New Media Resources
Professional Training and Development
American Press Institute
http://www.americanpressinstitute.org
The oldest and largest center devoted solely to training and professional development for the news industry and journalism educators. The Institute, housed in a Marcel Breuer-designed building in Reston, Virginia, conducts more than 30 residential seminars a year for journalists, sales, marketing and management professionals in print and digital media companies.
The California Endowment Health Journalism Fellowships @ USC Annenberg
http://www.californiahealthjournalism.org
Program offers California journalists a chance to step away from the newsroom to hone their skills in health care journalism. In intimate regional workshops, field trips and discussions, fellows learn from the country’s most respected health and medical experts, from top journalists in the field and from each other.
Journalism Center on Children and Families
http://www.journalismcenter.org/
The Journalism Center on Children & Families inspires and recognizes exemplary reporting on children and families. Since 1993, thousands of print, broadcast and online journalists have attended our intensive training programs and relied on us for information and diverse resources. The center is a nonprofit, nonpartisan program of the Philip Merrill College of Journalism, University of Maryland, College Park, and is funded by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, the Freddie Mac Foundation and individual donors.
Council of National Journalism Organizations
http://www.journalismtraining.org
This website was by the Society of Professional Journalists for the CNJO and funded by the Knight Foundation to provide a centralized location for journalists seeking information about professional development opportunities. The site brings together those seeking training and those best equipped to provide it. The centerpiece of the site is a searchable database of local, regional and national journalism training programs arranged to easily find, compare and determine which training best meets individual needs.
Criminal Justice Journalists
http://www.reporters.net/cjj
The mission of this organization is to improve news media coverage of crime and justice issues through periodic conventions and workshops, web-based reporters guide discussion list (internet) based at Poynter Institute, daily news/headline service - web-based, and website of organizations.
Donald W. Reynolds National Center for Business Journalism @ API
http://www.businessjournalism.org
The Reynolds Center at the American Press Institute provides curriculum, handout materials, trainers and online registration, while a variety of statewide journalism associations, publications and universities serve as hosts for the workshops.
John S. Knight Fellowships for Professional Journalists
http://knightfellows.stanford.edu/
Stanford University-based program for mid-career journalists interested in spending an academic year taking courses in any department. Fellows create their own curriculum and attend weekly seminars held especially for them.
Knight-Bagehot Fellowship in Economics and Business Journalism
http://www.jrn.columbia.edu/knight-bagehot
Up to 10 fellowships are awarded each year to qualified journalists interested in enhancing their understanding and knowledge of economics, business and finance through study at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism.
Knight Center for Specialized Journalism
http://www.inform.umd.edu/knight
The center is a professional program of the University of Maryland’s Philip Merrill College of Journalism, offering free, top-quality seminars for print and broadcast reporters, editors and editorial writers. Participants can receive in-depth training in subjects related to their beat, while meeting like-minded colleagues, gaining new sources and generating story ideas. All seminars are held in the Washington, D.C., area.
Knight Center for Science and Medical Journalism
http://www.bu.edu/com/jo/science
Boston University-based program dedicated to improving the quality of science and medical journalism by training students and veteran journalists to recognize, investigate, analyze and explain scientific and medical findings and issues. Center offerings include short, intensive seminars for mid-career journalists covering the sciences.
Knight International Press Fellowships
http://www.icfj.org
Program sponsors up to 20 fellows each year to provide journalistic, management, business and technical assistance to a free and independent press worldwide. Administered by the International Center for Journalists, the program works through partner institutions and news organizations seeking outside assistance in countries throughout the world. Fellowships are awarded on the basis of expressed commitment, experience, qualifications and expertise in areas of need. The fellowships range from three to nine months, depending upon the needs and circumstances of the partner institutions.
Knight Public Health Journalism Fellowships
http://www.cdcfoundation.org
Nine three-month fellowships offer midcareer journalists a chance to explore public health in-depth, working closely with CDC scientists and participating in outbreak investigations with "disease detectives." In 2002, the program began offering an intensive 10-day Boot Camp in Public Health.
Knight Salzburg Seminar Fellowships
http://www.salzburgseminar.org
A leading forum for promoting global dialogue on issues of pressing international concern, the seminar is dedicated to promoting the free exchange of ideas, viewpoints and understanding in a neutral, cross-cultural environment by bringing together future leaders from government, business, academia and the independent sector for week-long sessions of intense discussion and debate.
Knight Science Journalism Fellowships
http://web.mit.edu/knight-science/
MIT’s mid-career program is designed for experienced journalists who cover science, technology, medicine or the environment, or for journalists who wish to prepare themselves to cover these fields. Fellows spend an academic year on campus, attending courses and participating in twice-weekly seminars with top researchers.
Knight-Wallace Fellowships at Michigan
http://www.mjfellows.org
Designed to broaden perspectives, nurture intellectual growth and inspire personal transformation, these fellowships allow participants to devise a plan of study and select classes from the full range of courses offered at the University of Michigan, while attending twice-weekly seminars that feature prominent journalists and leading academics.
NMC - Northwestern University’s Media Management Center
http://www.mediamanagement.northwestern.edu
Executive education programs involve Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management and Medill School of Journalism and include media management training for top executives in newspapers, magazines and broadcast television, as well as tailored programs for media companies.
NewsTrain
http://newstrain.org
An APME project, funded by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, NewsTrain brings nationally recognized trainers together with frontline editors, providing skills that editors can use on the job right away in two-day sessions held throughout the country. The program features two workshop leaders - a management teacher and an editing coach - as well as trainers on freedom of information, credibility and ethics, and online news.
News University
http://www.newsu.org
A project of The Poynter Institute for Media Studies funded by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, NewsU is committed to providing interactive, inexpensive courses that appeal to journalists at all levels of experience and in all types of media. Officially launched in April 2005, NewsU offers an innovative approach to helping journalists enhance their skills. We know the most successful journalists never stop learning.
Nieman Fellowship
http://www.nieman.harvard.edu/nieman.html
Twelve mid-career U.S. journalists and 12 from other countries are awarded the annual fellowship, which includes a yearlong individualized program of study and weekly seminars at Harvard University.
No Train, No Gain - Resources for Trainers and Coaches
http://www.notrain-nogain.org
A resource site for newsroom trainers produced, No Train No Gain offers training tips and handouts on writing, editing, reporting, newsroom management skills, recruitment and retention, diversity, technology and newsroom surveys. Membership not required.
Maynard Institute
http://www.maynardije.org
The Maynard Institute is the leading organization dedicated to training journalists of color and to helping the news media reflect the nation’s diversity in staffing, content and business operations.
The Poynter Institute
http://www.poynter.org
The Poynter Institute is a school for journalists, future journalists, and teachers of journalists. The accompanying website examines
contemporary trends in the world of media.
Tomorrow’s Workforce
http://www.tomorrowswork.org
Tomorrow’s Workforce helps newsrooms develop training plans for mid-career journalists. It is supported by funding from the Knight Foundation.
USC Annenberg - Institute for Justice and Journalism
http://www.justicejournalism.org
The Institute for Justice and Journalism, created at the University of Southern California’s Annenberg School for Communication in 2000 with Ford Foundation funding, works to strengthen news coverage of justice and civil rights issues through fellowships, research, publications, curriculum development and convenings. The institute’s goals are to: Bring more context, depth and diversity of perspectives to news coverage and commentary about issues of justice and civil rights. Deepen public understanding of social justice issues and the impact of journalism on public dialogue and policy.
USC Annenberg - NEA Arts Journalism Institute
http://annenberg.usc.edu/nea
The National Endowment for the Arts’ Theater and Musical Theater Institute is a dynamic new program aimed at strengthening the analytical skills, deepening the theater knowledge, and clarifying the role of theater journalists. The institute’s thrust is to reach those in cities of all sizes, and to strengthen those journalists who have been on the theater beat for a while, or those who cover theater only occasionally, and everyone in between.
Online Journalism
ONA - Online News Association
http://www.onlinenewsassociation.org
An association composed largely of journalists whose principal livelihood involves gathering or producing news for digital presentation. ONA, along with USC’s Annenberg School for Communication, administers the Online Journalism Awards at its annual conference.
NICAR/CARR - Computer Assisted Reporters
http://www.nicar.org
A program of Investigative Reporters and Editors, NICAR trains journalists in the practical skills of finding, prying loose and analyzing electronic information. Members can access an extensive library of databases and other features off the IRE Web site.
General Professional Organizations
APME - Associated Press Managing Editors
http://www.apme.com
An association of U.S. and Canadian editors whose newspapers are members of The Associated Press. APME offers its members an annual conference, which features timely, professional development workshops and an auction that benefits the organization’s educational projects. A quarterly magazine and weekly electronic newsletter are also available.
APTRA - Associated Press TV and Radio Association
http://www.aptra.org
The organization seeks to promote cooperation, education, professionalism and ethics among AP members working in the broadcast medium in California and Nevada. Offerings include regional seminars and workshops, an annual convention and news competition contests.
ASNE - American Society of Newspaper Editors
http://www.asne.org
The main organization of daily newspaper editors in the Americas. ASNE’s focus is on building diversity in the newsroom, protecting the First Amendment rights of the press, building reader credibility and exchanging ideas between editors. An annual convention with awards presentation, regional job fairs and training sessions are offered, as well as a job bank and resource center.
NAA - Newspaper Association of America
http://www.naa.org
A nonprofit organization representing the newspaper industry and working toward building advertising share, promoting First Amendment rights, encouraging newsroom diversity and providing analysis and assistance to its members. Resources include a classified section, information on the industry and a listing of NAA’s numerous conferences and events.
NPC - The National Press Club
http://npc.press.org
A group of newsroom employees who work for qualified news outlets in Washington, D.C. Membership benefits include access to research and training materials, job listings, discounts to D.C.-area services and invitations to NPC’s frequent regional events.
SPJ - Society of Professional Journalists
http://www.spj.org
The nation’s most broad-based journalism organization, dedicated to encouraging the free practice of journalism and stimulating high standards of ethical behavior. Member benefits include access to SPJ’s Legal Defense Fund, job bank, publications, awards program, discussion boards, national convention, regional workshops and FOI resource center.
Professional Publications
American Journalism Review
http://www.ajr.org
A national magazine published 10 times a year that covers all aspects of print, television, radio and online media. AJR examines how the media cover specific stories, analyzes ethical dilemmas in the field and monitors the impact of technology on how journalism is practiced.
Columbia Journalism Review
http://www.cjr.org
America’s premier media monitor, CJR examines not only day-to-day press performance but also the many forces that affect that performance for better or worse. The magazine, which is published six times a year, offers a mix of reporting, analysis, criticism and commentary.
Editor and Publisher
http://www.editorandpublisher.com
A monthly magazine for the newspaper industry, E&P covers news articles on all facets of newspapering: newsroom/editorial, new media, advertising, circulation, promotion, public relations, production, news services/syndicates, technology, legal, campus journalism and finance.
Online Journalism Review
http://www.ojr.org
A Web-based journalism review, OJR covers the full range of journalistic issues in all media, but with a particular emphasis on the Internet, devoting most of its resources to evaluating the emerging field of online journalism, providing readers commentary, monthly features and Web resource databases.
Beat/Specialization Specific Organizations
AASFE - American Assoc. of Sunday and Feature Editors
http://www.aasfe.org
An organization of editors from the United States and Canada dedicated to the quality of features in newspapers and the craft of feature writing. AASFE offers its members an annual convention, regional writing workshops, e-mail mailing lists, a writing contest and an annual magazine.
ACES - American Copy Editors Society
http://www.copydesk.org
Professional association of copy editors dedicated to forging better newsroom relations and providing solutions to copy desk problems through training and discussion during its annual copy-editing conference. The ACES Web site offers members a discussion board, a searchable job bank, online resources on editing, even quizzes that test their copy-editing knowledge.
The Education Writers Association
http://www.ewa.org
The Education Writers Association (EWA) is the national professional organization of education reporters. EWA was organized in 1947 by a group of newspaper reporters with the intent of improving education reporting to the public. Today EWA has more than 1,000 members throughout the United States and Canada.
IRE - Investigative Reporters and Editors
http://www.ire.org
A membership-based, nonprofit dedicated to improving the quality of investigative reporting. IRE’s extensive resource center includes information on FOIA, a governmental database, tip sheets, reporting guides, listservs, beat sources and nearly 20,000 completed investigative stories, among others features. An annual conference with awards presentation and training seminars, a job bank and fellowship opportunities are also available.
NASW - National Assoc. of Science Writers
http://www.nasw.org
Aimed at providing a community for science writers to network and exchange ideas, NASW members can access job listings, a quarterly newsletter, regional meetings and discounted health insurance for freelancers.
NCEW - National Conference of Editorial Writers
http://www.ncew.org
A membership-based organization dedicated to writers and editors of opinion material for the print and broadcast media. NCEW sponsors foreign tours, professional seminars, regional meetings and the annual convention/critique sessions. Members can also share ideas and help each other solve problems via the NCEW mailing list.
NPPA - National Press Photographers Association
http://www.nppa.org
Member-based organization open to professional news photographers and others whose occupation has a direct professional relationship with photojournalism. Members receive a monthly newsletter, get discounts on NPPA’s national workshops, have access to a job bank and can enter photojournalism contests for prizes.
Radio-Television News Directors Association
http://www.rtnda.org
The world’s largest professional organization devoted exclusively to electronic journalism. It represents local and network news executives in broadcasting, cable and other electronic media in more than 30 countries. RTNDA is made up of more than 3,000 news directors, news associates, educator and students. RTNDA’s mission is to encourage excellence in electronic journalism by keeping members informed about industry trends, newspaper practices, and technological advances.
Religion Newswriters Association
http://www.religionwriters.com/
Provides resources for journalists reporting about religion. Dedicated to improving public understanding of religion by strengthening and encouraging religion reporting in the news media.
Society of American Business Editors and Writers
http://www.sabew.org
The purpose of the Society is to serve as an educational organization and specifically to encourage and facilitate continuing education in reporting, writing, editing and producing economic and financial news. The Society also shall encourage members to communicate with each other and help create a network of member interaction.
Society for News Design
http://www.snd.org
The purposes for which the Society for News Design is organized are: (1) To encourage high standards of news journalism through design. (2) To serve as an international forum and a professional source for editors, designers and others interested in journalism and design, and to recognize the excellence of professional performance. (3) To work with other professional groups, toward strengthening journalism design as a profession and newspaper publishing, in all its forms, as a business. To take such actions as are appropriate to these purposes.
SEJ - Society of Environmental Journalists
http://www.sej.org
The only U.S.-based membership organization of working journalists dedicated to improvements in environmental reporting through advancing public understanding of critically important environmental issues. Members can access SEJ’s tip sheets, listserv and quarterly newsletter; enter reporting contests; and attend regional and national conferences.
Racial/Ethnic/Gender/Sexual Orientation
AAJA - Asian American Journalists Association
http://www.aaja.org
A nonprofit, membership-based organization that works toward fair representation of Asian Americans in the news and encourages their entry into journalism. AAJA holds an annual convention and offers writing and reporting workshops for its members.
AWJ - Association for Women Journalists
http://www.awjdfw.org
Membership-based association open to both male and female working journalists and providing Dallas-area job listings, an annual awards contest and regional seminars.
SAJA - Southeast Asian Journalists Association
http://www.saja.org
A professional networking group for all journalists interested in fostering ties among South Asian journalists and improving standards of journalistic coverage of South Asia and South Asian America. An annual convention with awards distribution, a job bank and an SAJA stylebook of South Asian terms and history are available to members.
NLGJA - National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association
http://www.nlgja.org
An organization of journalists, online media professionals and students that works from within the industry to foster fair and accurate coverage of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues. NLGJA provides professional development for its members as well as a job board, quarterly newsletter and annual convention with awards presentation.
NAJA - Native American Journalists Association
http://www.naja.com
An organization aimed at serving and empowering both Native and non-Native journalists through seminars that increase understanding of the issues confronting Native communities. An annual convention with awards presentation, a searchable job bank and fellowships opportunities are also available to members.
NAHJ - National Association of Hispanic Journalists
http://www.nahj.org
Dedicated to the recognition and professional advancement of Hispanics in the news industry, NAHJ also aims to promote fair treatment of Hispanics by the media. Members can access the organization’s online job listings, attend the annual conference, receive NAHJ’s quarterly newsletter and compete for awards.
NABJ - National Association of Black Journalists
http://www.nabj.org
An organization of journalists, students and media-related professionals the NABJ provides quality programs and services to and advocates on behalf of black journalists worldwide. Many of NABJ’s 3,300 members also belong to one of the dozens of professional and student chapters that serve black journalists nationwide. NABJ holds an annual convention and careers fair each summer with dozens of plenary sessions and workshops for professional development. Each year, NABJ awards nearly $100,000 in scholarships and internships to college and high school students nationwide, as well as fellowships for seasoned professionals.
JAWS - Journalism and Women Symposium
http://www.jaws.org
A nonprofit aimed at supporting the personal growth and professional empowerment of women in newsrooms across the country. Members can attend biannual training camps, receive the JAWS newsletter, access listservs and browse job listings.
UNITY: Journalists of Color, Inc.
http://www.unityjournalists.org
A strategic alliance of journalists of color acting as a force for positive change to advance their presence, growth and leadership in the fast-changing global news industry. This alliance includes the Asian American Journalists Association, National Association of Black Journalists, the National Association of Hispanic Journalists, and the Native American Journalists Association. The UNITY convention is held every four years, the next convention to be held in 2008.
Regional
ACRE - Association of Capitol Reporters and Editors
http://www.capitolbeat.org/
The Association of Capitol Reporters and Editors invites you to be part of a new effort to revitalize journalism where it counts most: at the state and local level. We exist to help you do a better job relating the issues in Washington, D.C. to readers,
listeners and viewers.
CCNMA - California Chicano News Media Association
http://www.ccnma.org
A nonprofit, professional organization aimed at promoting diversity in the news media by providing encouragement, scholarships and educational programs for Latinos pursuing careers in the media. In addition to an annual West Coast job fair, CCNMA offers members online job listings, a newsletter, an awards competition and workshops.
CNPA - California Newspaper Publishers Association
http://www.cnpa.com
A nonprofit trade association representing the daily and weekly newspapers of California. CNPA works to influence legislation in Sacramento; sponsors an annual newspaper contest and convention; and offers seminars on media law, production, writing and editing, and advertising and circulation.
CSNE - California Society of Newspaper Editors
http://www.csne.org
Composed of editors of daily and weekly newspapers and news services as well as journalism educators, CSNE works to advance the cause of professional journalism in California and Nevada. Members can participate in the annual convention and in professional training and development seminars.
CAJ - Canadian Association of Journalists
http://www.eagle.ca/caj/
A national nonprofit advocacy and professional development organization serving Canadian journalists from all media. CAJ hosts a yearly convention and awards presentation, and offers members international fellowships and a subscription to its quarterly Media Magazine.
PNNA - Pacific Northwest Newspaper Association
http://www.pnna.com
A trade association of daily newspapers in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington and British Columbia advancing the newspaper industry through information, education and service. A regional job bank and frequent conferences are open to PNNA members.
PSSWA - Puget Sound Science Writers Association
http://www.psswa.org
A Northwest-based organization that strives to provide science communicators with resources for personal and professional growth as well as opportunities to exchange ideas with colleagues, scientists and others. Members enjoy e-mailed job listings and are encouraged to become involved with PSSWA’s listserv and annual events.
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