Brownwood Middle School A/V Students Tour Local Media Outlets

Field trip provides hands-on insights into real-world broadcasting careers

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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Students from Brownwood Middle School's Advanced Audio/Visual Production (A/V) class took a field trip to tour local radio station KOXE/KBWD and TV news station KTAB/KRBC, giving them a behind-the-scenes look at diverse career paths in broadcasting and media production.

Why it matters

The field trip allowed the students to apply their classroom learning in a real-world setting, inspiring them to envision future opportunities in the dynamic field of media and broadcasting.

The details

Led by teacher Ben Cox, the students were able to get an up-close look at various roles in broadcasting, including on-air talent, production of commercials, marketing, meteorology, camera work, and radio production. One student, McLayne Murray, even had the chance to go on the air at KBWD.

  • The field trip took place on Thursday, February 12, 2026.

The players

Ben Cox

The teacher leading the Brownwood Middle School A/V class field trip.

McLayne Murray

A student from the Brownwood Middle School A/V class who got the opportunity to be on the air at KBWD radio.

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What they’re saying

“We take an annual field trip to visit KTAB/KRBC, and this year we also went to KOXE. The trip highlights possible jobs that can be done with a background in A/V, including on-air talent, production of commercials, marketing, meteorology, camera work, and radio production. It's a fun way to let students experience the lessons we have learned in class in a real-world environment. They asked great questions, and one student, McLayne Murray, even got the opportunity to be on the air on KBWD.”

— Ben Cox, Teacher (brownwoodnews.com)

The takeaway

This field trip provided Brownwood Middle School's A/V students with valuable hands-on experience and insights into the diverse career paths available in the media and broadcasting industry, inspiring them to envision their own future opportunities in this dynamic field.