Rise has announced the launch of Elevate, a focused leadership accelerator designed to propel mid-level women in broadcast media technology into senior decision-making roles.
Building on its established mentoring and career development initiatives, Elevate marks a strategic expansion of Rise’s commitment to gender diversity. The six-week hybrid programme, running from June to July 2026, targets women who are already managing teams and are ready to step into more senior leadership positions.
Combining virtual sessions with three mandatory in-person events in London, Elevate integrates expert-led development, real-world leadership challenges and structured peer collaboration. Participants will work alongside senior industry mentors while building a practical leadership toolkit that can be immediately applied within their organisations.
The curriculum addresses core leadership competencies including performance management, feedback and appraisals, commercial negotiation, team goal setting and P&L ownership. Group-based business challenges are designed to translate theory into operational impact, while cross-industry networking fosters long-term professional relationships.
The programme is open to women across the broadcast ecosystem, spanning engineering, operations, technology, production, sales, marketing, project management and commercial roles. Applications are accepted both directly and via employer nomination. Participation is capped at 30 to maintain depth of engagement and mentor access. While international applicants are welcome, attendance at the London-based sessions is required.
Deborah Cross, Operations Director at Rise, said the initiative is about more than individual advancement. She noted that many women encounter structural barriers at the point where leadership expectations intensify, and that Elevate is designed to provide the tools, networks and visibility needed to retain and advance experienced talent within the sector.
With the broadcast industry facing ongoing skills shortages and transformation, Rise positions Elevate as a business-critical intervention aimed at strengthening leadership pipelines, improving retention and building a more resilient and representative sector.
As a not-for-profit organisation, Rise has structured the programme at competitive rates to prioritise accessibility.
If you would like to apply, or if you have a woman on your team you would like to support, Rise encourages organisations to plan ahead and include Women in Broadcast: Elevate in their professional development budgets.
Further information and application details can be found here.
