Who We AreWomen's Media Group is a New York City-based nonprofit association of women who have achieved prominence in the many fields of media. Our members—drawn primarily from print and digital book, magazine, and newspaper publishing; film and television; and online and other digital media—meet to collaborate with, learn from, inform, and support one another. The organization is also dedicated to mentoring young women interested in pursuing media careers. |
Upcoming Events
Thursday, February 12, 6:30 p.m. ET Strand Bookstore, 828 Broadway, NYC WMG members only; FREE Join Women’s Media Group Board member Kathleen Schmidt for an evening of bookstore love and camaraderie! We'll meet at 6:30 at the Strand Bookstore to wander and stock up on its rows of 2.5 million used, new, and rare books. At 7:30, we'll regroup and walk three blocks to The Smith in the East Village for a communal dinner to talk about our favorite books. Note: attendees pay for their own books, food, and beverages.
WMG’s Small Group Socials are a long-standing tradition and remain one of our most popular program series. This is a wonderful way to facilitate meaningful connections among members. If you have any specific questions, please reach out to the host directly. All member contact information can be found in the Member Directory.
Free for WMG members; $15 for non-members (Zoom) As AI tools become ubiquitous in writing and reporting, many professionals are asking the same questions: what's allowed? What’s ethical? And what could put my work—or job—at risk? Join Women’s Media Group for a timely, actionable discussion on the ramifications of using AI in creative industries. This WMG AI Series program brings together experts in AI ethics to unpack what responsible AI use actually looks like and answer urgent practical questions about ethics, ownership, and professional responsibility. Panelists will address what writers and journalists should—and should not—do when using AI, the business risks organizations must consider, and how to draft and follow effective AI ethics guidelines. This session is designed to help creatives make informed decisions in a fast-changing landscape. Learn how to approach copyright and attribution and use AI thoughtfully, legally, and in ways that protect both your work and your values. Meet the speakers:
Marie Gilot is the Executive Director of J+ at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY, where she leads professional development programs for journalists navigating a rapidly changing media landscape. She established the first generative AI training lab for journalists and is a member of the school’s AI Advisory board. She previously served as a program officer at the Knight Foundation, supporting journalism and innovation initiatives, and began her career as a newspaper reporter in Texas before becoming publisher of an online investigative news outlet. Marie holds degrees from CUNY, the University of Texas at El Paso, and Princeton University.
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Refunds available up to 48 hours before the event. No refunds for cancellations made within 48 hours of the event.
Monday, February 23, 12:00 p.m. ET Penguin Random House, 1745 Broadway (between 55th & 56th Streets), Conference Room 1501, NYC WMG members only; FREE Are you looking for a job, underemployed, or planning to pivot? Women’s Media Group is pleased to present our first Job Seekers event of the year to network, share tips, and offer support. Come join us for a free, in-person, members-only small group session. Connect with each other, hear from an expert, and come armed with questions! Former WMG Membership Chair Susan McCulloch will be in conversation with WMG Board member Keline Adams, Director of DEI at Penguin Random House. Feel free to bring your own lunch. Meet the speakers:
A Special Event Co-Sponsored with the Society of Illustrators Thursday, March 19, 5:30 p.m. ET Society of Illustrators, 128 E. 63rd St., NYC $25 for WMG and Society of Illustrators members; $30 for non-members 5:15 Doors open 5:30 Screening of Film: Women Laughing 6:10 Panel Discussion 6:40-7:30 Reception Join acclaimed cartoonists Roz Chast, Liza Donnelly, and Emily Flake for a private screening of the acclaimed new documentary, Women Laughing, in which Donnelly, director and producer, set out to explore her lifelong passion for women’s humor and cartooning with a probing look at the history of women cartoonists at The New Yorker. The film offers a unique insider’s look at the state of women’s humor over the last century through the perspectives of pioneering women cartoonists, then and now, who have wrestled with some of the central social issues of our time in a field historically dominated by men. Inspired by Donnelly’s book, Very Funny Ladies, it includes intimate conversations with some of the most celebrated and groundbreaking New Yorker cartoonists, including our featured guests, plus Sarah Akinterinwa, Liana Fink, Amy Hwang, and Bishakh Som. In a panel discussion after the event, the film’s producer, Judith Mizrachy, talks with Chast, Donnelly, and Flake about their creative processes and current challenges and opportunities for women cartoonists. Panelists:
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Photo credit: Mindy Tucker
About the Society of Illustrators
Important Venue Note: this event will take place on the third floor, which is only accessible via stairs. Bathrooms are also only accessible via stairs. By registering for this event, your email address will be added to the Society of Illustrators and Women’s Media Group mailing lists. Refunds available up to 48 hours before the event. No refunds for cancellations made within 48 hours of the event. |
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Sarah Montana is a writer, storyteller, and speaker. She is the author of multiple scripts for the Hallmark Channel, including A New Year's Resolution, If I Only Had Christmas, Two Turtle Doves, Rescuing Christmas, and Love to the Rescue. Her TEDx Lincoln Square talk, The Real Risk of Forgiveness—and Why It’s Worth It, was transcribed in five languages and amassed 1.3 million views. Sarah is a council member for the film/TV/streaming sector and Co-Chair of the AI Taskforce for the Writers Guild of America East.
Keline Adams is the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) at Penguin Random House, whose expertise lies in working with companies and organizations to elevate the role of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) into their cultures and programming.
Roz Chast was born in Brooklyn and graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design. Her cartoons and covers have appeared continuously in The New Yorker since 1978. She has published cartoon collections, graphic memoirs, and children’s books, including I Must Be Dreaming, Can’t We Talk About Something More Pleasant? (National Book Critics Circle Award, Kirkus Prize, and short-listed for a National Book Award), and Going Into Town (New York City Book Award). In 2024, President Joe Biden honored Chast with a National Humanities Medal. You can learn more about her here: 
Liza Donnelly is a writer and cartoonist for The New Yorker, where she has been drawing cartoons and writing about culture for forty years. She has been a contributor to CBS News and CNN, creating political cartoons and animation, and writes and draws for publications including The New York Times, CNN, and The Washington Post. Donnelly’s popular TED Talk, Drawing on Humor for a Change, has been viewed over 1.5 million times. Donnelly was a Cultural Envoy for the US State Department and is the author/editor of many books, most notably Very Funny Ladies, a history of women cartoonists of The New Yorker. You can learn more about her here: 
Judith Mizrachy is a New York City-based independent producer. Her films include The Martha Mitchell Effect (nominated for a 2023 Academy Award® for Best Short Documentary), The Booksellers, and Uncropped. Her films have been viewed on big screens around the world and on small screens via Netflix, the Criterion Channel, The New Yorker, and more. You can learn more about her here: 