MIW Opens Applications for Erica Farber Mentorship

RADIO ONLINE | Monday, November 9, 2026 | 7:08pm CT

Erica Farber

Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio (MIW) has opened applications for the third annual Erica Farber Mentorship in Management Program, a year-long initiative designed to help women in radio advance into higher-level leadership positions. The program is exclusively sponsored by WideOrbit.

The mentorship provides personalized guidance, executive-level insight and professional development opportunities for women seeking greater management responsibilities. Applicants are welcome from across the radio industry, including sales, marketing, programming, digital, operations and other management disciplines.

The selected mentee will work directly with experienced industry executives and thought leaders, gaining perspectives on leadership, strategic decision-making, organizational growth and the challenges facing today's broadcast business.

"Strong leadership doesn't happen by chance. It develops through experience, opportunity and having the right people willing to share their knowledge along the way," said MIW Board President Sheila Kirby.

"The Erica Farber Mentorship in Management is about investing in women who have already demonstrated their ability to lead and helping them build the confidence, connections and executive perspective to take their careers even further. We're proud to continue creating these opportunities and grateful to WideOrbit for recognizing the importance of that investment."

Now entering its third year, the program reflects MIW's ongoing commitment to developing female leadership talent throughout the radio industry. WideOrbit's continued exclusive sponsorship supports the organization's efforts to expand career development opportunities for women in broadcasting.

Applications for the 2027 Erica Farber Mentorship in Management Program will be accepted through December 10, 2026. Women currently working in radio broadcasting who are interested in advancing their management and leadership careers are encouraged to apply here.