Introduction

    

    The Women's Bureau of the U.S. Department of Labor and American 

    Women in Radio and Television, Inc. once again join forces to produce a 

    publication for women considering careers in the electronic media.

    

    Broadcasting and cable are rapidly growing, ever changing 

    technologies that offer a wide variety of career opportunities for women. 

    This is the third edition of Women on the Job, produced by our two 

    organizations, to provide current information on the many and varied 

    careers available in the electronic media today.

    

    We want to make certain that women achieve full representation in 

    employment in the electronic media, particularly at managerial levels. We 

    hope that you will find the information provided in this booklet to be 

    interesting and informative, and that you will be inspired to pursue a 

    career in broadcasting or cable. Together, we extend to you best wishes 

    for a productive and rewarding future.

    

    Debra R. Bowland

    Acting Director

    Women's Bureau

    

    

    Patricia J. Niekamp 

    National President

    

    and

    

    Patricia A. Mahoney 

    President-Elect American 

    Women in Radio and Television, 

    Inc.

    

    

    

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    What is American Women in Radio and Television?


    American Women in Radio and Television, Inc. (AWRT) is a national 

    nonprofit membership organization of qualified professionals in the 

    electronic media and allied fields. Membership is comprised of women 

    and men representing a wide spectrum of job categories in a network of 

    55 local chapters and members throughout the world. Founded in 1951, 

    AWRT is a multifaceted association with a dynamic agenda for 

    maintaining and achieving its goals.

    

    The mission of AWRT is to:

    

    Advance the impact of women professionals in the electronic 

    media.

    

    The goals of AWRT are to:

    

  ˜  Promote the development and advancement of women in the 

     electronic media and allied fields

    

    ˜ Represent women in the industry

    

    ˜ Act as a resource for members and the industry

    

    ˜ Improve the quality of the electronic media

    

    ˜ Address community concerns

    

     For more information, contact the National Office of AWRT at 1101 

     Connecticut Avenue, NW., Suite 700, Washington, DC 20036-4303, 

     (202) 429-5102.

    

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    What is the Women's Bureau?

    

    The Women's Bureau of the U.S. Department of Labor is the only Federal 

    agency devoted exclusively to the concerns of women in the labor force. 



    Created by Congressional mandate in 1920, the Bureau seeks to improve 

    women's opportunities for equal and profitable employment. Among its 

    areas of concentration are such topics as dependent care, alternative 

    work schedules, flexible benefit packages, wage issues, pay equity and 

    health and safety concerns of women workers. The Bureau prepares and 

    distributes publications and fact sheets on many of these issues.

    

    Operating within the Office of the Secretary of Labor, the Bureau 

    participates in departmental policymaking and program planning and 

    coordinates Labor Department programs affecting women's 

    employment.

    

    The Bureau maintains a national office in Washington, DC, where 

    policy and program directions are developed. Ten regional offices carry 

    out agency programs and develop local programs tailored to the needs of 

    the individual regions.

    

    Additional information about the Women's Bureau, its program, 

    objectives and services can be obtained by contacting the national office 

    at 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20210, (202) 

    523-6652.

    
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