Empowering the Next Generation of Women in Broadcast Engineering - Proudly Sponsored by Mr. Master and Premiere Networks
DALLAS, TX – [August 25, 2025] – Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, Inc. (MIW), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to advancing female leadership in radio, and the National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation (NABLF) announce the opening of the submission window for the 2025 LAUNCH Mentorship Program. Proudly sponsored by Mr. Master and Premiere Networks, this annual program is now accepting applications. [Apply Here]
Launched in 2023, LAUNCH is a groundbreaking initiative developed to champion and cultivate emerging female talent in radio, with a specific focus on careers in engineering, audio production, and technical operations. This one-of-a-kind, year-long mentorship pairs a rising professional with a seasoned industry leader to provide one-on-one coaching and deep exposure to the technical side of the broadcast industry.
The selected mentee will gain hands-on insight into critical areas including FCC compliance, RF systems, EAS, IP-based broadcast systems, automation, and network operations. The program also explores key aspects of IT, remote broadcasting, digital audio, streaming, and systems integration, equipping participants with both the knowledge and connections to lead confidently in the evolving audio landscape. In addition, the chosen mentee will attend the 2026 NAB Show in Las Vegas.
Whether pursuing Certified Broadcast Technician (CBT) certification or advancing in radio engineering, LAUNCH helps participants turn ambition into expertise.
The submission deadline is September 18, 2025.
MIW Board President Sheila Kirby said, "The LAUNCH program is a cornerstone of MIW’s mission to open doors for women in every corner of broadcasting. By focusing on engineering and technical operations, we’re not only providing critical skills and mentorship, but also ensuring that women have a strong voice in shaping the future of our industry. We are deeply grateful to Mr. Master, Premiere Networks, and of course the NAB Leadership Foundation for their support in helping us prepare the next generation of broadcast leaders."
"The NAB Leadership Foundation is honored to partner with Mentoring and Inspiring Women to help launch the next generation of female engineers and technologists in broadcasting,” said Michelle Duke, NAB Leadership Foundation President. “As the industry embraces innovation, we are proud to champion organizations that share our commitment to advancing opportunity and empowering future leaders who will shape the future of local media.”
For more information and to apply, visit www.RadioMIW.com.
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About MIW:
Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, Inc. (MIW) is a volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit organization of top-level female radio professionals, from across the country, who are dedicated to using their influence and resources to help other women in radio broadcasting develop management and leadership skills. The MIW organization is equally committed to advocating for the advancement of women to senior positions within the radio industry. For more information, please visit www.RadioMIW.com.
About NAB
The National Association of Broadcasters is the premier advocacy association for America's broadcasters. NAB advances radio and television interests in legislative, regulatory, and public affairs. Through advocacy, education, and innovation, NAB enables broadcasters to best serve their communities, strengthen their businesses, and seize new opportunities in the digital age. Learn more at www.nab.org.
About NAB Leadership Foundation
The NAB Leadership Foundation was established 30 years ago as a nonprofit entity by the National Association of Broadcasters to dedicate resources towards developing programs that specifically serve broadcast professionals. The mission of the Foundation is to develop leaders, recruit and prepare the industry’s future workforce and highlight the essential work of local broadcasters. Learn more at nabfoundation.org.
About Mr. Master
Mr. Master supplies radio stations with the leading compliance and content distribution software in the industry. Its AIM product suite is used by the biggest radio groups in the country to optimize their traffic and production workflow. AIM Premium is a work-from-anywhere software solution that optimizes a station’s workflow by automating network commercial inventory and compliance data processing, as well as delivering on-air programming content to stations in under one minute. AIM Premium is used by 5000 stations nationwide and processes more than 1.1 million spots per week. AIM Basic focuses exclusively on delivering on-air content and ads to stations. It is widely accepted as the industry standard for unattended audio delivery by content providers and stations. Together, the AIM products service more than 8500 radio stations. Learn more at www.mrmaster.com or follow us on LinkedIn.