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Member Organizations
American Association of Sunday and Feature Editors
The American Association of Sunday and Feature Editors is an international organization dedicated to the quality of features in newspapers. We are also a network of creative editors whose members are dedicated to the craft of feature writing. AASFE supports its membership with an annual convention, a writing contest, regional workshops and several ublications.
Membership:250
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Kim Marcum, President
The Orlando Sentinel
633 N. Orange Ave.
Orlando, IL 32835
407-420-5082
Penny Fuchs, Executive Director
University of Maryland
1117 Journalism Building, Room 4113
College Park, MD 20742-7111
301-314-2631
http://www.aasfe.org
Convention: Sep 26 - Sep 29, 2007, Savannah, GA
The American Copy Editors Society, a professional organization of copy editors, is dedicated to improving the quality of journalism and the working lives of journalists. Its main purpose is to educate our members — and others in the news business — in ways of improving the standards of copy editing and increasing the value the news industry places on the craft.
Membership:866
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Carol DeMasters, Administrator
38309 Genesee Lake Road
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
262-965-3251
http://www.copydesk.org
American Society of Business Publication Editors
Founded in 1964, the American Society of Business Publication Editors (ASBPE) is the professional association for full-time and freelance editors and writers employed in the business, trade, and specialty press.
Membership:797
Roy Harris, President
CFO Publishing
253 Summer St.
Boston, MA 02210
617-345-9700, ext. 2
Janet Svazas, Executive Director
American Society of Business Publication Editors
214 N. Hale St.
Wheaton, IL 60187-5115
630-510-4588
630-510-4501 - Fax
http://www.asbpe.org
National Conference: Aug 2 - Aug 3, 2007, New York City, NY
American Society of Journalists and Authors
Founded in 1948, the American Society of Journalists and Authors is the nation's leading organization of independent nonfiction writers. Our membership consists of more than 1,000 outstanding freelance writers of magazine articles, trade books, and many other forms of nonfiction writing, each of whom has met ASJA's exacting standards of professional achievement.
Membership:1,150
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Jack El-Hai, President
2408 Humboldt Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55405
612-870-3488
612-870-0605 - Fax
Brett Harvey, Executive Director
American Society of Journalists and Authors
1501 Broadway, Suite 302
New York, NY 10036
212-997-0947
212-768-7414 - Fax
http://www.asja.org
American Society of Magazine Editors
The American Society of Magazine Editors (ASME) is the professional organization for editors of consumer magazines and business publications, which are edited, published and sold in the U.S. Among other things, ASME provides an opportunity for magazine editors to meet with their peers for the exchange of information on matters of mutual interest. ASME also works to defend editors against external pressures and to speak out on public policy issues, particularly those pertaining to the First Amendment. ASME was organized in 1963 as the successor to the editorial committee of Magazine Publishers of America (MPA). ASME is still affiliated with MPA and now has more than 900 members located throughout the country.
Cynthia Leive, President
Glamour Magazine
4 Times Square
New York, NY 10036
202-286-7063
Marlene Kahan, Executive Director
American Society of Magazine Editors
810 Seventh Ave., 24th Floor
New York, NY 10019
212-872-3735
212-906-0128 - Fax
http://www.magazine.org/Editorial/
American Society of Newspaper Editors
Founded in 1922, the American Society of Newspaper Editors is a membership organization for daily newspaper editors, people who serve the editorial needs of daily newspapers and certain distinguished individuals who have worked on behalf of editors through the years.
Membership:750
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J. Scott Bosley, Executive Director
ASNE
11690B Sunrise Valley Drive
Reston, VA 20191-1409
703-453-1120
703-453-1133 - Fax
http://www.asne.org
Asian American Journalists Association
The Asian American Journalists Association seeks to increase employment of Asian American print and broadcast journalists, assist high school and college students pursuing journalism careers, encourage sensitive and accurate news coverage of Asian American issues and provide support for Asian American journalists.
Membership:1976
Jeanne Mariani-Belding, President
The Honolulu Advertiser
P.O. Box 3110
Honolulu, HI 96802
Rene Astudillo, Executive Director
Asian American Journalists Association
1182 Market St., Suite 320
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-346-2051 x700
415-346-6343 - Fax
http://www.aaja.org
Annual Convention: Aug 1 - Aug 4, 2007, Miami, FL
Associated Press Managing Editors
Since 1931, the Associated Press Managing Editors, an association of U.S. and Canadian editors whose newspapers are members of The Associated Press have been dedicated to the improvement, advancement and promotion of journalism by our own newspapers and through our relationship with the Associated Press.
Karen M. Magnuson, President
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
55 Exchange Blvd.
Rochester, NY 14614
585-258-2220
585-258-2485 - Fax
Mark Mittelstadt, Executive Director
Associated Press Managing Editors
450 W. 33rd St.
New York, NY 10001
212-621-1838
212-621-7520 - Fax
http://www.apme.com
Conference: Oct 3 - Oct 6, 2007, Washington, DC
Joint Conference: APME and SND: Sep 7 - Sep 9, 2008, Las Vegas, NV
Associated Press Photo Managers
The purpose of APPM is to provide photo managers a forum for sharing information and to provide multi-tiered training designed to improve leadership and communication skills. APPM will also advance the professional development of its members and those they supervise. APPM members will uphold the highest standards of journalism and are committed to diversity on every level.
Naomi Halperin, President
The Morning Call
P.O. Box 1260
Allentown, PA 18105
610-820-6744
Cheryle Alford, AP/APPM Liaison
Associated Press Photo Managers
450 W. 33rd St.
New York, NY 10001
http://www.apphotomanagers.org
Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication
The Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication is an international association of journalism/mass communication faculty, students, administrators, and professionals. AEJMC′s members come from more than 28 countries, with the majority working in the United States and Canada. Founded in 1912, AEJMC is the oldest and largest association of journalism and mass communication educators and administrators at the college level.
Membership:3053
Wayne Wanta, President
University of Missouri-Columbia
181-B Gannett Hall
Columbia, MO 65211-1200
573-884-9689
Jennifer H. McGill, Executive Director
AEJMC/ASJMC
234 Outlet Pointe Blvd., Suite A
Columbia, SC 29210-5667
803-798-0272
803-772-3509 - Fax
http://www.aejmc.org
Convention: Aug 9 - Aug 12, 2007, Washington, DC
Convention: Aug 6 - Aug 9, 2008, Chicago, IL
Association for Women Journalists
The Association for Women Journalists is dedicated to supporting women in print and broadcast journalism and promoting the respectful treatment of women by the news media.
Mary Galligan, President
1846 West Newport Ave.
Evanston, IL 60657
773-929-6655
http://www.awjchicago.org
Association of Capitol Reporters & Editors
Capitolbeat, the Association of Capitol Reporters and Editors, is a national journalism organization dedicated to improving statehouse coverage around the country. Our national conferences provide reporters with hands-on skills for covering state government, including sessions on state budgets, campaign finance, state agencies and NICAR training.
Membership:285
Aaron Gould Sheinin, President
The State
P.O. Box 1333
Columbia, SC 29202
803-771-8658
803-771-8430 - Fax
http://www.capitolbeat.org
Convention: Aug 2 - Aug 5, 2007, Philadelphia, PA
Association of Food Journalists
The Association of Food Journalists, Inc. is a networking system especially created for journalists who devote most of their working time to planning and writing food copy for news media worldwide. AFJ's primary goal is to encourage communication among food journalists. In addition, AFJ tries to increase members' knowledge of food and to sharpen their writing, design and broadcast skills. The group also strives to foster professional standards among its members and other members of the media.
Membership:301
Jill Wendholdt Silva, President
The Kansas City Star
1729 Grand Blvd.
Kansas City, MO 64108
816-234-4347
Carol DeMasters, Executive Director
38309 Genesee Lake Road
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
262-965-3251
http://www.afjonline.com
Convention: Aug 22 - Aug 25, 2007, Minneapolis, MN
Association of Health Care Journalists
The Association of Health Care Journalists is an independent, not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing public understanding of health and health care issues. Its mission is to improve the quality, accuracy and visibility of reporting, writing and editing about health and medicine, the business of health care, health policy and consumer health issues. Its goals include:
- Educating journalists about medicine and health care, including the business of health care, public policy, medical research and practice, consumer health issues, public health, health law and ethics.
- Supporting the highest standards of reporting, writing, editing and broadcasting.
- Enhancing understanding between journalists and health care experts to better inform the public about current and emerging iussues in health care.
- Rewarding excellence in medical and health care journalism.
- Advocating for journalists by promoting the free flow of information and improvement of professional development opportunities.
Trudy Lieberman, President
CUNY
365 5th Ave.
New York, NY 10016
646-758-7804
646-758-7819 - Fax
Len Bruzzese, Executive Director
Association of Health Care Journalists
10 Neff Hall
Columbia, MO 65211
573-884-5607
http://www.healthjournalism.org
Association of Schools of Journalism and Mass Communication
The Association of Schools of Journalism and Mass Communication promotes excellence in journalism and mass communication education. A valuable resource for chairs, deans and directors, ASJMC is a non-profit, educational association composed of some 200 JMC programs at the college level. The majority of the association's members are in the United States and Canada. Six international journalism and communication schools have joined the association in recent years.
Membership:187
Loren F. Ghiglione, President
Northwestern U., Medill School of Journalism
The McCormick Tribune Center
1870 Campus Drive, Room 2-117
Evanston, IL 60208-2170
847-491-4837
Jennifer H. McGill, Executive Director
AEJMC/ASJMC
234 Outlet Pointe Blvd., Suite A
Columbia, SC 29210-5667
803-798-0272
803-772-3509 - Fax
http://www.aejmc.org
Covention: Aug 9 - Aug 12, 2007, Washington, DC
Convention: Aug 6 - Aug 9, 2008, Chicago, IL
Convention: Aug 5 - Aug 8, 2009, Boston, MA
Convention: Aug 4 - Aug 7, 2010, New York, NY
Broadcast Education Association
The Broadcast Education Association's goal is to educate tomorrow's media professionals. Since 1955, BEA has been responding to broadcast education as the professional association for professors, industry professionals and graduate students interested in teaching and research related to electronic media and multimedia enterprises.
Heather Birks, Executive Director
Broadcast Education Association
1771 N. Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20036-2891
202-429-5355
202-775-2981 - Fax
http://www.beaweb.org
College Media Advisers, with more than 700 members coast to coast, represents the people who advise the nation's collegiate newspapers, yearbooks, magazines and electronic media.
Membership:776
Lance Speere, President
Southern Illinois University
1259 Communications Building
Carbondale, IL 62901-6887
618-536-3307
Ron Spielberger, Executive Director
College Media Advisers, Inc.
University of Memphis
MJ-300
Memphis, TN 38152
901-678-2403
901-678-4798 - Fax
http://www.collegemedia.org
Founded in 1997, Criminal Justice Journalists is a national organization of print, broadcast, and online journalists who cover police, courts, corrections, and other criminal justice issues. The group is based in Washington, D.C., and is affiliated with the Jerry Lee Center of Criminology at the University of Pennsylvania. CJJ has published a guide for journalists covering criminal justice (www.justicejournalism.org/crimeguide), compiles a daily crime and justice news digest (http://cjj.mn-8.net), sponsors periodic training sessions for journalists, and hosts an Internet discussion list called Cops and Courts Reporters in conjunction with the Poynter Institute.
Membership:474
Ted Gest, President
Criminal Justice Journalists
720 Seventh St. N.W., Third Floor
Washington, DC 20001
202-448-1717
202-628-0080 - Fax
http://www.reporters.net/cjj
The Education Writers Association is the national professional organization of education reporters, writers, editors, producers, broadcasters and freelancers. EWA was organized in 1947 by education reporters to assist colleagues in improving education reporting to the public.
Membership:900
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Lisa J. Walker, Executive Director
Education Writers Association
2122 P St. N.W., Suite 201
Washington, DC 20037-1037
202-452-9830
202-452-9837 - Fax
http://www.ewa.org
Inter American Press Association
The Inter American Press Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to defending freedom of expression and of the press throughout the Americas.
Rafael Molina, President
El Nacional
Plaza Metropoliana, Av. Ortega
Y Gasset Y Av. Kennedy, 2
Santo Domingo,
Dominican Republic
Julio E. Muñoz, Executive Director
Inter American Press Association
1801 S.W. Third Ave.
Miami, FL 33129
305-634-2465
305-635-2272 - Fax
http://www.sipiapa.org
International Association of Obituarists
The International Association of Obituarists is an organization of professional obituary writers and journalists of all genres, academicians, genealogists, historians and aficionados of the obituary. Believed to be the only organization of its kind in the world, the IAO grew out of a series of conferences for obituary writers and was established in 2000. We are an international network of journalists and related professionals dedicated to the study and appreciation of the art of the obituary in diverse cultures. We are committed to improving not only the public's understanding of the importance and value of the obituary but also the industry's recognition of the obituary as literary form. We seek to put distinguished obituary writing on the pedestal where it belongs.
Membership:100
Carolyn Gilbert, Founder
International Association of Obituarists
8409 Pickwick Lane, #312
Dallas, TX 75225
214-502-7801
972-661-5825 - Fax
http://www.Obitpage.com
International Women's Media Foundation
The International Women's Media Foundation was launched in 1990 with the mission to strengthen the role of women in the news media around the world, based on the belief that no press is truly free unless women share an equal voice. Its three missions are raising awareness, building networks, and creating opportunities for women.
Jane B. Ransom, Executive Director
International Women's Media Foundation
1625 K St. N.W., Suite 1275
Washington, DC 20006
202-496-1992
202-496-1977 - Fax
http://www.iwmf.org
Investigative Reporters and Editors
Investigative Reporters and Editors is a grassroots nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of investigative reporting within the field of journalism. IRE was formed in 1975 with the intent of creating a networking tool and a forum in which journalists from across the country could raise questions and exchange ideas.
Membership:4500
James V. Grimaldi, President
The Washington Post
1150 15th St. N.W.
Washington, DC 20071-0002
Brant Houston, Executive Director
Investigative Reporters and Editors
Missouri School of Journalism
138 Neff Annex
Columbia, MO 65211
573-882-2042
573-882-5431 - Fax
http://www.ire.org
Journalism and Women Symposium
The Journalism and Women Symposium supports the personal growth and professional empowerment of women in newsrooms and works toward a more accurate portrayal of the whole society.
Julie Dunlap, President
20 Galivan Rd.
Santa Fe, NM 87508
505-466-1852
Becky Day, Business Manager
Journalism and Women Symposium
3701 Drakeshire Dr.
Modesto, CA 95356-1908
510-764-1877
510-764-1122 - Fax
http://www.jaws.org
Fall Conference: Sep 28 - Sep 30, 2007, Stone Harbor, WI
Journalism Education Association
The Journalism Education Association is the only independent national scholastic journalism organization for teachers and advisers. The headquarters office, located at Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kan., is maintained as a clearinghouse for JEA members and programs. It also houses the JEA Bookstore.
Linda Puntney, Executive Director
Journalism Education Association
Kansas State University
Kedzie Hall 103
Manhattan, KS 66506-1505
785-532-7822
785-532-5484 - Fax
http://www.jea.org
Military Reporters & Editors, Inc.
The association exists to advance public understanding of the military, national security and homeland defense; to educate and share information with its members and the public on best practices, tools and techniques for such coverage; to represent the interests of working journalists to the government and military; and to assure that journalists have access to places where the U.S. military and its allies operate.
James W. Crawley, President
Media General News Service
1214 National Press Building
529 14th St. N.W.
Washington, DC 20045
202-662-7677
http://www.militaryreporters.org
National Association of Black Journalists
The National Association of Black Journalists is an organization of journalists, students, and media-related professionals that provides quality programs and services to and advocates on behalf of black journalists nationwide.
Membership:3800
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Karen Wynn-Freeman, Executive Director
National Association of Black Journalists
8701-A Adelphi Road
Adelphi, MD 20783-1816
301-445-7100 x102
http://www.nabj.org
Annual Convention: Aug 8 - Aug 12, 2007, Las Vegas, NV
National Association of Hispanic Journalists
The National Association of Hispanic Journalists is dedicated to the recognition and professional advancement of Hispanics in the news industry. Established in 1984, NAHJ created a national voice and unified vision for all Hispanic journalists
Rafael Olmeda, President
South Florida Sun-Sentinel
200 E. Las Olas Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Ivan Roman, Executive Director
National Association of Hispanic Journalists
1000 National Press Building
Washington, DC 20045
202-662-7145
202-662-7144 - Fax
http://www.nahj.org
Convention: Jun 13 - Jun 16, 2007, San Jose, CA
National Association of Minority Media Executives
NAMME is the premier organization for media managers and executives of color working in newspapers, magazines, radio, television, cable and new media.
Membership:340
To join, click here.
Mei-Mei Chan, Chairman
The Seattle Times
P.O. Box 70
Seattle, WA 98111
206-652-6276
Toni Laws, Executive Director
NAMME
7950 Jones Branch Drive, 3rd floor
McLean, VA 22102-3302
703-854-7178
703-854-7181 - Fax
http://www.namme.org
Conference: Jul 10 - Jul 12, 2007, Washington, DC
National Association of Science Writers
The National Association of Science Writers, founded in 1934, was formally incorporated in 1955 with a charter to “foster the dissemination of accurate information regarding science through all media normally devoted to informing the public.” Over the years, its officers have included both freelancers and employees of most of the major newspapers, wire services, magazines, and broadcast outlets n the country. Above all, NASW fights for the free flow of science news.
Membership:2519
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Lee Hotz, President
Los Angeles Times
Two Park Ave., 8th Floor
New York, NY 10016
212-448-2849
Diane McGurgan, Executive Director
National Association of Science Writers
P.O. Box 890
Hedgesville, WV 25427-0890
304-754-5077
304-754-5076 - Fax
http://www.nasw.org
Convention: Oct 19 - Oct 23, 2007, Spokane, WA
National Conference of Editorial Writers
Founded in 1947, The National Conference of Editorial Writers is a nonprofit professional organization that exists to improve the quality of editorial pages and broadcast editorials, and to promote high standards among opinion writers and editors. Members can take advantage of an expanding array of year-round benefits including: writing and broadcast critiques, our annual convention, low-cost seminars and workshops, the NCEW Job Bank, The Masthead magazine, regional conferences, foreign tours, our e-mail discussion group, and more.
Membership:587
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Neil Heinen, President
WISC-TV
P.O. Box 44965
Madison, WI 53744-4965
608-277-5133
608-271-0800 - Fax
Sheri Virnig, Director of Administration
National Conference of Editorial Writers
3899 N. Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
717-703-3015
717-703-3014 - Fax
http://www.ncew.org
Convention: Sep 25 - Sep 29, 2007, Kansas City, MO
National Federation of Press Women, Inc.
The National Federation of Press Women is an organization of professional journalists and communicators. For more than 60 years, we have promoted the highest ethical standards while looking toward the future in professional development, networking, and protecting our First Amendment rights. Its mission includes keeping members at the top of their abilities through seminars and networking opportunities; recognizing members achievements; and supporting youth activities and education with emphasis on ethics and editorial rights.
Membership:2010
Meg Hunt, President
105 Bellview Drive
Taylors, SC 29687
864-292-5497
Carol Pierce, Executive Director
National Federation of Press Women
P.O. Box 5556
Arlington, VA 22205
703-534-2500
703-534-5751 - Fax
http://www.nfpw.org
Conference: Sep 20 - Sep 22, 2007, Richmond, VA
National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association
The National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association is an organization of journalists, online media professionals, and students that works from within the journalism industry to foster fair and accurate coverage of lesbian,
gay, bisexual and transgender issues.all minorities and provides professional development for its members.
Membership:1325
Eric Hegedus, President
New York Post
1211 Avenue of the Americas
10th floor
New York, NY 10036
212-930-8267
Pamela Strother, Executive Director
National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association
1420 K St. N.W., Suite 910
Washington, DC 20005
202-588-9888 ext. 11
202-588-1818 - Fax
http://www.nlgja.org
Convention: Aug 30 - Sep 2, 2007, San Diego, CA
The National Press Foundation is the nation's premier journalism organization offering issue-oriented professional development programs, all expenses paid, and awards for journalists. It was established by distinguished journalists and communicators in 1975 and merged with the Washington Journalism Center in 1993. It also runs the Journalist to Journalist program on health issues for journalists worldwide.
Bob Meyers, President
National Press Foundation
1211 Connecticut Ave. N.W., Suite 310
Washington, DC 20036
202-663-7280
202-530-2855 - Fax
http://www.nationalpress.org
National Press Photographers Association
The National Press Photographers Association is dedicated to the advancement of photojournalism, its creation, editing and distribution, in all news media. NPPA encourages photojournalists to reflect high standards of quality in their professional performance and in their personal code of ethics. NPPA vigorously promotes freedom of the press in all its forms. To this end, NPPA provides continuing educational programs and fraternalism without bias, and support and acknowledge the best the profession has to offer.
Membership:9328
Tony Overman, President
The Olympian
111 Bethel St.
Olympia, WA 98506
360-754-5467
Mindy Hutchison, Executive Director
National Press Photographers Association
3200 Croasdaile Drive, Suite 306
Durham, NC 27705-2588
919-383-7246
919-383-7261 - Fax
http://www.nppa.org/
National Society of Newspaper Columnists
The National Society of Newspaper Columnists was founded in 1977 and exists to promote professionalism and camaraderie among North American newspaper columnists. Membership is open to general interest, humor, op-ed and other niche columnists. Academics and student columnists also are eligible to
join. The annual conference is NSNC's primary event. The group also publishes a bi-monthly newsletter, maintains a Web site and advocates for columnists and free press issues when necessary.
Membership:532
Mike Argento, President
York Daily Record
1891 Loucks Rd
York, PA 17408-9708
717-771-2046
Luenna Kim, Executive Director
1345 Fillmore St., Suite 507
San Francisco, CA 94115
415-541-5636
http://www.columnists.com/
Convention: Jun 21 - Jun 24, 2007, Philadelphia, PA
Native American Journalists Association
The Native American Journalists Association serves and empowers Native communicators through programs and activities designed to enrich journalism and promote Native cultures. NAJA educates and unifies its membership through programs that promote diversity, and defends challenges to free press, speech and expression on Native lands.
Mike Kellogg, President
NewsPress
P.O. Box 2288
Stillwater, OK 74076
405-372-5000
405-372-3112 - Fax
Kim Baca, Interim Executive Director
Native American Journalists Association
555 Dakota St.
Al Neuharth Media Center
Vermillion, SD 57069
605-677-5282
866-694-4264 - Fax
http://www.naja.com
North American Agricultural Journalists
North American Agricultural Journalists is a professional, group of agricultural editors and writers with a membership spanning the United States and Canada. Formerly the Newspaper Farm Editors of America, and then the National Association of Agricultural Journalists, it was organized in 1952 to promote the highest ideals of journalism and agricultural coverage. Members are journalists in North America who report or edit agricultural news for newspapers, magazines, wires and syndicated services and are independent of agricultural organizations and businesses.
Membership:120
To join, click here.
Jerry Hagstrom, President
National Journal
600 New Hampshire Ave. N.W.
Washington, DC 20037
202-739-8440
202-833-8069 - Fax
Kathleen Phillips, Executive Director
2604 Cumberland Ct.
College Station, TX 77845
979-764-3124
979-845-2414 - Fax
http://www.naaj.net
The Online News Association is an association composed largely of professional online journalists. The Association has more than 600 professional members, that is, members whose principal livelihood involves gathering or producing news for digital presentation. The membership includes news writers, producers, designers, editors, photographers and others who produce news for the Internet or other digital delivery systems, as well as academic members and others interested in the development of online journalism. ONA also, in partnership with USC Annenberg School for Communication, administers the prestigious Online Journalism Awards.
Membership:825
Kinsey S. Wilson, President
USA TODAY
7950 Jones Branch Drive
McLean, VA 22108
703-854-7184
703-854-2076 - Fax
Lori Schwab, Executive Director
Online News Association
PO Box 2022
Radio City Station
New York, NY 10101-2022
646-290-7900
http://www.journalists.org/
Convention: Oct 17 - Oct 19, 2007, Toronto, Canada
Organization of News Ombudsmen
Founded in 1980, the Organization of News Ombudsmen is an international membership organization people in news organizations who handle complaints and attempts to find mutually satisfactory solutions. It maintains contact with news ombudsmen worldwide, and organizes annual conferences, held in a member's city, for discussion of news practices a wide range of issues connected with ombudsman work.
Membership:70
Gina Lubrano, Executive Secretary
The San Diego Union-Tribune
P.O. Box 120191
San Diego, CA 92112-0191
619-293-1526
http://www.newsombudsmen.org/
Public Radio News Directors Inc.
Public Radio News Directors Inc. is a non-profit, national service organization that encourages the professional development and training of public radio journalists. From a one-woman newsroom in Billings to a 23-member staff in Boston, PRNDI brings together the talents and commitments of more than 100 working journalists who have one thing in common: their dedication to improving public radio journalism.
Membership:115
Wayne Pratt, COP Representative
WBAA Radio
712 Third St.
West Lafayette, IN 47907
765-494-3963
Connie Walker, Board Representative
WUNC
120 Friday Center Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
919-966-5454 X291
http://www.prndi.org
Convention: Jul 19 - Jul 21, 2007, New Orleans, LA
Quill and Scroll Society is an international honorary society for high school journalists founded on April 10, 1926 and housed at The University of Iowa. The mission of Quill and Scroll Society is to champion and improve the future of scholastic journalism and to recognize and reward student journalists for their outstanding work in the various forms of media that exist in their school communities. Charters have been granted to more than 14,250 high schools in all 50 states and 45 foreign countries.
Richard P. Johns, Executive Director
Quill and Scroll Society
School of Journalism E346 Adler
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA 52242
319-335-3321
319-33
319- 335-3989 - Fax
http://www.uiowa.edu/~quill-sc/
Radio and Television News Directors Foundation
The Radio and Television News Directors Foundation provides training programs, scholarship support and research in areas of critical concern to radio, television and online news professionals and their audience. As the educational arm of the Radio-Television News Directors Association, RTNDF offers professional development opportunities for working and aspiring electronic journalists and journalism educators.
Radio-Television News Directors Association
The Radio and Television News Directors Association is the world's largest professional organization devoted exclusively to electronic journalism. RTNDA represents local and network news executives in broadcasting, cable and other electronic media in more than 30 countries.
Membership: 3000
To join, click here.
Barbara Cochran, President
Radio-Television News Directors Association
1600 K St. N.W., Suite 700
Washington, DC 20006-2838
202-467-5205
202-223-4007 - Fax
http://www.rtnda.org
Convention: Apr 13 - Apr 16, 2008, Las Vegas, NV
Convention: Apr 19 - Apr 22, 2009, Las Vegas, NV
Convention: Apr 11 - Apr 14, 2010, Las Vegas, NV
Convention: Apr 10 - Apr 15, 2011, Las Vegas, NV
Convention: Apr 15 - Apr 18, 2012, Las Vegas, NV
Religion Newswriters Association
Religion Newswriters Association was formed in 1949 to advance the professional standards of religion reporting in the secular press through education, contests and mentoring. Active membership is open to those regularly employed in reporting religion for the secular press.
Membership: 514
To join, click here.
Yonat Shimron, President
The News & Observer
215 S. McDowell St.
Raleigh, NC 27601
919-829-4891
919-829-4529 - Fax
Debra L. Mason, Executive Director
Center for Religion, The Professions & the Public
307D Cornell Hall
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO 65211
614-891-9001
614-891-9774 - Fax
http://www.religionwriters.com/
Convention: Sep 27 - Sep 30, 2007, San Antonio, TX
Convention: Sep 25 - Sep 28, 2008, Washington, DC
Convention: Sep 10 - Sep 13, 2009, Chicago, IL
Convention: Sep 30 - Oct 3, 2010, TBA
The Society for News Design (formerly the Society of Newspaper Design) is an international professional organization with more than 2,600 members around the world. Its membership is comprised of designers, graphics artists, editors, publishers, illustrators, art directors, photographers, advertising artists, Web site designers, students and faculty.
Membership:2500
Scott Goldman, President
The Indianapolis Star
307 N. Pennsylvnia St.
Indianapolis, PA 46204
317-444-6085
Elise Burroughs, Executive Director
Society for News Design
1130 Ten Rod Road - D202
North Kingstown, RI 02852-4177
401-294-5233
401-294-5238 - Fax
http://www.snd.org
Joint Conference: APME and SND: Sep 7 - Sep 9, 2008, Las Vegas, NV
Society of American Business Editors and Writers
Members of the Society of American Business Editors and Writers have joined together in the common pursuit of the highest standards of economic journalism, through both individual and collective efforts. Recognizing that economic freedom is inextricably linked to political freedom and that an informed citizenry can ensure that these freedoms are sustained, it is the Society's mission as an independent, not-for-profit organization to encourage comprehensive reporting of economic events without fear or favoritism and to upgrade skills and knowledge through continuous educational efforts.
Membership:3500
Carrie M. Paden, Executive Director
Society of American Business Editors & Writers
University of Missouri School of Journalism
134C Neff Hall Annex
Columbia, MO 65211
573-882-7862
573-884-1372 - Fax
http://www.sabew.org/
Fall Writers Workshop: Oct 19 - Oct 21, 2007, Chapel Hill, NC
Convention: Apr 27 - Apr 29, 2008, Baltimore, MD
Society of Environmental Journalists
The mission of the Society of Environmental Journalists is to advance public understanding of environmental issues by improving the quality, accuracy, and visibility of environmental reporting. Towards that end, SEJ provides critical support to journalists of all media in their efforts to cover complex issues of the environment responsibly. Through combined efforts of board, staff, members, and appropriate partners, SEJ offers unique educational programs and services for working journalists, educators, and students, including annual and regional conferences; daily EJToday news service; quarterly SEJournal, biweekly TipSheet and other publications; SEJ Awards for Reporting on the Environment; members-only listservs; mentoring program; website-based resources and a lively membership network of journalists and academics. SEJ also acts to raise awareness among editors, news managers, publishers, and other key decision-makers in the media on the value and importance of environmental news reporting.
Membership: 1472
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Timothy Wheeler, President
The Baltimore Sun
P.O. Box 1377
Baltimore, MD 21203-1377
410-409-3469
Beth Parke, Executive Director
Society of Environmental Journalists
P.O. Box 2492
Jenkintown, PA 19046
215-884-8174
215-884-8175 - Fax
http://www.sej.org
The mission of the Society of Metro Editors is to advance the profession of journalism, to examine the trends in local news coverage and readership, providing a professional forum to serve frontline local news editors.
Membership:60
Society of Professional Journalists
Founded in 1909 as Sigma Delta Chi, the Society of Professional Journalists is the nation's largest and most broad-based journalism organization. SPJ is a not-for-profit organization made up of more than 10,000 members dedicated to encouraging the free practice of journalism; stimulating high standards of ethical behavior; and perpetuating a free press.
Membership: 9457
To join, click here.
Christine Tatum, President
The Denver Post
8320 E. 29th Ave.
Denver, CO 80238
303-954-1503
Terrence G. Harper, Executive Director
Society of Professional Journalists
3909 N. Meridian St.
Indianapolis, IN 46208
317-927-8000
317-920-4789 - Fax
http://www.spj.org
Convention: Oct 4 - Oct 7, 2007, Washington, DC
South Asian Journalists Association
The South Asian Journalists Association is a professional networking group for journalists. Its goal is to foster ties among South Asian journalists in North America and improve standards of journalistic coverage of South Asia and South Asian America.
Membership:596
Deepti Hajela, President
The Associated Press
450 W. 33rd St.
New York, NY 10001
Sreenath Sreenivasan, Founder
Columbia University
School of Journalism
2950 Broadway
New York, NY 10027
212-854-5979
http://www.saja.org/
Convention: Jul 12 - Jul 15, 2007, New York, NY
The Association for Women in Sports Media
Association for Women in Sports Media.
Membership:624
Vicki Michaelis, President
USA Today
500 Speer Blvd.
9 NEWS Building
Denver, CO 80203
720-570-8777
http://www.awsmonline.org/
Annual Convention: Feb 8 - Feb 10, 2008, Miami, FL
UNITY is 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. Members of the charitable association include the Asian American Journalists Association, National Association of Black Journalists, National Association of Hispanic Journalists and Native American Journalists Association.
Karen Lincoln Michel, President
Green Bay Press-Gazette
16 N. Carroll St., Room 330
Madison, WI 53532
608-255-9254
608-255-4389 - Fax
Onica Makwakwa, Executive Director
UNITY: Journalists of Color, Inc.
7950 Jones Branch Drive
McLean, VA 22107
703-854-3585
703-854-3586 - Fax
http://www.unityjournalists.org
Convention: Jul 23 - Jul 27, 2008, Chicago, IL
Associate Member Organizations
Founded by newspaper publishers in 1946, the American Press Institute is 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, broadcast, cable and digital media companies.
Carol Ann Riordan, Vice President of Programming and Personnel
American Press Institute
11690 Sunrise Valley Drive
Reston, VA 20191-1498
703-715-3315
703-620-5814 - Fax
http://www.americanpressinstitute.org/
Association of Alternative Newsweeklies
The Association of Alternative Newsweeklies (AAN) is the trade organization for the alternative newspaper business. AAN is a diverse group of 127 non-daily free-circulation papers that are distributed in all of the major metropolitan areas of North America. Each paper has a distinct, local identity that sets it apart from the mainstream press in its market.
Kenneth Neill, President
The Memphis Flyer
460 Tennessee St.
Suite 200
Memphis, TN 38103
901-521-9000
901-521-0129 - Fax
Richard Karpel, Executive Director
Association of Alternative Newsweeklies
1250 Eye Street, N.W., Suite 804
Washington, DC 20005
202-289-8484
(202) 289-2004 - Fax
http://www.aan.org
Journalism Center on Children & Families
The Journalism Center on Children and 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.
Patrice Pascual, Executive Director
Journalism Center on Children & Families
4321 Hartwick Road, Suite 320
College Park, MD 20740
301-699-9336
301-699-9755 - Fax
http://journalismcenter.org
Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma
The Dart Center for Journalism & Trauma is a global network of journalists, journalism educators and health professionals dedicated to improving media coverage of trauma, conflict and tragedy. The Center also addresses the consequences of such coverage for those working in journalism.
Joe Hight, President
The Oklahoman
P.O. Box 25125
Oklahoma City, OK 73125
405-475-3913
405-475-3183 - Fax
Bruce Shapiro, Executive Director
Dart Center for Journalism & Trauma
Univ. of Washington, Dept. of Communication
Box 353740, 102 Communications Bldg.
Seattle, WA 98195-3740
206-616-3223
206-543-9285 - Fax
http://www.dartcenter.org
The Mid-America Press Institute is a non-profit association of newspapers dedicated to offering high-quality, low-cost, mid-career training for journalists. Five times each year, it offers workshops to improve skills in writing, copy editing, page design, management, technology and other vital areas. Since its founding by a group of editors in 1968, it has offered more than 100 seminars, mostly in St. Louis, serving thousands of journalists. MPI is run by a board of 27 editors from newsapers large and small in a 20-state region in the heart of the United States.
John David Reed, Executive Director
Department of Journalism
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL 61920
217-581-2812
217-581-2923 - Fax
Joe Hight, Chairman
The Oklahoman
P.O. Box 25125
Oklahoma City, OK 73125
405-475-3913
405-475-3183 - Fax
http://www.mpinews.org
The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation was established in 1950 as a private foundation independent of the Knight brothers' newspaper enterprises. It is dedicated to furthering their ideals of service to community, to the highest standards of journalistic excellence and to the defense of a free press
Eric Newton, Director of Journalism Initiatives
John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
Wachovia Financial Center, Suite 3300
200 S. Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33131-2349
305-908-2611
305-908-2698 - Fax
http://www.knightfdn.org
The Poynter Institute is a school dedicated to teaching and inspiring journalists and media leaders. It promotes excellence and integrity in the practice of craft and in the practical leadership of successful businesses. It stands for a journalism that informs citizens and enlightens public discourse. It carries forward Nelson Poynter's belief in the value of independent journalism. Founded in 1975 by Nelson Poynter, chairman of the St. Petersburg Times and its Washington affiliate, Congressional Quarterly, the Institute was bequeathed his controlling stock in the Times Publishing Co. in 1978. As a financially independent, nonprofit organization, The Poynter Institute is beholden to no interest except its own mission: to help journalists seek and achieve excellence.
Howard I. Finberg, Director, Interactive Learning
The Poynter Institute
801 Third St. S.
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
727-821-9494
727-456-2368 - Fax
http://www.poynter.org
National Newspaper Association
Established in 1885, the National Newspaper Association (NNA) is the national voice of community newspapers. NNA represents owners, publishers, and editors of about 3,000 of America's community newspapers. NNA protects community newspapers through active and effective government relation programs that addresses the issues affecting community newspapers. NNA promotes community newspapers by educating readers, advertisers, and policy officials on the benefits and value of community newspapers. NNA enhances community newspapers by providing information, solutions and strategies on current and emerging issues affecting the business interest of community newspapers.
Membership:3000
To join, click here.
Jerry Tidwell, President
Hood County News
P.O. Box 879
Granbury, TX 76048-0879
817-573-7066
817-279-8371 - Fax
Brian Steffens, Executive Director
National Newspaper Association
P.O. Box 7540
Columbia, MO 65205-7540
573-882-5800
573-884-5490 - Fax
Annual Convention: Sep 26 - Sep 29, 2007, Norfolk, VA
Annual Convention: Sep 23 - Sep 27, 2008, St. Paul, MN
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