FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 9, 2025
CONTACT:
Amanda Sawney
asawney@wict.org
The WICT Network Announces 2025 Rising Leaders
Awards to 120 of the Industry’s Top Emerging Talent Chosen to Participate in Immersive Leadership Development Program
Washington, DC – The WICT Network announced the designees of its 2025 spring and summer Rising Leaders Program (RLP) cohorts. RLP is comprised of industry professionals at the manager and director level who have demonstrated strong leadership potential within their companies.
The top candidates were chosen based on a highly competitive application process and reviewed by industry professionals, themselves alumni of the program.
The WICT Network’s Rising Leaders Program (RLP) is a premier professional development program for emerging leaders in media, entertainment and technology. Participants learn how to build and develop high-performing teams; expand their organizational impact; build alliances; assess diverse leadership styles, and more. During the intensive immersion program, each rising leader will take part in leadership analysis and case study work while expanding their professional networks.
The WICT Network gratefully acknowledges Comcast NBCUniversal as the Silver Sponsor of the 2025 Rising Leaders Program.
“The WICT Network’s Rising Leaders Program empowers emerging leaders with the practical tools and leadership mindset needed to thrive in today’s complex work environment,” said Jessa Cooke, Senior Vice President, Educational Programs. “From navigating power dynamics with integrity to strengthening executive presence, participants gain skills they can apply immediately—while building a strong network of peers across the industry.”
The following companies are represented in the May and June cohorts of the 2025 Rising Leaders Program:
- A+E Networks
- Astound Broadband
- AWS
- Cable One
- Charter Communications
- Cisco Systems, Inc.
- Comcast
- Comcast NBCUniversal
- Comcast Technology Solutions
- Cox Business
- Cox Communications
- C-SPAN
- CSG
- Effectv
- ESPN
- FreeWheel
- GCI
- iconectiv
- Midco
- Paramount
- Spectrum Reach
- The Walt Disney Company
- Warner Bros. Discovery
- Xfinity
Visit The WICT Network website for a complete list of participants, their biographies and more information about the Rising Leaders Program.
Applications for the Fall 2025 Rising Leaders Program are open. Click here to learn more and apply.
About The WICT Network – Advancing Women in Media, Entertainment & Technology
The WICT Network is a global organization dedicated to developing leaders who drive transformation across our industry. We achieve this through world-class professional development, original research and a dynamic B2B network that empowers our members. The WICT Network highlights the data that shows the strong business case for gender diversity, demonstrating how organizations with diverse workforces achieve higher profitability, greater employee engagement and faster rates of innovation and problem-solving. With nearly 10,000 members across 24 chapters worldwide, The WICT Network is the largest and longest-standing professional association dedicated to advancing and empowering the workforce. Charter Communications, Comcast NBCUniversal, The Walt Disney Company and Warner Bros. Discovery are The WICT Network’s Strategic Touchstone Partners. To learn more about the organization and our research, visit www.wict.org and connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn (@WICTHQ).
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