If you're seeking ways to connect with working television industry professionals, both in front of and behind the camera, joining our organization offers you unparalleled access, benefits and opportunities.
Learn more about Television Academy Membership
If you're ready to join, click below to start the application process.
Please note that requirements (as outlined below) must be met within the four (4) years preceding one's application for membership or membership review; also, such requirements apply in each instance to the production and/or distribution of nationally exhibited audio visual works. All episodes should be a minimum of thirty (30) minutes in length unless defined otherwise specifically for short form programming. Credits from self-published programs alone do not qualify for membership in the Television Academy. Individuals who have received a Primetime, Daytime, or Children's & Family Emmy Nomination, specific to this peer group, within the past four (4) years are eligible for Active membership.
Active Status:
Employment in Daytime Programming for a minimum of two (2) years within the last four (4) years in one or more of the following positions AND areas or in one of the classifications covered by the other peer groups (https://www.emmys.com/academy/organization/peer-groups)
COSTUME DESIGN & SUPERVISION
DIRECTOR
LICENSE AND CLEARANCES
MARKETING/PUBLICISTS
MAKEUP ARTISTS/HAIRSTYLISTS
PERFORMER
PRODUCER/ASSOCIATE PRODUCER
PRODUCTION EXECUTIVE/SUPERVISOR
SCRIPT SUPERVISOR
SET MASTER PROP/HEAD OF PROPS
SOCIAL MEDIA PRODUCER/DIGITAL PRODUCER
SOUND
STUDIO MANAGERS
TALENT BOOKER/PRODUCER
TALENT EXECUTIVE
TELEVISION EXECUTIVE
WRITER
Or a qualified body of work relevant to the peer group that warrants a waiver of the above requirements. Body of Work designation has all benefits of Active membership with the exception of running for Peer Group Governor.
Associate Status:
Associate membership will extend to any person who is working in a position which would normally qualify for Active membership, but who has not yet compiled sufficient time, Active membership but with a minimum least one (1) year working in Daytime Programming.
ASSISTANT, AUDIENCE COORDINATORS, SET PHOTOGRAPHERS, PRODUCTION COORDINATOR, PROPS ASSISTANT and DEPARTMENT MANAGER/ADMINISTRATOR working under the supervision of a person eligible for Daytime Active membership or, works in a creative position in a technical or engineering field with a minimum least one (1) year working in DAYTIME PROGRAMMING.
updated 7.22.24
Applications are accepted year-round. Application processing time is 4-6 weeks. 2024 Emmy Nominee applications will be expedited!
Click here for the Membership Emmy Awards Calendar. New applications are subject to a one-time nonrefundable processing fee of $50. Fees are payable by Visa, MasterCard or American Express.
