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. Theatrically distributed feature film credits can qualify for up to 25% of the credits required for membership. Individuals who have received an Emmy Nomination, specific to this peer group, within the past four (4) years are eligible for Active membership.
Employment for a minimum of two (2) years within the last four (4) years as communications and media relations function at the equivalent of the publicist level or above by a content production company, distribution company, or platform (or at an agency working on such a client's behalf) devising and executing campaign strategy and pitching substantial earned media coverage to publicize nationally exhibited Emmy eligible content, as opposed to individual performances.
Publicists whose primary function is in awards publicity have all the benefits of Active membership with the exception of running for Peer Group Governor.
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.
Some areas of work that do not meet the criteria for this peer group include:
● Talent relations
● Awards strategy
● Event production & red-carpet logistics
● Social media management
● Personal publicists – eligible to join the Professional Representatives Peer Group
● Marketing professionals - eligible to join the Television Executives Peer Group
Associate Status:
Extended to persons who meet all of the above requirements or those whose primary function is photo publicity with a minimum one (1) year of experience within the past four (4) years.
updated 9.17.25
Applications are accepted year round. Application processing time is 4-6 weeks.
Click here for the Membership Calendar. New applications are subject to a one-time nonrefundable processing fee of $50. Fees are payable by Visa, MasterCard or American Express.
