Journalism

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Journalism & Mass Media Blogs

Discussions and opinions about journalism as a profession. Also includes blogs written for professional journalists.

Resources in this category:

American Amateur Press Association
http://members.aol.com/aapa96/

"The American Amateur Press Association is a nation-wide non-profit organization of purpose of the association is the promotion of amateur writers, editors, printers, and publishers; and the circulation of their work among the membership.² This site includes membership, convention and journal information as well as links to related sites.

American Copy Editors Society
http://www.copydesk.org/

"ACES, a professional organization of copy editors, is dedicated to improving the quality of journalism and the working lives of journalists. Our 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 our craft. While our primary focus is on newspaper copy editing, we welcome editors from other publications, as well as academic representatives and students." The site has information about conferences, committees, and chapters of ACES. You can also find the results of surveys done of copy editors around the country, discussion boards, advice on editing, job openings, internships, educational & training opportunities, and news.

American Society Of Journalists And Authors
http://www.asja.org/

"The American Society of Journalists and Authors is the nation's leading organization of independent nonfiction writers, with more than 1,000 members." This site contains a monthly newsletter, a writer referral service, resources for writers, and news.

The American Society of Media Photographers
http://www.asmp.org/

"The American Society of Media Photographers, Inc. is a trade organization which promotes photographers' rights, educates photographers in better business practices, and produces business publications for photographers." You can find a particular photographer here by searching the ASMP Members Database, and also review many publications of this group.

American Society of Newspaper Editors
http://www.asne.org/

"The American Society of Newspaper Editors is the oldest and largest editor group. Founded in 1922, ASNE concentrates its energies on freedom of speech, First Amendment issues, newspapers, management and editing. ASNE's Web site is its electronic presence. The full text of many ASNE reports and The American Editor, ASNE's magazine are available, as are many of our other projects and initiatives."

Canadian Association of Journalists
http://marlo.eagle.ca/caj/

"The Canadian Association of Journalists is a national non-profit advocacy and professional development organization serving Canadian journalists from all media, including print, radio and television." Read about the history of the association or look at current articles from their magazine. You can also find out about membership, conferences, and announcements/jobs here.

Canadian Journalists for Free Expression
http://www.cjfe.org/

"Non-profit, non-governmental organization campaigning against censorship and human rights' abuses suffered by journalists, writers and media organizations around the world." Website includes news and information about the association, and freedom of expression and journalism resources.

Canadian Newspaper Association
http://www.cna-acj.ca/

"The Canadian Newspaper Association (CNA) is a non-profit organization, representing 101 Canadian daily newspapers (English and French). Membership represents 99% of the almost 5.2 million copies of newspapers distributed daily across Canada... This is a unique industry website that is designed to provide specific services and information to members of the Canadian Newspaper Association and information about the Canadian Newspaper Association and about the newspaper industry for public consumption." There's a directory of daily newspapers that is searchable by city, province, newspaper name, contact person, or owner.

Canadian Science Writers Association
http://www.sciencewriters.ca/

"The Canadian Science Writers' Association is a national alliance of professional science communicators, in all media. Our mission is to cultivate excellence in science writing and science journalism. Our goal is to increase public awareness of science in Canadian culture."

The Center for Media and Public Affairs
http://www.cmpa.com/

"The Center for Media and Public Affairs (CMPA) studies news and entertainment media using scientific content analysis. CMPA also conducts surveys and focus groups to illuminate the media's role in structuring the public agenda." Here you will find latest findings concerning the elections in Election Watch and the latest on the effects of the media and their findings.

Committee to Protect Journalists
http://www.cpj.org/

"A nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to the global defense of press freedom." Website includes news and information about the association, news of civil rights abuses agaist journalists, and freedom of expression and journalism resources.

Computer Press Association
http://www.computerpress.org/

³The CPA was founded in 1983 to...promote excellence in computer journalism. The Computer Press Association has members all over the globe, representing every field, every publishing company, the freelance community, and just about any other kind of technology journalist (one) could name.² This site has information regarding the Computer Press Awards, the Computer Journalism Review (newsletter), membership, projects, and contact information.

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... Active members include reporters from print and broadcast media. Associate members include school and college public information officers and writers who work for educational institutions and organizations." Site includes member directory, job bank, news and publications, government and education resources, and information on listservs, seminars, and fellowships offered or sponsored by EWA.

Focal Point f8
http://www.f8.com/

³Focal Point f8 is ³a design and production group for the development of photographic, interactive, digital and democratic journalism on the World Wide Web.² They have links to current interactive projects, forums, resources and portfolios, and provide a Live Web Chat feature.

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association
http://www.goldenglobes.org/

"The world's most successful and best-known organization of foreign correspondents. Based in Los Angeles, its members report on Hollywood to hundreds of publications throughout the world." Learn about the Golden Globe Awards, which HFPA sponsors, as well as the HFPA's philanthropic efforts.

Jazz Journalists Association
http://www.jazzhouse.org/

"An international group of professional writers, editors, radio and television broadcasters, photographers and filmmakers who institute, support and promote collegial and educational programs regarding the appreciation, analysis, documentation, and promulgation of jazz. The mission of the Jazz Journalists Association is to act as a medium for promoting high standards of jazz criticism, to hold meetings in which self-criticism and exchange of ideas will promote educational opportunities, and to increase general interest in jazz in our evolving world culture. Includes articles, photo and art gallery, and membership information."

Journalism Education Association
http://www.jea.org/

³The Journalism Education Association, Inc., is the only independent national scholastic journalism organization for teachers and advisers. Founded in 1924, JEA is a volunteer organization. Members of the Board of Directors, including the officers, are current or retired journalism teachers who have obtained their positions through national membership elections. Among JEA's members are journalism teachers and publications advisers, media professionals, press associations, advisers' organizations, libraries, yearbook companies, newspapers, radio stations and departments of journalism.² This site provides links to conference, calendar, scholarship and membership information.

National Association of Science Writers
http://www.nasw.org/

"NASW 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 in the country. It also welcomes members who are the public information officers on science from government labs, universities and other institutions. Above all, NASW fights for the free flow of science news." Here you'll find documents and articles on science writing, information about NASW projects, and information about the association itself.

National Press Club
http://npc.press.org/

"The National Press Club founders laid down a credo which promised 'to promote social enjoyment among the members, to cultivate literary taste, to encourage friendly intercourse among newspapermen and those with whom they were thrown in contact in the pursuit of their vocation, to aid members in distress and to foster the ethical standards of the profession.' The credo has guided the National Press Club for 77 years." The site provides links to membership, historical, contact, event, facility and transcript information.

National Press Photographers Association
http://www.nppa.org/

The NPPA is 3an organization dedicated to the advancement of photographic journalism. The members include still and television photographers, editors, students and representatives of businesses that serve the photojournalism industry.2 They sponsor educational events, contests and seminars and provide links to News Photographer Magazine and to Regional news and information. They also have their own Job Information Bank.

The National Scholastic Press Association
http://studentpress.journ.umn.edu/nspa/nspa.html

³The National Scholastic Press Association is a non-profit membership organization serving student journalists and advisers since 1921.² This site provides links to information re: calendar events, resources, membership, tools, and trends.

National Union of Journalists
http://www.gn.apc.org/media/nuj.html

"The NUJ is the world's largest journalists' union, with over 25,000 members in England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland... The NUJ provides the following services: Legal advice and support; Publications; Training and training advice; Insurance advice; Representation in chapel, branch, industrial sector, national and international forums." The union's newsletter is available on this site as well as information about the organization and its members and a list of places that offer journalism courses.

Newspaper Association of America
http://www.naa.org/

³The Newspaper Association of America is a nonprofit organization representing the $46 billion newspaper industry and over 1,500 member newspapers in the United States and Canada. Headquartered in Reston, Va., with offices in Washington, New York City, Detroit and Chicago, the Association focuses on five key strategic public policy, diversity,priorities that collectively affect the newspaper industry: marketing, industry development and newspaper operations. Most NAA members are daily newspapers that account for approximately 85 percent of U.S. daily circulation.² This site provides links to newspapers on the web, events, conferences, bulletins, publications and information re: digital media.

Periodical Writers Association of Canada
http://www.web.net/~pwac/

"The Periodical Writers Association of Canada is a non-profit organization founded in 1976. PWAC's membership includes over 400 professional freelance writers, journalists, editors and communications experts. It offers professional development, colleague support, political lobbying and helps to set standards of practice for the publishing industry in Canada." The site has information about the association, contact information for the local chapters, current news releases, and links to online resources for writers.

Society of Environmental Journalists
http://www.sej.org/

³SEJ's purpose is to enable journalists to better inform the public about critical issues concerning the environment. SEJ's membership of more than 1,100 includes journalists working for newspapers, television and radio stations, broadcast and cable networks, magazines, newsletters, wire services and photo agencies, as well as educators and students. Non-membersare welcome to attend SEJ's conferences and to subscribe to its quarterly publication.² The SEJ sponsors the Environmental Journalism Home Page, with links to journals, newsletters, internet and other resources, and conference plans.

Society of Professional Journalists
http://fisher.osu.edu/marketing/scp/

"The Society is an organization of 13,500 persons involved in the direction of, editorial policy of, the editing of and the preparation of news and editorial content of independent news editorial products, and teachers and students engaged in the study of those areas. The eligibility criteria are broad in the number of persons who will qualify under them, but narrow in making it clear the Society is dedicated to profession journalism and the purely editorial function of the profession." The site has links to information regarding membership. directories, benefits, contacts, missions and ethics codes.

White House News Photographers¹ Association
http://www.whnpa.org/

³The WHNPA was founded on June 13, 1921 by the 17 Photographers who regularly covered the Office of President Warren G. Harding. Until its founding, photojournalists were regarded as second class citizens around the Executive Office and didn't even have access to the press room! Within a year and a half, WHNPA members earned equal status with reporters. Our first contest and photo exhibition were held in 1941. To add prestige to the contest, Congressmen were selected to judge the photography. Traditionally, first place still and video winners are invited to the Oval Office to meet the President. Today, newspaper and news magazine readers and television viewers all over the world rely on our 500+ members for interesting, accurate, and responsible coverage of the President, Congress, and major news events in Washington, D.C. or elsewhere around the world.²