IWD - Women In Media Conference 2020 - International Women's Day
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About this Event
Join us for the 5th annual Women In Media conference on the weekend of International Women's Day: a series of workshops, panel discussions and Q&A's from inspirational women from across a huge range of fields, with proceeds going to Manchester Action on Street Health.
Although all guest speakers identify as female, we welcome people of all genders and backgrounds to attend at delegates.
Our programme includes sessions such as:
•Radio
•TV
•News
•Building Your Brand
•Paths into the media
•Publishing
•News writing skills
•Social Media
•PR
•Careers in STEM in the Media
This year we are excited to welcome the likes of Nicola Thorp (Coronation Street), Hannah Lucinda Smith (The Times), Dorothy Byrne (Head of News and Current Affairs at Channel 4), Emma Goswell (Gaydio), Gilberte Roulstone (Sky News) and Joanna Lyall (Managing Director of Social Media powerhouse @Freeda_en), to name just a few!
WIM2020 is set to be a celebration women’s achievement and empowerment in the media industry. The conference aims to address the challenges faced by women in media roles, alongside providing networking and educational opportunities.