Women's leadership in media
From: Media, Comms & PR Jobs (@MCPRJobs)
Call for Papers: AWiM26 Conference: Powering Women’s Leadership: Media, Economics and Governance, African Women in Media (AWiM) Deadline: April 30, 2026 https://t.co/Lh6gHcbL2S
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Frame research or case studies on how women media leaders in Africa are reshaping editorial decision-making in newsrooms covering economic policy and governance—positioning this as evidence that diverse leadership directly impacts coverage quality on these critical policy areas
Position experience or analysis around barriers women face accessing media ownership and executive roles in African markets, with specific data or examples on how economic structures and governance frameworks perpetuate these gaps
Offer insights on how African women journalists and media entrepreneurs are building alternative platforms and business models to report on governance and economics when traditional media gatekeeping excludes their perspectives
Submit a paper proposal that connects women's representation in African media leadership roles to improved reporting on economic and governance issues—showing the direct link between newsroom diversity and public interest coverage.
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