The Women in Media Industry Insight Report 2022 found that women in media are underpaid, overworked and over it.
The insightful report shined a bright spotlight on the glass ceiling women in our industry are up against.
It brought to light some very uncomfortable truths. For instance, women in media experience a pay gap above the national average. While the national standard is around 13.5 per cent, the pay gap in media sits at a concerning 16 per cent.
The report surveyed over 200 women in media and found that women in our industry are completely fed up with the daily and overarching inequality they face.
Women working in media want employers and companies to be putting in structural changes to help combat the inequality women are experiencing, like company-wide audits.
It is not enough to acknowledge International Women’s Day; Instead, women are asking what structures media companies are putting in place to help women succeed and grow?
For instance, the report found that 56 per cent of women in media are dissatisfied with the progress of their careers.
The Report’s key findings include:
- 84% of respondents call for their organisations to implement gender pay audits to address wage gaps;
- 41% want follow-the-leader “shadowing programs” to provide women with more access to leaders and hands-on learning;
- 38% believe support from leaders and managers is crucial to creating pathways to promotion.
- One in two women rates the media industry’s commitment to gender equality as “somewhat weak/very weak”.
Women in Media, national board member Anita Jacoby said. “Media organisations need to take the voices of women on board, making equality a priority.
“Failure to do so ultimately hurts women and their families and isn’t good for business. A majority of journalism graduates are women. But only a handful are found in senior media leadership roles.
“Our members have identified solutions to help media organisations retain female talent and support them to thrive in their careers.”
The report is depressing but also timely! Our Women In Media Awards are this Friday, and it will feature over 600 attendees supporting women in the industry.
You can grab your tickets HERE.
We also have our Women In Media Short List coming this Friday! Another chance to acknowledge and champion the woman in our industry.
In the meantime, check out our Women In Media Power Long List.
