If you work in television, you may be eligible to join the Television Academy, attend our enriching and informative membership events, network with other television professionals representing all aspects of the industry, and vote for the Emmy awards.
Those working in nationally distributed television who qualify for National Active membership are eligible to vote in the Emmy competition; we also offer membership opportunities for professionals working in local news and programming, as well as Associate memberships.
May 9, 2024 was the deadline to apply for National Active membership to guarantee voting eligibility for both rounds of the 76th Emmy competition. Applications are accepted year-round and there are many valuable benefits that you can enjoy as a member of the Television Academy community.
Review all the Peer Group requirements here.
Processing time for applications is 4-6 weeks.
Membership Types
National Active Membership
Individuals who at the time of qualifying meet the following minimum requirements:
are at least eighteen (18) years of age
are or have been actively engaged in activities related to the production or distribution of Television for National Exhibition during the four (4) immediately preceding years and:
qualify for admission to one (1) or more of the Peer Groups or
have been nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award within the four (4) years immediately preceding their application for membership or
have achieved a significant body of work relevant to the peer group that warrants a waiver of the peer group requirements
National Associate Membership
Individuals who are or have been actively engaged in activities related to the production or distribution of television for national exhibition and qualify for admission as an Associate member to one (1) of the Academy's Peer Groups.
Los Angeles Area Active Membership
Individuals who at the time of qualifying meet the following minimum requirements:
are at least eighteen (18) years of age
are currently working in the production or distribution of television for local exhibition within the Metropolitan Los Angeles Area
meet the current Peer Group requirements
Los Angeles Area Associate Membership
Individuals who do not qualify for Active Los Angeles Area Membership but who are actively engaged in activities related to the production or distribution of Television for local exhibition within the Metropolitan Los Angeles and qualify for admission as an Associate Member to the Los Angeles Area Peer Group. Read the current Peer Group requirements.
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Fees
Active Membership is $200 per year
Associate Membership is $125 per year
New applications are subject to a one-time nonrefundable processing fee of $50. Fees are payable by Visa, MasterCard or American Express.
We are delighted to announce the launch of the Screening Room program (previously known as Film Group), a feature film and premier entertainment subscription series held in our state-of-the-art Wolf Theatre.
Join now for $96 annually, and you and a guest will be able to enjoy new film releases and other big-screen offerings in one of the most technologically advanced screening rooms in the country. Members can even bring up to two additional guests to each screening for $5 each.
Reinstate Membership
If you would like to request to reinstate your membership, you may apply for requalification online by logging in to the Member Dashboard.
Change Peer Group
To apply to change your peer group membership, download this form. If you have any questions regarding this please email us at membership@televisionacademy.com.
updated 5.14.24
