We are excited to welcome you to NATAS National Membership!
The Membership portal is set to officially open in January 2025. In the meantime we would love to learn a little about you and invite you to register below and express your intent to become a NATAS Charter member and discover that being a Charter Member has it’s privileges!
Some of the information we are asking of you is optional for now, but very soon, you will be encouraged to log back in to update and fully complete your membership application process.
Be sure to stay tuned here for updates and alerts! 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 Charter 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. $200
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. $125
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.
This processing fee will be waived for approved Charter Member Applicants!