Study Exposes Gender Imbalance in Reality TV Production

Research reveals men dominate key creative roles in unscripted television, particularly in the U.S.

Only 16% of reality TV creators in the U.S. are women, with a similar trend globally.
The study analyzed 360 reality shows across the U.S., U.K., Brazil, and France from 2021 to 2023.
Women hold 46% of executive producer roles, a 10% increase since 2021.
Supervising producer roles show near gender parity, with women making up 49.1%.
Industry leaders call for mentorship programs and equitable opportunities to address the disparity.