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Apply for JCal, AAJA and CalMatters’ program for California high school students

Join the 2024 cohort, applications due Wednesday, Feb. 28 The Asian American Journalists Association is excited to announce our second year of JCal, a program for California high school students, created in partnership with CalMatters. JCal is an all-inclusive, expenses-paid journalism program that immerses high school students from across California into the state’s news ecosystem. … Continue reading Apply for JCal, AAJA and CalMatters’ program for California high school students

AAJA offers resources to journalists affected by layoffs

The AAJA Board of Directors and our headquarters are saddened to learn about the layoffs last week at the Los Angeles Times, TIME and Business Insider, and offer our organization as a resource for those who have lost their jobs. The devastating news at these publications comes amid cuts to newsrooms across the country, including … Continue reading AAJA offers resources to journalists affected by layoffs

VOICES 2024 applications open for student fellows and editors

Apply to AAJA’s flagship summer program for college students Join AAJA’s 2024 VOICES cohort! Our multimedia journalism training fellowship is for college and graduate students. This year’s program will focus on Asian Americans in the upcoming election cycle, broadly defined. We’re looking for undergraduate and graduate students who are great storytellers and interested in new … Continue reading VOICES 2024 applications open for student fellows and editors

#AAJA24 Updates: Pitch form open, join the Programming Committee!

Join the Convention Planning Committee, pitch speakers, programs AAJA Family, we know it’s early in the year, but we’re already excited for #AAJA24 in August! As we ramp up our preparations, we invite you to share ideas with us — from speakers to sessions or even getting involved with our Convention Programming Committee. Pitch … Continue reading #AAJA24 Updates: Pitch form open, join the Programming Committee!

AAJA Executive Leadership Program (ELP) Applications Now Open

APPLY TO BE PART OF THE 2024 COHORT BEFORE JANUARY 20, 2024 Applications for AAJA’s 2024 Executive Leadership Program are now open! ELP provides mid to senior-level career professionals with the training and skills needed to become journalism industry leaders. Our 2024 program will be hybrid, with virtual sessions and in-person components. The opening session … Continue reading AAJA Executive Leadership Program (ELP) Applications Now Open

Applications for JCamp 2024 are now open

Apply for AAJA’s AAJA’s national high school summer training program by March 1, 2024 Applications for JCamp 2024 are now open! This year’s program will be in Austin, Texas from August 3-9, 2024. It will coincide with AAJA’s convention in Austin, Texas. High school sophomores and juniors with a strong interest in journalism are encouraged … Continue reading Applications for JCamp 2024 are now open

Nominations Now Open for the AAJA 2024 Awards

Honor #AAJAExcellence and submit work or nominate for Journalism Excellence and Community Awards The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) is now accepting submissions and nominations for our 2024 Awards! Our Journalism Excellence Awards honor the best journalism by AAJA members in 2023, while our Community Awards aim to celebrate the outstanding contributions of AAJA members, … Continue reading Nominations Now Open for the AAJA 2024 Awards

AAJA Mentor Match Opens 2024 Cohort Applications

AAJA Mentor Match Opens Cohort Applications AAJA’s Mentor Match program will return in 2024 with a new cohort of mentors and mentees. We’re excited to continue fostering strong relationships between members of our community! APPLICATIONS Applications to be part of the 2024 Mentor Match cohort are now open, for both mentors and mentees! Apply to … Continue reading AAJA Mentor Match Opens 2024 Cohort Applications

AAJA Announces Launch of 2024 Scholarships, Internships and Fellowships

Apply for SCHOLARSHIP, INTERNSHIP and fellowship opportunities We’re excited to announce AAJA’s 2024 scholarships, internships and fellowships! Discover the full range of opportunities on our scholarships and internships page. Whether you’re a journalist in video, radio, digital or print, we provide career development opportunities for all stages of your professional journey. If you have any … Continue reading AAJA Announces Launch of 2024 Scholarships, Internships and Fellowships

2024 AAJA Convention to be held Aug. 7-11, 2024 at the Hilton Austin

We’re heading to Austin, Texas for #AAJA24! Mark your calendars: The Asian American Journalists Association’s 2024 annual convention, AAJA24, will be held Aug. 7-11 in Austin, Texas. Next year’s convention will be an opportunity to engage with the hot-button issues shaping Texas and its diverse population, including a rapidly growing Asian American and Pacific Islander … Continue reading 2024 AAJA Convention to be held Aug. 7-11, 2024 at the Hilton Austin