Membership
Networking
Our annual convention provides exposure to some of the most respected writing, editing, broadcast and public relations authorities from the region through panel discussions in such cities as Baltimore, Dallas, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco, Miami and Seattle. Charlotte, N.C. has been selected as the host site of the 2011 event.
Jobs
AWSM members have exclusive access to our online job listings. Employers post here because they want to target AWSM members for job openings. Currently, AWSM’s job listing are available on our LinkedIn group. The new online career center will debut in Summer 2011. Employers with an available jobs should email Nicole Vargas, VP/Online.
Scholarships & internships
AWSM established an internship/scholarship program in 1990 for female college students interested in sports media careers. We have placed more than 100 students in internships with employers such as Sports Illustrated, ESPN, MLB.com, USA Track & Field, the Minnesota Vikings and some of the nation’s most respected newspapers. We invite all students to become members, in order to take advantage of our networking and mentoring opportunities.
Additional benefits
In addition to the opportunity to network with other professionals, AWSM members have access to an online membership directory (membership required to access), quarterly digital newsletters and other support as needed.
Whether you’re a student or a professional, a woman or a man, interested in seeking our help or in helping us make sports media an option open to anyone who wants a rewarding career, we invite you to join us.
Founded in 1987, the Association for Women in Sports Media (AWSM) is a worldwide organization of more than 600 women and men (professional and student) employed in sports writing, editing, broadcast and production, PR and sports information.
