Mentorship

Grow Your Career. Expand Your Network.

The AWM-DFW Mentorship Program connects AWM-DFW members at different career stages, from students and young professionals to established professionals navigating a transition, with accomplished leaders across television, radio, IRL media, digital media, advertising, marketing, communications, and related fields.

Through personalized guidance and meaningful industry connections, participants gain practical insight from experienced executives who understand what it takes to build and grow a successful career.

Ready to grow with guidance or give back through mentorship? Discover the connections, insights, and opportunities mentorship can create.

Learn From Industry Leaders

Whether you’re entering the workforce, exploring a new direction or taking the next step, mentorship can help you move forward with clarity and confidence.

Who can participate?

Mentees

Current AWM-DFW members in these categories:

  • Student Members
    Preparing for a career in media or related fields.
  • Young Professional Members
    Building skills, connections and career direction.
  • Professional Members
    Continuing to grow or navigating a career transition.

Mentors

Mentors are senior-level leaders and executives selected for their expertise, leadership experience, and commitment to developing the next generation of professionals.

Past mentors have included AWM-DFW members, AWM-DFW Board members, and respected executives from leading media organizations.

What You’ll Gain

For Mentees

  • One-on-one access to experienced industry leaders
  • Career coaching, professional guidance, and leadership insight
  • Relevant feedback on resumes, demo reels, portfolios, interviews, internships, and job-search strategies
  • A trusted space to discuss career goals, questions, and challenges
  • Meaningful industry connections and relationship-building opportunities
  • Exposure to a range of career paths across the media industry
  • Greater confidence and professional readiness

For Mentors

  • Give back to the industry by supporting future media leaders
  • Share hard-earned insight, practical guidance, and professional experience
  • Build new relationships across the media community
  • Help advance women and underrepresented voices in media
Mentorship

Matched with Purpose

AWM-DFW carefully reviews each mentee application and considers career goals, interests, experience, mentor expertise, availability, and communication preferences. Each pairing is designed to create a relevant, productive relationship that delivers meaningful value for both participants.

Experience Across the Media Industry

  • Television and broadcasting
  • Radio
  • On-air talent
  • Sports marketing
  • IRL media
  • Digital media
  • Advertising, marketing, and sales
  • Journalism, writing, editing, and content creation
  • Communications and public relations
  • Production, directing, and on-air talent
  • Corporate leadership

What to Expect

The approximately six-month program is designed to create consistent opportunities for learning, connection, and growth. Depending on availability, the experience may include one-on-one virtual or in-person meetings, monthly mentor check-ins, skill-building workshops, industry panels and Q&A sessions, virtual studio tours, guest speakers, career-shadowing experiences, and other industry exposure opportunities.

Successful mentorship requires active participation from both sides. Mentees should set clear goals, arrive prepared, communicate professionally, and follow through on agreed action items. Mentors are encouraged to share experiences, offer constructive guidance, review professional materials when appropriate, and help mentees identify opportunities for growth. Specific timelines, meeting expectations, and program requirements will be shared with selected participants.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Whether you are seeking guidance from an accomplished industry leader or ready to invest in the next generation of media professionals, the AWM-DFW Mentorship Program gives you the opportunity to build meaningful connections, share knowledge, and grow together.

Applications for the next mentorship program are now open.
Apply as a mentee to gain guidance and momentum or apply as a mentor to share your experience and make a lasting impact.