IRTS Foundation

IRTS Foundation

Non-profit Organizations

New York, NY 3,454 followers

A NYC-based nonprofit building future media leaders from around the world.

About us

The IRTS Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with a membership that ranges from the most accomplished professionals in the media and entertainment business to those who are just beginning their careers. It evolved from an organization founded in 1939 that established a charitable arm in 1964 that grew into the IRTS as it exists today. Long recognized as the International Radio and Television Society Foundation, we were founded as a common forum for for all aspects of electronic media. In today's DIGITAL world that also includes Internet, Mobile, Publishing, Advertising and more. Our mission: BUILDING FUTURE MEDIA LEADERS. The Foundation offers New York City based educational programs that cater to a diverse range of media interests and demographics. Members take pride in belonging to an organization long applauded for its inspiring work in the academic community, as well as for its dedication to increasing diversity in our business. We are an organization that believes education is a life-long process that is best achieved through first-hand knowledge. Whether you are a successful business man or woman, an aspiring professional, a college educator, or simply a media enthusiast, we invite you to join IRTS if you have an affinity for the industry that entertains, informs, educates, and serves the American public in a meaningful way. Our members enjoy sharing insight and ideas with colleagues during the season’s numerous events, but--even more importantly--they take pride in knowing that their charitable membership donation will help to ensure the success of our long-applauded academic outreach programs dedicated to building future media leaders and increasing diversity in our business. The ultimate goal of the IRTS Foundation is to bring together the wisdom of yesterday's founders, the power of today's leaders, and the promise of tomorrow's young professionals.

Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Company size
2-10 employees
Headquarters
New York, NY
Type
Nonprofit
Founded
1964
Specialties
Media, Education, Diversity & Inclusion, Industry Event, Mentorship, and Early Career

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Employees at IRTS Foundation

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    Sharing this inspiring piece on Former Fellow Estefi Herrera which was produced by another Former Fellow Rachel Wang! It's such an amazing reminder to trust your gut, follow your true passions, and approach both your life & career with intention.

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    How do you distinguish between having imposter syndrome vs. being in the wrong job? Estefi Herrera was excited to land a job in the beauty industry. It was a position she didn’t have a lot of experience with  — different from the one she’d applied to at the same company months before — but the hiring manager assured her that they were willing to teach her, if she was willing to learn. In retrospect, she realized she should have been more intentional about why she was taking the job and whether it was a good fit. “Month one was rough,” Herrera recalled, but she kept at it and said, “By month six, on paper, I was doing fine but I was never the kind of person that liked to do fine. I liked to do great.” Something wasn’t aligning. She wasn’t fulfilled by the work. Herrera struggled with what to do until she had the revelation that she wasn’t suffering from imposter syndrome, the role simply wasn’t a good fit for her. “I went from seeing this as a total failure to a win. To be introspective enough to realize that I’m not where I need to be and not care about what the outside world thinks — that takes guts. That’s the win. So after eight months of being in my dream industry and what I thought was my dream job, I put in my two weeks notice.” Herrera is now in a job she finds both challenging and rewarding. “Everything changed when I started approaching my career with more intention.” Do you have tips for being more intentional with your career choices? Share them with us in the comments! And subscribe to the newsletter: https://lnkd.in/e-RYcKD5

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    The 2024 IRTS Multicultural Career Workshop Application is LIVE! Apply now for our FREE in-person Workshop on Nov. 7th & 8th HERE: https://lnkd.in/e26tvPuD! Now in its 40th year, the IRTS Foundation has earned the reputation of being one of the best support systems for BIPOC students & recent grads that want to jump start careers in media! Waiting for a sign that it’s time to take your career journey to the next step?! Well this is it! 🛑 College Sophomores through recent grads should apply by Oct. 7th.

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    Looking back at this year's 2024 IRTS Summer Fellowship Program... We had a spectacular Summer filled with top media company visits, alumni speaker sessions, one-on-one mentorship, professional development seminars, cohort bonding and so much more! We want to extend our sincere thanks to our sponsors, partner companies, board members, alumni and especially our Fellows! None of this would be possible without you! To our 2024 Fellows: We are so proud of what you've accomplished this Summer and how much you've grown both personally and professionally. We can't wait to see what's next for each of you! Keep celebrating and supporting each other through life's big and small moments of joy.

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    Dedicated to building future leaders and increasing diversity in the media industry, the IRTS Foundation applauds the invaluable contributions of University Educators and Career Services Professionals. Last week we held our 2023 Faculty / Industry Seminar to help these professionals prepare their students for even greater success when they enter the media industry. The day consisted of seminar sessions on the power of marketing partnerships, the future of AI, a NBC News Correspondent’s path to success, tips from HR leaders & recruiters, and the evolution of a network. Thank you to our attendees and speakers for the valuable insights and conversations that were shared!

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    The 39th annual IRTS Multicultural Career Workshop connected over 160 students and recent grads for a 2 day conference in NYC! Attendees had the opportunity to learn about the media industry through speaker & panel discussions on Day 1. Day 2 was all about networking with companies from across the industry at our career fair. We sparked conversations on why our industry needs new perspectives, dropped tips on what recruiters are looking for, and reminded attendees to follow their passions. It was a jam packed 2 days that left us all inspired and excited to see what’s in store for the future of our industry.

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