Women in Media (WiM) is a nationwide networking and mentoring initiative to support and nurture women working in all facets of the media
Mentoring Resources
Women in Media runs a popular mentoring program that provides one-to-one development opportunities for women. The purpose of the program is to equip women with the personal and professional attributes that allow them to succeed in their chosen endeavours.
To be eligible to be mentored, applicants must:
- Be females with a minimum of three years’ professional experience working in media
- Be in current employment
- Be financial members of MEAA. Call 02 9333 0935 for more information
- Agree to abide by the Women In Media mentoring program Code of Conduct.
Queensland mentoring applications have closed for 2018. Keep an eye on the Queensland committee’s facebook for news on when the next round will open!
Victorian mentoring applications have not yet opened for 2018. Keep an eye on the Vic committee’s facebook for news on when applications open up.
If you live in a rural or regional area and meet the selection criteria, please get in contact. Although not guaranteed, we are keen to work with mentors and applicants to make mentoring accessible to women working in media in remote locations.
If you wish to be a mentor, please contact the WiM committee for your state. Mentoring resources will be provided to you by your WiM committee.
Women in Media aims to improve the working lives of women in the industry by:
Women in Media campaigns to close the equity and opportunity gap for women in media, namely, superannuation for periods of parental leave, better reporting breakdowns on staff make-up, pay rates and management structure by gender and access to family violence leave.
Women in Media works directly with media companies, educating senior management on the need for greater support for women in the media, the need for sponsorship and mentoring within organisations and creating a best-practice environment to ensure women are able to fully and equitably contribute to their industry – be it news, public relations, communications or creative freelance.
Our national mentoring program draws together senior industry figures to offer women in the early stages of their career support, advice and the benefit of their experience. Find out more about our mentoring program.
Women in Media holds events that focus on women’s issues including panel discussions, keynote addresses, professional development and Q&A sessions that aim to bolster confidence, offer networking opportunities, training and the chance to hear from women in senior positions in the media industry. Find out more about our events.
Women in Media commissions important research regarding gender and women’s participation in media industries. Read the Women in Media Report 2016.
Contact Women in Media
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