We are excited to welcome you to NATAS National Membership!
Membership sign up is officially open! We are keen to learn about you and your professional work and invite you to apply below to become a NATAS National member and discover membership privileges! Please be sure to fully complete your membership application process, including a bio/resume, so that we can expedite the approval process. In due course, your membership profile and information will connect directly to other aspects of NATAS operations, such as Emmy Awards, Ceremonies, Events, etc.
UPDATES:
* MEMBERSHIP PROCESSING: Thank you to all who have registered for membership. We have begun processing applications and will notify you of your status and “next steps” shortly. We thank you for your patience. There have been procedural and system elements to finalize, and now begins the application process in earnest!
* MEMBERSHIP EVENT: The response to our first “Welcome to NATAS National Membership” mixer event in NYC on Wednesday, February 12th was such a delight! Thank you to all attendees who were able to make it out on a cold wintery February evening!
SPECIAL NOTE: If you are already a current Television Academy member and wish to become a DUAL member with NATAS, please DO sign up, create a profile, but do NOT complete the payment process. Your TVA membership fee will cover the dual membership.
For further questions don’t hesitate to email membership@theemmys.tv
Why Join NATAS?
NATAS National Membership has been created for individuals actively engaged in the production or distribution of programming for national exhibition and for those who desire to connect with other industry professionals. It spans seven distinct television peer genres (Children’s Animation, Children’s Live Action, Daytime, Documentary, News, Sports and Technology & Engineering) and represents all fields of expertise both in front of and behind the camera, including producers, writers, directors, performers, on-air talent and their associated crafts.
Benefits of Membership
Judging
National Professional Members have the opportunity to judge the work of their peers in National Emmy® Awards contests.
Networking
Members have the opportunity to interact with colleagues in the full range of television disciplines at formal and informal gatherings
Events
Members are invited to attend informative seminars and special events covering a wide spectrum of topics where they can learn and contribute. Seminars may feature Emmy® Award recipients and industry experts.
Mentorship
Support by giving back! NATAS conducts seminars, events and programs like the National Student Production Awards where you can bring your expertise to judge entries, or serve as a mentor. The National Student Production Awards promote excellence by showcasing work created by high school students in news, craft and programming categories
Discounts
Members receive discounts for entries, ceremony tickets and awards for a NATAS National Emmy® competition.
Current Industry Information
Weekly email newsletter highlighting NATAS events, news and updates.
How to Become a Member
You do not need an invitation to be
part of NATAS. If you work in television, register online here.
Membership Types and Fees
Professional
Employment in the production or distribution of nationally exhibited programming for a minimum of two (2) years within the last four (4) years. Individuals who have received a Children’s and Family, Daytime, News & Documentary or Sports Emmy nomination are also eligible for Professional membership. $225
Associate
Extended to any person who is working in a position which would normally qualify for Professional membership, but who has not yet compiled sufficient time. $150
Supporting
Corporations and other institutions sponsoring memberships of their employees.
Student
To be determined.
Regional
Individuals working solely in programming intended for a regional audience.
New applications are subject to a one-time nonrefundable processing fee of $50.
Fees are payable by Credit Card and ACH.
Please note: $10 of every Membership fee will be donated to the NATAS Scholarship Fund.