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
Coffee Break - Freelance AustinThu Jun 26 2025, 9:30am CDT- WCA @ Lunch Find the Right Approach to Your Brand RefreshThu Sep 11 2025, 11:30am CDT
Coffee Break - Freelance AustinWHO We are | Why We Join
Dating back to 1929, Women Communicators of Austin (WCA) is one of the largest 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
Try new things, ask questions, and benefit from mentors through our Peer Mentor Program.
Career Enhancement
Develop your leadership, connect with other communicators, and build your professional value.
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!”
WCA members know about the best communication jobs before the job ever makes it to the mainstream job sites.
Job opportunities often come from WCA members who know of a job at their organization or one of their clients. Get the inside scoop by joining our Slack group and browsing the jobs channel.
News, Tips, Advice and More
Ask a Peer Mentor: Should I stay or should I go now?
The answer isn’t black and white but some structured thinking can help you decide whether it’s time to move on.
What’s the best way to ask for a raise or promotion?
Helping your boss make the case for you really is essential to an effective conversation about compensation or promotion.
Ask A Peer Mentor: How can I find clients for my new consulting practice?
What do experienced consultants and freelancers recommend as the best ways to develop new...