In 2025, WiM Queensland has broadened our unique professional support programme, and simplified the process to boost the careers of more women in the media industry.
WIM Qld is partnering with Working Wiser to offer group coaching sessions focused on strategies to deal with everyday challenges at work and to re-ignite tired careers. These are critical areas for women who want to upskill and build career confidence, without long and expensive education commitments.
On offer are five group sessions with highly respected Television executive and communication coach, Cathie Schnitzerling.
Working Wiser workshops cover:
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Getting started - goal setting and imposter syndrome
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Moving on up - moving into management and managing multiple priorities
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Keeping the peace - resolving conflict and managing criticism/feedback
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Building strengths - team building and learning to network
These small group workshops of five people cover two topics in 75-minute modules and can be in-person or virtual.
It is coaching for all stages of your career, no matter what part of the media industry you work in - whether that’s public relations, government, journalism, social media, graphics, media production and technology.
The application process is fast and simple - we want to help as many women in media as possible.
Applications are open now
Apply here. Simply tell your story and why these workshops would benefit you.
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These personalised sessions will help women improve their promotion and leadership prospects in media and related fields including journalism, communications, public relations, media production and technology.
Who can apply?
Whether you are just starting out in your career or are a seasoned professional in the industry, the scholarship is open to women of all levels of experience.
Applicants don’t need to have attended a Women in Media event previously to apply, however, you must currently be living and working in Queensland and wish to study in 2025-26.
All we ask is that you share that knowledge with as many other women in media as possible!
About Cathie
Cathie Schnitzerling was Landline's first presenter in 1991, fronting and reporting on the program for four years. She returned as the executive producer in 2019 after four years as the regional editor for Queensland.
Cathie was the first female director of news for the Ten Network in Brisbane and Sydney. She's worked as a reporter, presenter and producer on television and radio, including the Queensland Country Hour.
She's an award-winning writer and producer, and was recognised for her leadership and mentoring skills with a Queensland Clarion award for her Contribution to Journalism in 2014.
Her years of on-the-job mentoring led her to post-graduate studies in leadership coaching and mentoring, and even as far as the Women’s Leadership Forum at Harvard Business School in Boston.
Now, Cathie is using her expertise to provide career coaching, helping others to work wiser.
Cathie Schnitzerling
Note:
Applicants will be selected at the discretion of the WiM Qld Committee and Working Wiser and information is correct as at the time of posting. The selection panel’s decision is final.
Program Details - What's Involved
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Workshops for 25 people valued at a total of $5,000 and paid by WiM Qld.
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Successful applicants must be able to begin the workshops in 2025 - 2026
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Successful applicants must pay for their own transport and course materials if required.
Eligibility and Conditions:
To qualify for these workshops, you must meet the following requirements:
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Must reside in Queensland at time of application.
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Be an Australian resident.
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The workshops cannot be deferred.
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Other funding/grants must be declared at the time of application and/or award acceptance and are subject to WiM Qld approval.
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WiM Qld will pay for the ‘Working Wiser’ Workshops on behalf of the recipients.
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The successful applicants will agree that WiM Qld can use their image and reports in their publications.
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Qualifications: Applicants must work in media or a related field.
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Ambassadorial Skills:
Successful candidates also demonstrate their willingness to share their knowledge in return and to productively build ongoing partnerships and linkages.​​
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Is there a free membership option?There isn't a free membership option. However, you can become a subscriber for free, which means you'll receive email updates from Women in Media, including the monthly newsletter. This will not, however, give you access to the member's area.
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Can I pay for my subscription monthly?Our membership plans are billed on an annual basis. But you can cancel your subscription anytime.
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What if I change my mind?Membership fees are non-refundable, so please make sure you are satisfied with your subscription before proceeding with payment.
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Can I transfer my membership to someone else?No, memberships are non-transferable and can only be used by the individual who purchased them.
