About — Sisters In Media

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OUR MISSION

Sisters In Media (SM) is an organization for minority women in the media profession. The purpose of Sisters In Media is to increase the presence of women of color in entertainment while making valuable contributions to the industry and society at large. The organization is committed to the belief that diverse women should be presented with more industry connections and offered more opportunities to develop a career in media.

WE’RE COMMITTED TO:

To strengthen relationships with diverse programs and companies
To present job opportunities for professionals interested in media
To increase the presence of women of color in front and behind the camera
To provide an outlet and space for women of color to discuss their experiences in the industry and ways they can foster inclusion in the workspace.
To bring awareness to the lack of diversity in media, while incorporating effective plans to ensure different ideas, stories, and perspective

Our Founder

Oladotun Idowu is a graduate of S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University. She started SISTERS IN MEDIA in the hopes of giving young women of color an opportunity to be immersed in media and contribute to that creative environment. Her expertise is in marketing, strategic communications, research, and publicity with a focus in television and film.