The mission of AWRT is to advance the impact of women in the electronic media and allied fields by educating, advocating and acting as a resource to our members and the industry.

Training Mission:
Our Goals:

to work to improve the quality of the electronic media;

to promote the entry, development and advancement of women in the electronic media and allied fields;

to serve as a medium of communication and idea exchange; and

to become involved in community concerns.

Our History:

AWRT was formed in 1951 when the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) discontinued its women's division, the Association of Women Directors (AWD). The NAB Board voted approval of a new organization, offering complete cooperation and assistance until the new organization could work out the details of separate operation. The following year, over 280 women gathered to approve the structure of the new organization.

Our Initiatives:

Government and regulatory agency advocacy, publications, job information services, professional development programs and networking opportunities.

Organization Type: Journalism

Provides training for: Broadcast, Other

Types of training provided: Multi Topic Workshop, National Convention