Applications have opened for the 2026 LAUNCH Mentorship Program, a yearlong program run by Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio (MIW) and the National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation that, for the first time this year, will be expanded to involve women working for broadcast technology partners and vendors.
LAUNCH, which began in 2023, is a program created to develop and advance women pursuing careers in broadcast engineering, audio production and technical operations.
The yearlong program pairs a rising professional with an experienced industry mentor for one-on-one guidance, professional development and deeper exposure to broadcast technologies and operations.
Mentees will gain insight into FCC compliance, RF systems, the Emergency Alert System, IP-based broadcast systems, automation and network operations. The program also explores IT, remote broadcasting, digital audio, streaming and systems integration.
Participants will also have an opportunity to attend the 2027 NAB Show in Las Vegas.
This year, organizers have expanded eligibility beyond those working directly for broadcasters to include broadcast technology partners and vendors, allowing more women pursuing technical careers to participate, MIW and NABLF said.
“By expanding LAUNCH to include women at technology partners and vendors, we can reach more professionals whose expertise is essential to how our industry operates and evolves,” NABLF President Michelle Duke said.
Applications will be accepted from Oct. 6–30. To apply for the Mentorship, click here.
The LAUNCH Mentorship Program is sponsored by Mr. Master, a provider of content distribution and compliance software to radio stations.
This article initially appeared in TV Tech, sister brand to Radio World.
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