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With more than 1,500 members around the world, AAJA is a community of journalists, academics, entrepreneurs and students who are committed to advancing diversity in the news industry. An annual membership includes:

    • Membership rate tickets and early access to AAJA networking events and workshops
    • Membership rate registration to AAJA’s national convention and N3Con in Asia
    • Access to career and fellowship opportunities via AAJA’s Career Center, private social media channels, your Chapter, and Affinity Groups
    • Access to our Slack workspace
    • Access to training opportunities, fellowships, grants and more
    • Access to bi-weekly e-newsletter
    • Access to AAJA’s national journalism awards contest
    • Discount on AP online stylebook

Please note AAJA membership dues are not tax deductible.

Student $25 Open to enrolled high school, undergraduate, community college or graduate students who are interested in pursuing a career in journalism.
*Must provide student ID and proof of current enrollment
Professional $65 Open to those who spend a significant amount of time producing stories; hiring, training and/or educating storytellers; or supporting storytelling.
Ally $65 Open to former journalists and/or anyone who supports AAJA’s mission.
Gold Professional $100 Level up your membership! Invest in AAJA’s mission to strengthen our community and support the next generation of AAPI journalists. Gold Professional members also receive additional benefits from AAJA.
Gold Ally $100 Level up your allyship! Invest in AAJA’s mission to strengthen our community and support the next generation of AAPI journalists. Gold Allies also receive additional benefits from AAJA.
Platinum Professional $750 By joining as a Platinum Professional member, you are going above and beyond to support the future of AAPI journalists and our community. Platinum members receive exclusive benefits from AAJA, including complimentary convention registration, VIP seating at AAJA events, and an invitation to AAJA President’s Reception.
Platinum Ally $750 By joining as a Platinum Ally, you are going above and beyond to support the future of AAPI journalists and our community. Platinum members receive exclusive benefits from AAJA, including complimentary convention registration, VIP seating at AAJA events, and an invitation to AAJA President’s Reception.
Lifetime $5000 A lifetime membership is a lifetime commitment to AAJA’s mission and AAPI community. Your donation makes you a member of AAJA for life. Lifetime members receive special recognition on AAJA’s website, VIP seating at AAJA events, and an invitation to AAJA President’s Reception. AAJA offers payment plans for lifetime membership.
Retired $25 Open to journalists or former journalists 62 years old or over.
Media Member $1500
    • Slack – One year Slack channel access for up to 3 organization representatives 
    • AAJA Awards – Submit up to 15 entries to AAJA Awards 
    • Convention 
        • 5% discount on convention sponsorship packages and additional a la carte offerings
        • Member early bird rate honored for up to five (5) individuals from the organization + special registration rates for groups of ten (10) or more from the organization
        • Negotiated discounted rates on custom programming & recruitment activations
    • Newsletter Advertising/Announcements – 10% off published rates
    • Hall of Fame & Alumni Events – discounted tickets for up to five (5) individuals from the organization
    • Subscription to AAJA newsletter
Non-Profit Media Member $1200
  • Slack – One year Slack channel access for up to 3 organization representatives 
  • AAJA Awards – Submit up to 15 entries to AAJA Awards
  • Convention 
      • 5% discount on convention sponsorship packages and additional a la carte offerings
      • Member early bird rate honored for up to five (5) individuals from the organization + special registration rates for groups of ten (10) or more from the organization
      • Negotiated discounted rates on custom programming & recruitment activations
  • Newsletter Advertising/Announcements – 10% off published rates
  • Hall of Fame & Alumni Events – discounted tickets for up to five (5) individuals from the organization
  • Subscription to AAJA newsletter
AAPI Community Media Member $1200
  • Slack – One year Slack channel access for up to 3 organization representatives 
  • AAJA Awards – Submit up to 15 entries to AAJA Awards
  • Convention 
      • 5% discount on convention sponsorship packages and additional a la carte offerings
      • Member early bird rate honored for up to five (5) individuals from the organization + special registration rates for groups of ten (10) or more from the organization
      • Negotiated discounted rates on custom programming & recruitment activations
  • Newsletter Advertising/Announcements – 10% off published rates
  • Hall of Fame & Alumni Events – discounted tickets for up to five (5) individuals from the organization
  • Subscription to AAJA newsletter

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