‘The media is the prism through which the world sees itself. For it to be fair and accurate we need all kinds of people from a host of diverse backgrounds telling all sorts of stories.  That makes great journalism.’

Alison Phillips • WIJ Chair

Our Purpose

We are supporting women journalists in the UK to reach their full potential and be empowered in managing their careers.

We are campaigning for representative gender balance and diversity at every level of our industry to help better represent all women in society.

We are promoting great journalism by women, showcasing their work and creating speaking opportunities.

SUPPORT

  • Monthly skills based workshops
  • Monthly Panel events on big issues facing women in the industry
  • Annual mentoring scheme
  • Social network of 20K
  • Weekly newsletter
  • Fabulous networking events!

INSPIRE

  • Monthly In Conversation events featuring some of the most well known names in journalism
  • Annual Special Recognition event for outstanding woman journalist 
  • Outreach work with UK student and school journalists – sponsorship of Student Journalism Awards, collaboration with Girls Network and Association for Journalism Education 

CAMPAIGN

  • Regular research into the state of gender balance and diversity within the UK media
  • Collaboration with WeAreBlackJournos / the 30 percent club working towards greater diversity in the media
  • Annual training programme for journalists on representation of women in the media 
  • Partnership work with global groups promoting and safeguarding women journalists; International Women’s Media Foundation and Reporters Without Borders

PROMOTE

  • Provide Women in Journalism speakers for industry events
  • Annual Georgina Henry award for digital innovation in the news industry
  • Sponsorship of woman regional journalist of the year award
  • Quarterly dinners to give women journalists face time with key figures from politics, business and society.
  • Frequent commentators/writers on big issues within journalism