Associations and Societies for Journalists and Journalism
Professional and industry associations and societies are great places to make connections to your next job! Check out "Tapping the Hidden Job Market" for ideas on some of the ways you can leverage associations for your job search.
Also check out MediaBistro and JournalismTraining.com (from the Society of Professional Journalists) for calendars of training and networking events for journalists.
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Professional and Industry Associations for Journalists and Freelance Writers:
If you are a journalist or freelance writer, use these association Web sites to help you stay up to date with your profession, find potential employers and future co-workers, identify meetings and conferences to attend, and network your way to your next job!
- American Agricultural Editors' Association
JOBS, internship opportunities, newsletter, national conference, and other resources
- Society For Features Journalism (formerly American Association of Sunday and Feature Editors)
Blog, national conference, events, member directory, writing contests, and Twitter
- American Copy Editors Society
JOBS, local chapters, national conference, blog, contests, and scholarships
- American Medical Writers Association
JOBS (members only), local chapters, resources, publication, freelance directory, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter
- American Press Institute
Seminars, articles, discussions, Facebook, and Twitter
- American Society of Business Publication Editors
JOBS, local chapters, conferences, awards, blog, forums, and more
- American Society of Journalists and Authors
JOBS (jobs visible only to members), and a writer referral, service, online (searchable) member directory, conference, and many other resources
- American Society of Magazine Editors
JOBS, internships, seminars, conferences, awards, hall of fame, articles, events, and more
- American Society of Media Photographers
No jobs, per se, but searchable member database (search on location, specialty, and/or name), online communities, mentor showcase, news and events, and local chapters
- American Society of Newspaper Editors
Internships, plus an extensive career center with information on preparing for a career in journalism, a job fair calendar, and many other career resources; also a conference, seminars, and an extensive link lists of other resources
- Asian American Journalists Association
JOBS (members only), internships, news, a national convention, local chapters, several blogs, and much more
- Associated Church Press
Annual convention, member directory, and a directory of freelance writers, photographers, illustrators, blog, and Twitter
- Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communications
JOBS, national convention, some regional activities, interest groups, a blog, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Youtube
- Association of Alternative Newsmedia (formerly Association of Alternative Newsweeklies)
JOBS news, member directories, newsletters, awards, and many more resources
- Association of Health Care Journalists
JOBS, national conference, training, and many other resources
- Associated Press Managing Editors (affiliated with the Associated Press)
News, national conference, awards, white papers, and other resources
- Canadian Association of Journalists
National conference, freelance list, news, awards, and Facebook
- Center for Communication
Events, annual meeting, job tips, and more
- Council of National Journalism Organizations
Over 50 journalism associations listed
- Education Writers Association
JOBS, meetings and events, news, a blog, and other information
- Investigative Reporters and Editors, Inc.
JOBS, database library, seminars, fellowships, and amazing resources
- National Association of Black Journalists
JOBS, member directory (members only), task forces, workshops, fellowships, news, national convention, and other resources
- National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians a sector of the Communications Workers of America Union
JOBS, links to job boards and potential employers - WARNING! the resume search at this site is completely open to anyone, so limit the contact information to your phone number (if unlisted) and your e-mail address if you put your resume here
- National Association of Broadcasters
JOBS, directory of links to state broadcaster associations, searchable directory of companies and organizations, events, national conventions, and much more
- National Association of Hispanic Journalists
National convention, professional chapters, student chapters, local chapters, professional development, news, a parity project, and many other resources
- National Association of Science Writers
JOBS (members only), news and many other resources
- National Federation of Press Women
JOBS (members only), hall of fame, forums, critiques, competitions, national conference, news, local affiliates (members only), liability insurance (members only), and other information for women in journalism
- National Press Club
Member directory (members only), news, events, activities, committees, and much more
- National Press Photographers Association
JOBS (members only), plus a directory of photographers, mentoring, news, competitions, workshops, professional development, events, and much more
- National Scholastic Press Association
National conference, news, contests, and many other resources
- National Writers Union
Freelance writing job opportunities (members only), seminars, local chapters, insurance, internships, advocacy, discussion lists, and more
- Newspaper Association of America
Industry news, industry resources (circluation, readership, etc.), and more resources
- The Newspaper Guild (part of the Communications Workers of America)
Industry nformation and resources (salaries, contracts, etc.)
- North American Snow Sports Journalists Association
Events and chapters and other members-only information
- Online News Association
JOBS (members only), and a national conference, awards, training, tip sheets, news, and other information
- Public Radio News Directors Inc.
Events, news, newsletter, plus a directory of associations, news organizations, discussion groups, and stations
- Radio-Television News Directors Association
JOBS, a national convention, event calendar, news, and other resources
- Society of American Business Editors and Writers
JOBS, news, online training, conferences, a newsletter, and other information
- Society of Environmental Journalists
Links to career resources, conferences, publications, news, Facebook, and Twitter
- Society of Professional Journalists
JOBS (members only), national conference, local chapters, freelancer directory, training, awards, blog, e-mail list, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter
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