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WSM EDUCATION

Knowledge is power!

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Welcome to the Education page of Women in Streaming Media. Our mission is to inspire, support, and empower women in the streaming media industry through comprehensive educational initiatives.

 

We believe that education is the cornerstone of personal and professional growth, and our goal is to provide resources and opportunities that foster development and success for women at every stage of their careers.

Join the education team or to know more   -polly@womeninstreamingmedia.org

Inspire

Goal:

Encourage the next generation of women to join our industry through engaging and impactful educational outreach activities.

Education establishment talks in partnership with Global Media & Entertainment Talent Manifesto:

  • Activity: Share with university students from a variety of courses what careers are available in our industry.

  • Requirements: Activate, enable, and support our members to deliver straightforward talks at a university of their choice. We believe in the motto, "Be who you wanted to see!" By providing real-world insights and inspiring stories, we aim to spark curiosity and passion among students.

Workshops:

  • Goal: Inspire young people by practically showing them careers in our industry.

  • Activity: Conduct workshops both online and in person.

Requirements: Host online workshops, participate in the Rise Academy summer school, and contribute to the Global Manifesto. These workshops are designed to provide hands-on learning experiences, showcasing the diverse career opportunities within streaming media.

Support

Goal: Retain and nurture women already in our industry by providing them with continuous knowledge and growth opportunities.

Content Creation on Hot Topics: 

  • Activity: Spread useful knowledge in short, packaged content for our members.

  • Requirements: Coordinate members to deliver very short content on hot topics of their choice, linking to our speaker confidence program. For example, podcasts, and videos, this content will provide quick insights and valuable information on current trends and important issues in the industry.

Coaching Slot:

  • Goal: Show the power of coaching by offering short weekly slots to members only.

  • Activity: Members book in advance for one slot per week, come with a problem, get asked coaching questions to help solve it, and receive a nudge towards a solution.

  • Requirements: Utilize the expertise within our community to provide personalized coaching sessions. This initiative will help members navigate challenges and advance their careers through targeted support and guidance.

Education Support:

  • Goal: Survey the educational landscape to find out where people who end up in our industry come from.

  • Activity: Get in touch and tell us about your career journey.

  • Requirements: Collect and analyze data on the educational backgrounds and career paths of industry professionals. This information will help us understand the diverse routes into streaming media and tailor our support accordingly.

Empower

Goal: Instill confidence through knowledge, enabling all our members—whether new or seasoned—to fully engage with and contribute to the pillars we uphold.

Speaker Confidence Programme:

  • Activity: Give more women the confidence to chair, moderate, participate in, and deliver technical presentations and panels.

  • Requirements: Provide content and resources that give women the information they need to embrace these opportunities. Host a series of talks from members showcasing their tips and tricks. This program will equip women with the skills and confidence to effectively communicate their expertise and lead discussions.

Career Advancement Education Research:

  • Goal: Ascertain what is needed to aid women in advancing their careers so that educational resources can be produced to support this.

  • Activity: Conduct research to identify barriers and boundaries most important to career advancement.

  • Requirements: Survey our members to gather insights and link to a survey for broader input. This research will inform the development of targeted educational resources and strategies to support women's career growth.

Join us in our mission to educate and empower women in the streaming media industry! Through our comprehensive educational initiatives, we are committed to creating a supportive and dynamic environment where women can thrive and lead.

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