACTIVATOR curriculum that emphasizes hands-on practice in working TV studios, audio recording studios, and on-air internet radio stations.

The underlying technical infrastructure consists of industry-standard broadcast and production equipment, including Pro Tools audio workstations, NewTek Tri-Caster high-definition video production switchers (notably at the Chicago campus), multiple dedicated radio and TV studios per campus, and student-operated internet radio stations such as Fiesta Hits, Miami Underground Radio, and SportsOvertime.com. Students are required to complete 160 internship hours and graduate with portfolio assets (audition media packages, self-branded websites), and the network holds ACCSC institutional accreditation plus Title IV federal financial aid eligibility (Federal School Code 03101801 for the Illinois campus). Revenue is generated through tuition, federal Pell Grants and Direct Loans, state and private funding sources, and payment plans; pricing is not publicly disclosed, and the CEO is Nancy Rodriguez. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via campus-based admissions teams, website inquiry forms, campus tours, and a career-readiness quiz used as a top-of-funnel lead generation tool.

Name

National Broadcast & Multimedia School

Legal name

M&S Media, Inc.

Website

https://beonair.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Short description

National Broadcast & Multimedia School is a privately held, seven-campus US vocational network (BeOnAir) that delivers 6-8 month certificate programs in radio, TV, film, audio, digital, sports, and Hispanic media broadcasting, using industry-standard studios and a proprietary ACTIVATOR curriculum to prepare individual students for broadcast media careers.

Ownership category

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Product category

Vocational Broadcast & Multimedia Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Fine Arts Schools (611610)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Film, Television & Media Arts Colleges (EDAHAJAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Music Production, Recording & Audio Engineering (EDAMANAH)

Keywords

• Vocational media training
• Broadcasting certificate programs
• Audio production courses
• Film video production
• Sports broadcasting school

Headquarters

HQ city

Denver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Program Fees: Revenue generated from tuition for 6-8 month certificate programs in Radio and TV Broadcasting, Audio Production, Digital Media Production, Film & Video Production, Sports Broadcasting, and Hispanic Media Broadcasting. Program fees cover equipment access, studio time, and instructional materials.
2. Federal Student Aid: Accepts Federal Pell Grants, Federal Direct Student Loans, Federal Direct PLUS Loans, Federal Perkins Loans, and completion grants for students with bachelor's degrees. Government-funded financial aid represents significant revenue stream.
3. State and Private Funding: Accepts state and private funding sources for qualified students. Additional revenue from student payment plans.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

National Broadcast & Multimedia School (dba BeOnAir Network of Media Schools) operates seven US campuses that deliver accelerated 6–8 month certificate programs in Audio Production, Digital Media Production, Film & Video Production, Hispanic Media Broadcasting, Radio & TV Broadcasting, and Sports Broadcasting. Programs combine classroom instruction with hands-on training in on-site professional studios using industry-standard tools such as Pro Tools and Tri-Caster, and culminate in 160 required internship hours for certification.

Product overview

BeOnAir (National Broadcast & Multimedia School) operates as a network of seven media schools across the United States offering career-focused multimedia and broadcasting education. The company provides six specialized certificate programs: Audio Production (6 months), Digital Media Production (8 months), Film & Video Production (6 months), Hispanic Media Broadcasting (8 months), Radio & TV Broadcasting (8 months), and Sports Broadcasting (6 months). All programs feature the proprietary ACTIVATOR Curriculum, which delivers hands-on training through working studios, student internet radio stations, and real-world internship opportunities. Programs are taught by industry professionals currently working in the field, and graduates receive portfolio-ready demo reels and audition packages.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ACTIVATOR Curriculum: Hands-on program providing real-world experience in radio and TV studios, web-based labs, and production environments, teaching skills from directing and producing to creating content for online platforms.

Products and services

• Audio Production Program A 6-month certificate program that trains students in audio engineering, recording studio operations, mixing, and mastering using industry-standard equipment and software such as Pro Tools. Students gain hands-on experience in recording, editing, and producing audio content for music, film, television, radio, and live events.
• Digital Media Production Program An 8-month certificate program focused on creating digital content across platforms including social media, websites, digital advertising, and audio-visual web applications. Students learn branding, marketing, social media strategy, copywriting, video production, and entertainment media creation.
• Film & Video Production Program A 6-month certificate program covering pre-production, production, and post-production workflows. Students learn film history, screenwriting, storyboarding, camera operation, lighting techniques, video editing, color correction, CGI, and special effects to become qualified video producers.
• Hispanic Media Broadcasting Program An 8-month certificate program designed to prepare students for careers in Hispanic media broadcasting, with on-camera training, microphone and voice control training, speech and announcing training, production and equipment training, and news and sports writing and reporting, with a focus on bilingual communication and Hispanic culture. Only offered at the Miami campus.
• Radio & TV Broadcasting Program An 8-month certificate program providing skills for both radio and television broadcasting. Students learn on-air performance, copywriting, news and sports writing, audio and video production, control-room procedures, broadcast management, and digital media marketing. Includes specialized externship opportunities with radio/TV stations and media companies.
• Sports Broadcasting Program A 6-month certificate program training students in sports media production and presentation. Students learn sports writing and journalism, sports radio production, live remote production, video production, play-by-play commentary, interviewing skills, and sports talk show hosting using professional broadcasting equipment including the Tri-Caster system.

Quantifiable outcome

• Programs complete in as little as 6 months
• +2 more outcomes

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Technology focussed No

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Direct peers

• The Los Angeles Film School: For-profit, ACCSC-accredited vocational school offering certificate and degree programs in film, audio, animation, and entertainment media. Operates multiple programs with industry equipment and hands-on studio training, making it a direct competitor for media career-training students in a similar price/credential band.
• Full Sail University: For-profit media and entertainment university offering accelerated degree programs in audio, film, broadcasting, sports marketing, and digital media. Closest scaled analog to BeOnAir in delivering hands-on, equipment-heavy media career training with federal aid eligibility.
• New York Film Academy: For-profit film and media school with multiple U.S. and international campuses offering certificate and degree programs in filmmaking, broadcasting, audio, and digital media. Comparable for-profit structure, multi-campus model, and federal financial aid participation.
• SAE Institute: Globally operated for-profit audio and media education provider with U.S. campuses (Atlanta, Chicago, Nashville, Miami, New York, San Francisco). Specializes in audio engineering, music production, film, and animation—directly comparable program mix and credential level to BeOnAir's audio and film tracks.
• Conservatory of Recording Arts & Sciences: For-profit audio engineering and music production school based in Arizona, accredited by ACCSC. Comparable short-duration, equipment-intensive, hands-on audio training model with federal aid eligibility and studio-based curriculum.
• Musicians Institute: For-profit music and audio college in Hollywood, California offering certificate and degree programs in music performance, audio engineering, and music production. Comparable for-profit, ACCSC-style vocational model with hands-on studio training and federal financial aid participation.
• Columbia College Hollywood: For-profit media arts college in Los Angeles offering accelerated bachelor's degrees in cinema, audio, and communications. Comparable for-profit structure, multi-program media training, and federal financial aid eligibility to BeOnAir's network.
• Atlanta Institute of Music and Media: For-profit, ACCSC-accredited music and media production school in Georgia offering certificate and degree programs in music production, audio engineering, and music business. Comparable vocational model, federal aid participation, and equipment-heavy hands-on training.

Broad incumbents

• Columbia College Chicago: Large nonprofit arts and media college in Chicago offering bachelor's degrees in radio, audio arts, film/video, journalism, and broadcast studies. Competes for the same Midwest students seeking media careers but operates as a degree-granting, nonprofit institution at a higher tuition point.
• Ithaca College / Park School of Communications: Established nonprofit communications school offering bachelor's degrees in radio/TV/film, audio production, sports media, and digital journalism. Competes for the same career-track media student, but at a traditional four-year degree price point with residential campus model.

Market position

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/beonairn
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCGOkb2E3EcaHtVX6dIQPfHA
• Facebookfacebook.com/118042084889412
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/beonair-network
• Instagraminstagram.com/beonair_network

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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