Apply for AAJA’s AAJA’s national high school summer training program by January 31, 2025 Applications for JCamp 2025 are now open! This year’s program will take place in Seattle, Washington, from July 26 to August 1, 2025, coinciding with AAJA’s national convention. JCamp students will have the unique opportunity to connect with industry leaders, build … Continue reading Applications for JCamp 2025 are now open
AAJA Executive Leadership Program (ELP) Applications Now Open
Apply to be part of the 2025 cohort by February 28, 2025 Applications for AAJA’s 2025 Executive Leadership Program are now open! ELP provides mid to senior-level career professionals with the training and skills needed to become journalism and media industry leaders. Our 2025 program will be hybrid, with virtual sessions and in-person components. The … Continue reading AAJA Executive Leadership Program (ELP) Applications Now Open
VOICES 2025 applications open for student fellows and editors
Apply to AAJA’s flagship summer program for college students Join AAJA’s 2025 VOICES cohort! Our multimedia journalism training fellowship is looking for undergraduate and graduate students who are great storytellers and interested in new technologies and story forms. Reporters, social media strategists, designers, developers, data engineers, podcasters, broadcasters, and bloggers are all welcome to apply. … Continue reading VOICES 2025 applications open for student fellows and editors
Upholding Our Voices: AAJA Board of Directors and Executive Director Respond to the 2024 Presidential Election Results
A Message from AAJA’s Board of Directors and Executive Director Dear AAJA Community, As the presidential election results came in last week, we know that our members were at the center of the news, helping people worldwide make sense of historic results that will affect so many throughout the country. We see your work, and … Continue reading Upholding Our Voices: AAJA Board of Directors and Executive Director Respond to the 2024 Presidential Election Results
Make 2025 the year you step into your leadership, with new support from AAJA
Rising newsroom leaders: You can make 2025 the year you step fully into your leadership, with new support from the Asian American Journalists Association for members accepted into the nation’s top journalism leadership programs. The first round of applications is open now. Thanks to a generous gift from Simon and June Li, two fellows will … Continue reading Make 2025 the year you step into your leadership, with new support from AAJA
IJA-AAJA Pacific Islander Journalism Scholarship 2024 recipients announced
The Indigenous Journalists Association (IJA) and the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) Pacific Islander Task Force are pleased to announce the third annual recipients of the IJA-AAJA Pacific Islander Journalism Scholarship. RECIPIENTS: Mele Fangu and Jasmine Stole Weiss Mele Fangu (she/her) is a Pacific Islander sports journalist of Tongan descent based in Utah. She recently … Continue reading IJA-AAJA Pacific Islander Journalism Scholarship 2024 recipients announced
AAJA honors barrier-breaking broadcaster Connie Chung for lifetime achievement
AUSTIN, Texas – The Asian American Journalists Association honored network broadcasters Connie Chung and Juju Chang and Sympathizer author Viet Thanh Nguyen with prestigious awards at the 2024 AAJA National Convention. AAJA’s Community Awards presentation capped the Aug. 7-10 convention in Austin, Texas. The awards honor leadership and civic engagement within AAJA and the broader … Continue reading AAJA honors barrier-breaking broadcaster Connie Chung for lifetime achievement
At every step of my career, AAJA has been there
AAJA has launched its Futures Fund campaign, which will ensure the longevity of the association. To learn more or make a donation, click here. By Nicole Dungca Recently, I had the honor of addressing a gathering of longtime Asian American Journalists Association members in the San Francisco Bay Area. Looking out at the room, I … Continue reading At every step of my career, AAJA has been there
AAJA Announces JCamp 2024 Cohort
The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) is excited to announce its 2024 JCamp cohort. JCamp 2024 is taking place from Aug. 3-9 in Austin, Texas. Students will be able to attend the camp at no cost to their families, thanks in large part to the support of generous donors such as the Annie E. Casey … Continue reading AAJA Announces JCamp 2024 Cohort
Announcing AAJA’s 2024 Scholarship, Internship, Grant and Fellowship Recipients
The Asian American Journalists Association is proud to announce our 2024 scholarship, internship, grant and fellowship winners. This year’s recipients were chosen from a competitive selection of highly qualified candidates who have demonstrated passion and expertise in different areas of journalism. AAJA annually offers up to $20,000 in scholarships and grants to journalism students. Thank you to … Continue reading Announcing AAJA’s 2024 Scholarship, Internship, Grant and Fellowship Recipients