Program Expands Eligibility to Women Working for Broadcast Technology Partners and Vendors; Proudly Sponsored by Mr. Master
DALLAS, TX – [October __, 2026] – 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 that applications for the 2026 LAUNCH Mentorship Program will be accepted October 5–30, 2026. The year-long mentorship program, proudly sponsored by Mr. Master, has expanded eligibility this year to include women working for broadcast technology partners and vendors.
This year, MIW and the NAB Leadership Foundation are expanding eligibility for the program to include women working for technology partners and vendors serving the broadcast industry, widening the applicant pool beyond those working directly for broadcasters and creating an opportunity for more women pursuing careers across the technical side of the industry to participate.
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Launched in 2023, LAUNCH was created to develop and advance women pursuing careers in broadcast engineering, audio production and technical operations. The year-long mentorship pairs a rising professional with an experienced industry leader for one-on-one guidance, professional development and deeper exposure to the technologies and operations powering today’s broadcast and audio industry.
The selected mentee will gain insight into critical areas including FCC compliance, RF systems, EAS, IP-based broadcast systems, automation and network operations. The program also explores IT, remote broadcasting, digital audio, streaming and systems integration, providing the mentee with broader technical knowledge, industry connections and guidance to support her continued career growth.
In addition, the selected mentee will have the opportunity to attend the 2027 NAB Show in Las Vegas, providing valuable access to the people, technologies and conversations shaping the future of broadcasting.
Whether working toward Certified Broadcast Technician (CBT) certification, advancing an existing engineering career or building expertise in the technologies supporting modern broadcasting, LAUNCH is designed to help women expand their technical knowledge, strengthen their professional networks and prepare for greater leadership opportunities.
MIW Board President Sheila Kirby said, “As technology continues to transform every part of the broadcast business, we need more women building, operating and leading the systems that will take our industry forward. Expanding LAUNCH to include women working with our technology partners and vendors allows us to reach talented professionals across a much broader part of the broadcast ecosystem. This program is about giving women access to the mentorship, technical knowledge and relationships that can help turn career potential into long-term leadership.”
“By expanding LAUNCH to include women at technology partners and vendors, we can reach more professionals whose expertise is essential to how our industry operates and evolves,” said NAB Leadership Foundation President Michelle Duke. “We are proud to continue partnering with MIW to provide meaningful mentorship, industry exposure and opportunities that help women grow their careers and become leaders in broadcast technology.”
Applications will be accepted October 5 through October 30, 2026.
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 6000 stations nationwide and processes more than 1.6 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.