KEY FINDINGS FROM WOMEN IN MEDIA’s 2024 INDUSTRY INSIGHT REPORT:
CAREER PROGRESS
* 57 per cent of women are dissatisfied or unsure about their career progress, with spikes among early and mid-career women
* 49 per cent of women with 5-10 years of experience said they are not progressing as desired
* 47 per cent of early-career women are dissatisfied
* Over one-third attribute their dissatisfaction to a lack of opportunities
* 35 per cent of women are considering quitting their jobs in the next 12 months, particularly senior and mid-career professionals
GENDER EQUALITY
* 56 per cent hold a negative view of the media industry’s commitment to gender equality
* Australian women on average make about $269 less than men per week, equating to a seven per cent pay gap, but for women in the media industry, that gap rises to nine per cent or about $409 less
* 69 per cent of respondents advocate for gender pay audits to address the media industry’s gender pay gap
PAY
* 58 per cent are concerned about better pay
* The desire for better pay was cited as the main reason for women choosing to stay or leave their current roles
* 58 per cent worry about the availability of senior roles
* 47 per cent are concerned about limited promotional opportunities
* 25 per cent fear being made redundant
SUPPORT AND RESOURCES
* 27 per cent believe being engaged or positively challenged is crucial to career progress
* 48 per cent are concerned about the impact of budget cuts and a lack of resources
* 46 per cent prioritise training on artificial intelligence, followed by podcasting and digital technology
* Two-thirds are positive about using AI for research and content creation
REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS
* Enhance transparency and commitment to gender equality in the workplace, including pay
* Define and communicate career opportunities to aid women’s progression
* Focus on providing training in AI, podcasting, and digital technology
* Foster an environment where women feel engaged and positively challenged