HOLLYWOOD RADIO AND TELEVISION SOCIETY (HRTS) EXPANDS ITS POPULAR MENTORSHIP PROGRAM FOR 2021
TLC JOINS AS PRESENTING SPONSOR
Applications Now Open as HRTS Combines Los Angeles and New York Mentorship and Goes Virtual Extending Ability to Connect with a Mentor Regardless of Location
Los Angeles, CA (December 16, 2020) Hollywood Radio and Television Society (HRTS) is expanding its popular mentorship program for 2021 offering even more opportunities for participants to benefit and build valuable skills and relationships within the industry. This year HRTS is combining Los Angeles and New York under one initiative and offering Executive-level mentors the option to choose their Coast of preference ensuring the best match for both mentor and mentee. For more information, and to become a mentor or sign up to be mentored visit HRTS Mentorship Program. The deadline to apply to be mentored is December 16 and the deadline to become a mentor is January 17.
HRTS also announced that TLC has committed to supporting the program as the Presenting Sponsor. Additional sponsorships are available to support the careers of those who represent the future of the industry. The news was announced today by Marc Korman, President of the HRTS Board of Directors and Partner and Agent, WME Entertainment, and HRTS CEO Melissa Grego.
“Over this past year, HRTS has doubled down on its commitment to its members, increasing the opportunities to stay connected virtually, and bringing together truly inspiring and accomplished speakers,” said Marc Korman. “The mentorship program also flourished and grew as an important touchpoint for the organization. I’m proud that we’re able to expand the program and deliver on our vision to be a valuable resource for everyone in the industry.”
“We know the mentorship program impacts everyone who gets involved in positive and inspiring ways. We’re making exciting changes to the program to ensure that we’re able to achieve the best fit so everyone benefits even more from the experience,” said Melissa Grego. “I’m so proud to welcome TLC as our Presenting Sponsor. They’ve been extremely supportive of HRTS and we look forward to working with them this next year.”
HRTS is currently accepting applications for the 2021 HRTS Mentorship Program. The 2021 mentorship program runs from March 2021 until September 2021. The 2020 program which attracted nearly 250 mentees in Los Angeles and New York, served as an important and powerful bright spot, offering guidance for so many amid the challenges this year.
Mentors will be paired with a mentee who is a member of either HRTS Associates (Mid-Career), or JHRTS (Assistants & Coordinators) to become a valuable resource in helping to shape this next generation of executives as they experience these ever-changing stages of their career.
HRTS Board Members David Madden, President of Berlanti Productions, and Chris Selak, President of End of Episode chaired the 2020 HRTS Mentorship Committee. They will return again for 2021, working with the Associates and JHRTS Mentorship Committees to continue developing resources to guide participants in the HRTS Mentorship Program.
About HRTS
Since 1947, the Hollywood Radio & Television Society (HRTS) has been recognized as our industry’s premier information and networking forum. Led by a Board of Directors comprising TV, media, and entertainment’s most distinguished leaders and incorporating participation from the top companies across the landscape, HRTS maintains our 70-year tradition of providing an unparalleled forum for fostering conversation and community through regularly scheduled member events, a thriving mentorship program and other initiatives in Los Angeles, New York City and around the world. More information on the HRTS Board Members, Corporate Members, and calendar of events may be found at www.hrts.org.