The community for Austin communicators
For more than 90 years, Women Communicators of Austin has championed women in journalism, media, marketing, and every other communication role. No matter what the “next era” of communications has delivered, our members continue to fearlessly architect their careers into whatever they can imagine. Sound like your kind of group? Join us!
I love the range of experience and skills in WCA. I have the opportunity to learn from experts in the field and mentor someone just beginning her career in communications, often at the same event.
— Laura Shankland, Senior Consultant, American Institutes for Research & former board member
Upcoming Events
WCA 2020 Virtual Holiday Party & Trivia NightThu Dec 3 2020, 06:00pm CST
VIRTUAL Smart Marketing: So you don't waste your time or moneyWed Dec 9 2020, 12:00pm CST
VIRTUAL CoC North: 2020 StrengthsFri Dec 11 2020, 08:00am CDT
WCA 2020 Virtual Holiday Party & Trivia Night
VIRTUAL Smart Marketing: So you don't waste your time or money
VIRTUAL CoC North: 2020 StrengthsWHO We are | Why We Join
Dating back to 1929, Women Communicators of Austin (WCA) is one of the largest and most diverse professional communications organizations in Austin. Our membership includes more than 250 women and men from across a spectrum of communication specialties including journalism, public relations, marketing, design and corporate communications.
As WCA members, we are passionate about the organizations we serve, energized by collaboration with one another and always seeking the next challenge.
Career Exploration
Take opportunities to try new things, ask questions and meet mentors through our Mentor Program.
Career Enhancement
Capture leadership opportunities and build value in the communications profession
Career Acceleration
Find fresh ideas and spur skill development through events like Get Smart and Careers Over Coffee.
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Freelance Austin
Austin’s Source for Freelance and Contract Communicators
Freelance Austin, a special interest group of WCA, is a top source of writers, editors, graphic designers, web designers, voice talent, public relations and marketing consultants, business coaches, photographers, and other creative, independent communications professionals in the Austin area — since 1995.
“I got my job through WCA!”
Recent Job Bank Listings
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WCA members know about the best communication jobs before the job ever makes it to the mainstream job sites.
These job bank postings often come from WCA members who know of a job at their organization or one of their clients. Get the inside scoop by signing up for email alerts when new jobs are posted.
News, Tips, Advice and More
Should I Be Thankful for What I Have?
Compiled and edited by Julie Tereshchuk Got your own career conundrum you'd like advice on? Then sign up for the WCA peer mentoring program. It's free to members! And, it’s all about peers who care helping their fellow WCA members. Dear Mentors, I’ve been laid off...
ICYMI: Authentic Conversations in a Virtual World
In June 2020, we invited Patti DeNucci to join us for a WCA@Lunch Zoom meeting focused on “Leading Authentic, Successful Conversations During the ‘Current Normal.’” While technology keeps us connected, so many of us miss the regular face-to-face communication and...
3 Communication Trends for 2021
Most of this year tested our patience as we worked from kitchen tables, home offices or our comfy couches. As communicators, we continued to tell our clients’ and organization’s stories and did our best to continue executing our integrated 2020 communications plans,...
Ask a Mentor: How To Stop the Chat on Slack?
Got your own career conundrum you'd like advice on? Then sign up for the WCA peer mentoring program. It's free to members! It’s all about peers who care helping their fellow WCA members. Compiled and edited by Julie Tereshchuk Dear Mentors, Don’t get me wrong...
Sharpening Your Leadership and Accountability Skills
As summer 2020 neared its end, our WCA@Lunch meeting attendees spent time with Pam Benson Owens, President and CEO of Edge of Your Seat Consulting. She discussed the current Rules of Engagement for leaders right now, and why we all need to get comfortable with being...
Ask the Mentors: Should I include my volunteer activities on my resume?
Got your own career conundrum you'd like advice on? Then sign up for the WCA peer mentoring program. It's free to members! It’s all about peers who care helping their fellow WCA members. Compiled and edited by Julie Tereshchuk Dear Mentors, Now that my two kids are in...