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
VIRTUAL Connect Over CocktailsWed Aug 5 2020, 05:30pm CDT
VIRTUAL Brand Strategy for Effective Marketing - A Workshop with Gail GonzalesWed Aug 12 2020, 12:00pm CST
VIRTUAL Careers Over Coffee NorthFri Aug 14 2020, 08:00am CDT
VIRTUAL Connect Over Cocktails
VIRTUAL Brand Strategy for Effective Marketing - A Workshop with Gail Gonzales
VIRTUAL Careers Over Coffee NorthWHO 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
Ask a Mentor: My New Boss Seems Stressed. What Do I Say?
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, Early March, I had just...
Ask A Mentor: I Was Laid Off, What’s My Game Plan?
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 TereshchukDear Mentors, I just got laid off, due to...
Ask a Mentor: New in Town. How Do I Network Remotely?
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, I arrived in Austin...
Ask A Mentor: How do I keep my team engaged while we all WFH?
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 TereshchukDear Mentors, During the...
Meet WCA’s 2020-2021 Board of Directors!
As the destination for Austin’s communications industry, Women Communicators of Austin (WCA) offers a bounty of events, professional development and volunteer opportunities and member services – more than any other professional communications organization in the area....
6 Ways to Improve Gender Equality
This year, International Women’s Day was March 8th, 2019, and we want to celebrate gender equality with the communicators of Austin. As an organization committed to creating a shared network of female communicators, we encourage you to realign yourself with...