PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP is a privilege extended to those actively engaged in television who make direct contributions to the industry such as executives, producers, performers, announcers, newscasters, technicians, writers, directors, artists, designers, photographers, and editors, among others. Active (voting) members must have been engaged in the profession of television for at least one year to be approved by the Membership Committee.

Professional members work in the television community:

• at broadcast stations
• at cable and satellite companies
• as independent television producers and consultants
• in academic communications departments
• as marketing specialists
• as performers or in creative crafts positions
• as creators of video content for the web