MIW Launches Erica Farber Mentorship
• Great news regarding our former boss at R&R, the amazing Erica Farber — Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, Inc. (MIW) is thrilled to launch the Erica Farber Mentorship in Management program! Formerly known as the Mildred Carter Mentorship, this program is designed specifically to empower and elevate women in senior leadership across all facets of the radio industry — including sales, marketing, programming, digital, and more. This exclusive mentorship provides a powerful opportunity for career growth and leadership development.
“The Erica Farber Mentorship in Management program is a recognition of the decades of leadership, passion and vision that Erica has brought to the industry as a whole and to so many of us, as a valued mentor and friend,” said Ruth Presslaff, MIW Board President. “Her shining example is the measure we want to set for the next generation of women.”
“It’s an honor to be recognized in this way, especially as mentoring is so near and dear to my heart,” Farber remarked. “Throughout my career, I’ve seen firsthand the incredible potential that women bring to every area of radio, from creative to corporate leadership. I’m thrilled that this mentorship program will provide the next generation of women with resources, insights, and encouragement to lead with confidence and vision, helping them make a lasting impact in our industry.”
The application window for the 2024-2025 mentorship program is now open. Candidates in the radio broadcasting industry are invited to apply by Friday, Nov. 22. For full mentee criteria and application instructions, please visit the MIW website. Selected finalists will be contacted for a virtual interview on Monday, December 9.
