Higher Ed AV Media (HEAV) is looking for people like you. Yes, you!
The content behind HEAV comes from people doing the work, whether they’ve been in higher ed AV for 50 years or 50 days. Our readers include higher ed professionals, industry leaders, nonprofit partners, manufacturers, integrators, and plenty of others who care about what happens on our campuses.
Higher ed AV matters. The work we do affects students, faculty, staff, and the companies that support our institutions. Whether you’re responsible for a single classroom or an entire campus, your experience has value. There is no such thing as being too small to matter.
One of the reasons HETMA and HEAV exist is to make sure our voices are heard. Sharing our experiences helps others learn from what we’re doing, recognize challenges they may be facing themselves, and better understand what higher ed needs from the AV industry.
We want to hear from you, and there are quite a few ways to get involved.
Join us on a podcast
Ever thought about being on a podcast? Maybe you’ve got a story to tell, something you’ve been working on, or an opinion you’ve been wanting to share.
HEAV has a whole family of podcasts, and there are opportunities for different types of conversations. Some are structured, one-on-one interviews where we focus on a particular subject. Others bring several people together for conversations that, admittedly, might go a little off the rails.
You don’t need to be a seasoned speaker or have some groundbreaking project to discuss. Maybe you’ve had an experience others could learn from, encountered a challenge you’re still working through, or simply want to meet more people in the industry.
Our shows are always looking for new guests, fresh voices, and perspectives we haven’t heard before. Being a guest can be a great way to start networking and meet people you otherwise might never connect with.
Write an article (and maybe get paid!)
Have some ideas bouncing around in your head? We’d love to help you turn them into an article.
Our written content covers a wide range of topics, from technical lessons and campus projects to personal experiences, industry events, opinions, and the challenges of working in higher ed.
You don’t have to write a novel. We typically aim for articles around 1,000 to 1,200 words, but a focused 800-word piece about something you’ve experienced can be just as valuable.
Maybe you attended a conference and want to share what you learned. Maybe you tried something new in a classroom and it didn’t quite go as planned. Maybe you’ve got something you hope to change in the industry, or you simply want to give people a look at what your typical workday involves.
And please, tell us about your pain points! Chances are somebody else is dealing with the same frustrations. None of us wants to feel alone in this world of higher ed AV, and sharing those experiences can help us realize we aren’t.
Did I mention that recurring authors may be eligible for payment?
If you enjoy writing and can commit to contributing articles regularly, HEAV has paid opportunities for recurring authors. You can share your experiences, contribute to the community, and potentially earn some money doing it.
HETMA annual sponsors, you’re invited too!
Our HETMA annual sponsors have opportunities to contribute content to HEAV as part of their sponsorship.
Have a great new case study about work you’ve done on a college campus? Has one of your products received HETMA Approved recognition? Are you hosting an event, offering training, or doing something that higher ed professionals should know about?
We want to hear about it.
Annual sponsors can submit content for editorial consideration and have opportunities to participate in our podcast lineup. It’s another way to introduce your organization and the people behind it to the higher ed community.
Of course, we don’t want these contributions to read like marketing brochures. Tell us who you are, what your company does, and why the work you’re doing matters to the people who design, operate, and support campus technology.
We want to learn about the relationships you’re building with higher ed institutions, the challenges you’re helping address, and the ways we can work together to make things better for our campuses.
Help us cover major events (yes, these opportunities can pay too!)
Are you working in higher ed, interested in getting more involved, and maybe looking to earn some extra money without having to create your own original content?
This might be right up your alley.
HEAV covers several major industry events each year, including ISE and InfoComm. We produce articles, podcasts, interviews, social media content, sponsor spotlights, and plenty of other material to help our audience follow what’s happening.
It’s more work than our regular staff can handle alone, and we’d love to have more higher ed professionals involved.
We’ve broken the work into different roles, so you don’t have to do everything. Depending on the assignment, you might help prepare podcast interviews, produce recordings, create articles from information we’ve collected, prepare social media content, or assist with other production tasks.
Many roles can be completed remotely, meaning you don’t have to attend the event in person to participate.
We’ll provide guidance, training, and the materials needed for your assignment. You can focus on the tasks that interest you and take on as much or as little work as your availability allows.
These are paid opportunities, with compensation varying by role and assignment. Some tasks can be completed in as little as 10 minutes, while others involve a more substantial commitment.
Whether you want to help with one small assignment or take on a larger role, there may be something that fits your schedule.
Know your way around WordPress?
Our website is a constant work in progress. We’re always looking for ways to improve its appearance, accessibility, organization, and overall experience for readers.
If you’ve got some experience with WordPress, website design, or managing online content, we’d love to talk.
You don’t have to be interested in writing or podcasting to contribute to HEAV. There is plenty of work happening behind the scenes, and having people with different skills involved helps us keep things moving.
So, how do you get involved?
If you’re working in higher ed and curious about any of these opportunities, one of the easiest ways to start is by joining a HEAV monthly meeting.
Our contributors meet each month to discuss current projects, upcoming coverage, new opportunities, and ways to help. It’s also a chance to ask questions, meet the people already involved, and figure out where your interests might fit.
You can find the meeting information through the HETMA community.
Not working in higher ed? Can’t make the meeting? No problem!
You can reach out directly to Ryan Gray at editor@higheredav.com or Chris Kelly at content@higheredav.com.
Interested in participating in one of our existing podcasts or article series? Have someone in mind you’d like to recommend as a guest or contributor? Maybe you’d like to get involved but aren’t quite sure where you’d fit in. Fill out our HEAV Media Participation Request to let us know what you’re thinking.
You don’t need to have a fully developed idea or know exactly how you’d like to participate. We’re happy to help you explore the opportunities and find something that interests you.
Already have an article written or nearly ready for publication? You can submit it directly to HEAV for editorial review through our HEAV Content Submission Form.
We don’t expect everyone to become a regular author, host a podcast, or spend hours each week working on HEAV. Maybe you have one story to share, a few minutes to help with an event, or an idea for something we haven’t even considered yet.
Whatever it is, we’d like to hear from you.
